Associated Equipment
Listed below is the equipment that is used frequently at HFA to perform the reviews. The selection of components that are in actual use can vary from review to review.
For an overview of the components that were in use in a certain period in the past, see the HFA Audio History section.
Loudspeakers
In active use:
Kroma Audio Carmen (HFA Favorite) Review
Xavian Perla Esclusiva (HFA Favorite) Review
Equipment Support
In active use:
Artesania Exoteryc rack (HFA Favorite) Review
Artesania Aire Floor Platform (HFA Favorite) Review
Finite Elemente Cerapuc (HFA Favorite) Review
Used less frequently:
Artesania Digital Server Platform Review
Artesania ISBAIEBW Isolation Bases Review
Finite Elemente Ceraball Universal Review
Mad Scientist BlackPod Nanotech Review
Music Server
In active use:
Antipodes CX + EX (HFA Favorite) Review
Antipodes EX (HFA Favorite) Review
Used less frequently:
Melco N1ZH Review
AudioAanZee Reference Flow Review
DAC
In active use:
CH Precision C1 (HFA Favorite) Review
Ayon Stealth (HFA Favorite) Review
Aqua Formula xHD (HFA Favorite) Review
Used less frequently:
Rein Audio X3 Review
Sw1x DAC 1 Review
Pre Amplifier
In active use:
Ayon Stealth (HFA Favorite) Review
Power Amplifier
In active use:
CH Precision A1.5 (HFA Favorite) Review
NuPrime ST10 (HFA Favorite) Review
Integrated Amplifier
In active use:
Ayon Spirit III (KT150 tube) (HFA Favorite) Review
Turntables
In active use:
Origin Live Calypso mk4 with Illustrious Tonearm (HFA Favorite)
Thorens TD145 mkII
Thorens TD160 mkII
Thorens TD160 Super
Used less frequently:
Pioneer PL-L1000 Review
Technics SL7 Review
Technics SL10 Review
Cartridges/Stylii
In active use:
Aidas Rainbow (HFA Favorite) Review
Audio Technica AT150mlx Review
Denon DL-304
Ortofon VMS 20E mkII
Used less frequently:
Denon DL-110
Denon DL-207
Jico EPS202 (e005004)
Jico EPS202 SAS (e005005)
Phono Stage
In active use:
CH Precision P1 (HFA Favorite)
Sw1x LPU 1 (HFA Favorite) Review
Used less frequently:
Benz Lukaschek PP1
Schiit Mani
Interlinks
In active use:
AudioQuest Water (HFA Favorite) Review
Cardas Clear (HFA Favorite) Review
Final Touch Audio Ganymede (HFA Favorite) Review
Used less frequently:
Cardas Hexlink Golden 5C (with T T L treatment) Review
CH Precision Balanced Link Review
Mad Scientist FCG+ Review
Siltech London
Siltech Paris
Vermouth Audio Reference Review
Loudspeaker Cables
In active use:
Jorma Design Trinity (HFA Favorite)
Used less frequently:
Audio Note Lexus Review
Cardas Quadlink 5C
Monitor Black & White LS-1202
Symo LS4X Review
van den Hul Skyline Hybrid
Power Cables
In active use:
Belden 19364 with Bals and Oyaide 004 connectors (HFA Favorite) Review
Furutech Alpha 3 with FI-28/FI-E38 (HFA Favorite) connectors
Used less frequently:
Furutech FP-TCS31 with FI-28/FI-E38 connectors Review
Fusion Audio Romance Review
Harmonic Technology Pro AC-II Review
NBS Dragon/Fly
Reference Tweaks Gold Label
Taiko Audio Nagado Review
USB Cables
In active use:
Final Touch Audio Callisto (HFA Favorite) Review
CAD USB 1 (HFA Favorite) Review
Curious Cables USB (HFA Favorite) Review
Used less frequently:
AudioQuest Diamond Review
Elijah Audio Quad Braid MKII Review
KingRex Unanimous uArt Review
Mad Scientist Black Magic Review