Associated Equipment
This list includes all the HFA Reference equipment, cables, and other accessories frequently used to perform reviews. It is continually updated to reflect the current state of affairs.
See Audio Setup Snapshots for an overview of the operational components over time.
See the HFA Awards page for a Ranking Order of the reviewed components and their appointed Awards.
Loudspeakers
Magico S1 MkII
Xavian Perla Esclusiva
Martin Logan Fresco
Piega ACE30
Active Loudspeakers
Genelec 8341A
Pre Amplifier
CH Precision L1
AudioGD Master 1
Denafrips Athena
Denafrips Hestia
Power Amplifier
CH Precision A1.5
NuPrime ST10
Integrated Amplifier
Accuphase E-270 with DAC-40
Phono Stage
M2Tech Nash
Manunta EVO Phono 3
Schiit Mani (v.1)
Turntable
Thorens TD1601 (with TP-92 tonearm)
Thorens TD1601 (with TP-160 tonearm)
Cartridges/Stylii
Thorens TAS1600
Thorens TAS1500
Nagaoka MP-150
Denon DL-103
Denon DL-103R
CD Player / Transport
DAC
Aqua Formula xHD
CH Precision C1.2
Denafrips Ares 12th-1
Music Server
Antipodes Oladra
Grimm Audio MU1
Taiko Audio Extreme
XACT S1
Network Renderer / Streaming Endpoint
Aqua LinQ Network Interface
EC Designs BBB
USB Interface
Network Switches and Treatment
Silent Angel Bonn NX + Genesis GX Clock
Network Acoustics MUON
Taiko Audio Extreme Switch
Taiko Audio Extreme Router
Taiko Audio Extreme Power Distributor
Ethernet Cables
Network Acoustics muon Pro Streaming Cable
ValueLine OEM CAT6 cables
Interlinks
CH Precision Balanced Link XLR
Driade Flow Link Reference 808 RCA and XLR
Jorma Design Unity
Loudspeaker Cables
Driade Flow Reference 808
Jorma Design Unity
Digital Cables
Jorma BNC
Mogami 3080 Neglex
Silent Angel Bastei coax
USB Cables
KingRex Unanimous uArt
Mad Scientist Audio Prime USB
Vermouth Reference
Audio Group Power Installation
Siemens Sitor Cylindric Fuse Cartridge (standard silver-plated fuse and solid silver rod)
GigaWatt G-044 Schuko Wall Socket (three in use)
Standard unshielded 2,5mm solid core copper installation wire
Power Distributors
Pawalle TP-80 (very heavily modded, not recommended in standard form)
Power Cables
GigaWatt LC-2 EVO
GigaWatt PowerSync ULTRA
Vermouth Audio Reference
Belden 19364 with Bals schuko and Oyaide C004 connectors
Block CUL 500 Enamelled solid core copper in PTFE tubing w. OEM Rhodium schuko and Oyaide 004
OEM tinned litze in PTFE dielectric with OEM Rhodium-plated schuko and Oyaide 004
Neotech UP-OCC PTFE solid core copper wire
Equipment Support
HRS EXR Audio Stand
Artesania Exoteryc Audiorack
Artesania Carbon Fiber Linear Arm Upgrade
Artesania Aire Floor Platform
Artesania Organic Line Modular Rack
Artesania Organic Line Modular Floor Platform
Artesania ISBAIEBW Standalone Isolation Bases
Artesania ISDIWB Beech Wood Isolation Discs
Artesania Digital Server Platform
Artesania KSH2 Krion shelves
Ansuz Darkz T2S
Ansuz Darkz T2
Ansuz Darkz S2T
Ansuz Darkz C2T
Finite Elemente Cerapuc and Ceraball Universal
Mad Scientist BlackPod Ceramic Mini
Stillpoints Ultra SS V2
Room Treatment
ArtNovion Douro W
R.T.F.S. SiRRAH
R.T.F.S. Big Block
R.T.F.S. Carreau
R.T.F.S. Stripe
R.T.F.S. Ceiling Vane
Acoustic Module Tube Basstrap Premium
SMT Diffuser
T.Akustik Spektrum D20 Diffusor
Vicoustic VicTotem
Hardwood stiffening Bars glued onto all windows
The story of my most recent room acoustics improvements is intended for a new installment in the HFA Setup History. Alas, I have yet to find the time to write it as I have to prioritize regular reviews. In short: each of the 8 ceiling-to-floor glass window sections has 4 horizontal hardwood bars glued on using Bison Polymax kit. These bars are then stabilized using thick wood bars that are screwed into the left and right frames. What this achieved is a strong reduction of the glass panels’ 40Hz resonance that killed much of the right speaker’s low output and also introduced very annoying phase effects at higher bass frequencies.
See Also
For a Ranking Order of the reviewed components along with their appointed Awards, see the HFA Awards page.
For an in-depth overview of how the HFA systems developed over the years, see the HFA Audio Setup History section.
For snapshot summaries of the HFA Systems in a particular timeframe, see HFA Audio Setup Snapshots.