Tier L · Mandate C (fixed-architecture mandate)
Costs appear only as signed percentages against each tier’s (unpublished) baseline; absolute prices are not shown.
Forward (source-first)
| Slot | Component |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | Ortofon MC Windfeld Ti |
| Step-up transformer | Audio Note AN-S3 |
| Tonearm | Rega RB3000 |
| Turntable | Michell Revolv (NEW Oct 2025) |
| Phono stage | Michael Fidler MM Pro MkII |
| Integrated amplifier | Rega io |
| Loudspeakers | Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 |
| Chain cost vs tier baseline | +0.4% |
68.7
node quality
0.55
edge synergy (raw 0.55, 5 edges)
0.00
drive delta (n/a-integrated)
integrated
architecture
Feasible; no blockers.
Costs appear only as signed percentages against each tier’s (unpublished) baseline; absolute prices are not shown.
Aft (speaker-first)
| Slot | Component |
|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Rogers LS3/5a Classic SE |
| Integrated amplifier | Cambridge Audio Edge A |
| Phono stage | Cyrus Classic PHONO |
| Cartridge | Rega Nd3 MM |
| Tonearm | ProJect Tonearm 8.6 Carbon (Debut PRO) |
| Turntable | Michell Revolv (NEW Oct 2025) |
| Subwoofer | BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 |
| Chain cost vs tier baseline | +0.4% |
69.5
node quality
2.92
edge synergy (raw 2.92, 5 edges)
0.00
drive delta (n/a-integrated)
integrated
architecture
Feasible; no blockers.