Tier Lo · 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Costs appear only as signed percentages against each tier’s (unpublished) baseline; absolute prices are not shown.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 | Lyra Delos MC |
| Tonearm | SME M2-9 |
| Turntable | Michell Revolv (NEW Oct 2025) |
| Phono stage | Rega Aria Mk3 MM/MC |
| Integrated amplifier | Rega io |
| Loudspeakers | Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 |
| Chain cost vs tier baseline | +0.9% |
68.4
node quality
5.41
edge synergy (raw 5.41, 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Costs appear only as signed percentages against each tier’s (unpublished) baseline; absolute prices are not shown.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 | Falcon Q7 Complete@Home |
| Integrated amplifier | Leema iD150 |
| Phono stage | Cambridge Alva Duo MM/MC |
| Cartridge | Rega Nd3 MM |
| Tonearm | ProJect Tonearm 8.6 Carbon (Debut PRO) |
| Turntable | Michell Revolv (NEW Oct 2025) |
| Chain cost vs tier baseline | −1.8% |
69.1
node quality
3.65
edge synergy (raw 3.65, 5 edges)
0.00
drive delta (n/a-integrated)
integrated
architecture
Feasible; no blockers.