Tier M · 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Costs appear only as signed percentages against each tier’s (unpublished) baseline; absolute prices are not shown.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 | Etsuro Urushi Cobalt Blue MC |
| Step-up transformer | Audio Note AN-S3 |
| Tonearm | Audio Origami PU7 GTS Titanium 9" |
| Turntable | Michell Gyro 2025 |
| Phono stage | Michael Fidler MM Pro MkII |
| Integrated amplifier | Audiolab 6000A MkII |
| Loudspeakers | Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 |
| Chain cost vs tier baseline | +0.5% |
69.7
node quality
0.46
edge synergy (raw 0.46, 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Costs appear only as signed percentages against each tier’s (unpublished) baseline; absolute prices are not shown.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 | Rega Osiris |
| Phono stage | Cambridge Alva Duo MM/MC |
| Cartridge | Linn Koil MC |
| Tonearm | Vertere Groove Runner X |
| Turntable | Michell Gyro 2025 |
| Chain cost vs tier baseline | −0.3% |
70.9
node quality
4.44
edge synergy (raw 4.44, 5 edges)
0.00
drive delta (n/a-integrated)
integrated
architecture
Feasible; no blockers.