A word about the system I think we'll be using.

Jadis JPL preamp
Conrad Johnson MV60SE amp (KT120 tubes)
MMF 7.1 turntable
Hana mc cartridge with shibata stylus
Phonomena II+ phono stage
Sony CA9ES CD player
Schiit Bifrost multibit DAC

I have a pair of EP500s in the system, but don't know if we will use them for the comparison.

A friend is moving and has offered to sell his AR M100 monoblocks. They are sensational. Don't know if I will pull the trigger on them.

Should be fun!

Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.