Here is the latest (but he really needs a Twitter account for his latest "new reference", "best I've ever heard", "flavor of the month", "who's running the biggest ads?")
JV’s Reference System
Loudspeakers: Raidho D-5, Raidho D-1, Avantgarde Zero 1, MartinLogan CLX , Magnepan 1.7, Magnepan 3.7, Magnepan 20.7
Linestage preamps: Soulution 520, Constellation Virgo, Audio Research Reference 10, Siltech SAGA System C1, Zanden 3100
Phonostage preamps: Audio Research Corporation Reference Phono 10, Innovative Cohesion Engineering Raptor, Soulution 520, Zanden 120
Power amplifiers: Soulution 711, Siltech SAGA System V1/P1, Constellation Centaur, Audio Research Reference 250, Lamm ML2.2, Zanden 8120
Analog source: TW Acustic Black Knight, Walker Audio Proscenium Black Diamond Mk V, AMG Viella 12
Tape deck: United Home Audio UHA-Q Phase 11 OPS
Phono cartridges: Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement, Ortofon MC A90, Ortofon MC Anna, Benz LP S-MR
Digital source: Berkeley Alpha DAC 2
Cable and interconnect: Synergistic Research Galileo LE, Crystal Cable Absolute Dream, Anzus Diamond
Power Cords: Synergistic Research Galileo LE, Crystal Cable Absolute Dream, Anzus Diamond
Power Conditioner: Synergistic Research Galileo LE, Technical Brain
Accessories: Synergistic ART and HFT/FEQ system, Shakti Hallographs (6), Zanden room treatment, A/V Room Services Metu panels and traps, ASC Tube Traps, Critical Mass MAXXUM equipment and amp stands, Symposium Isis and Ultra equipment platforms, Symposium Rollerblocks and Fat Padz, Walker Prologue Reference equipment and amp stands, Walker Valid Points and Resonance Control discs, Clearaudio Double Matrix SE record cleaner, Synergistic Research RED Quantum fuses, HiFi-Tuning silver/gold fuses
One TAS subscriber writes:
gun_clutcher • 2 months ago
Jon I enjoy reading your reviews and fantasizing about owning stuff like these Raidho bad boys but what I find especially mystifying is your "reference" system...or should it read "your" reference system. I didn't take the time and won't to add up the $$ for all of those top shelf components but it's gotta be well over a million dollars. And you've had those components for quite some time now. No offense intended but there's no way you own all that stuff. I would have to assume that it's a long term loan situation so my question is how long is long term? My other question is do you just hang on to a component until the mfr rings you and says "hey Jon about that LAMM amplifier we loaned you back in aught whatever..." Next question...where do I sign up to become an audio journalist?