First timer at AXPONA. First off, really enjoyed the venue. Lots of walking, typical elevator waits on Saturday. Friday we had primo access to rooms and sweet spots, plus one-on-one conversations with owners, engineers, and knowledgeable staff. ( and easier possibility of listening our choice of music ... although we should have pre-warned Hungarian designers/engineer, Zoltan Bay from Bayz Audio exactly what would happen when he played our Yello selection ( "Shake & Shiver" ) on their $95,000 "Counterpoint" masterpiece. First of all, it was magnificent + and showed the excellence of his company's work ! Secondly, it cleared the room of most of the "classically inclined" listeners. And "yes" he refused to recognize any of our further requests. ( But if I had the money, I would own these ! )
I disagree with audiotroy on the Carver speakers. I found them quite enjoyable.
The Vandy Wood CT's and Magico's were a disappointment . (Sadly stated )
I was pleased with the Audiovector SR3 Avantgarde Arrete' , the Atohm GT3's , the Triangle Magellan Quatour's, and the Muraudio SP1's .
A standout moment was in the Jeff Rowland room w/ Vivid Audio Kaya 90 's when a gentleman named Myles ( reviewer ? ) pulled an album by Dead Can Dance and wowed everyone in the packed room for a solid 15+ minutes of pure magic.
The B&W300 D3's in the Audioquest room were stunning as were the 802 D3 Prestiges's in a MacIntosh room. ( I own 802D2's )
It was pleasure to meet Yutaka Miura of ATM and Paul McGowan of PS Audio ( My Hero ), but his new AN3's (prototypes), although beautiful didn't wow me the way I expected. Second chance will be given out of respect.
Lastly we unknowingly met Samuel Laufer of Laufer Teknik upon arrival at the hotel and did enjoy his entire set-up ( and they did let us play some Yello on their system to test his mettle. We were not disappointed. )
There was so much more, but I'll cut it short ...
On another note, the JTR Speakers Home Theatre setup was off the chain !!!! 19 mindblowing Channels of " I want this in my house !!" , but I really need to get a bigger house. The JVC laser projection unit was the clearest thing I have seen ever.
I'll be going back next year ...
Happy listening my friends....
Shad
I disagree with audiotroy on the Carver speakers. I found them quite enjoyable.
The Vandy Wood CT's and Magico's were a disappointment . (Sadly stated )
I was pleased with the Audiovector SR3 Avantgarde Arrete' , the Atohm GT3's , the Triangle Magellan Quatour's, and the Muraudio SP1's .
A standout moment was in the Jeff Rowland room w/ Vivid Audio Kaya 90 's when a gentleman named Myles ( reviewer ? ) pulled an album by Dead Can Dance and wowed everyone in the packed room for a solid 15+ minutes of pure magic.
The B&W300 D3's in the Audioquest room were stunning as were the 802 D3 Prestiges's in a MacIntosh room. ( I own 802D2's )
It was pleasure to meet Yutaka Miura of ATM and Paul McGowan of PS Audio ( My Hero ), but his new AN3's (prototypes), although beautiful didn't wow me the way I expected. Second chance will be given out of respect.
Lastly we unknowingly met Samuel Laufer of Laufer Teknik upon arrival at the hotel and did enjoy his entire set-up ( and they did let us play some Yello on their system to test his mettle. We were not disappointed. )
There was so much more, but I'll cut it short ...
On another note, the JTR Speakers Home Theatre setup was off the chain !!!! 19 mindblowing Channels of " I want this in my house !!" , but I really need to get a bigger house. The JVC laser projection unit was the clearest thing I have seen ever.
I'll be going back next year ...
Happy listening my friends....
Shad