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Thanks to John and his crew at Audio Connections

in Verona, NJ. They hosted a class act event yesterday with Richard Vandersteen. It was an awesome experience. Everyone was just gracious and we all had a fun time listening to the 5's and the 7's. It was all through Ayre gear, although the 7'd did run the AR ref pre with Ayre monoblocks. All AQ cableing. The front end on the 5's was the Ayre C5. It was an awesome time for us all. The best sound I've ever heard was from the 7's with the vinyl (not sure what he was using). I've heard most of the exotic's in their best settings and this was by far the most musical and listenable. I do wish that Richard's amps were ready and that we could have heard them, but hopefully in the near future that will happen.

I have become friends with John, who is into health and wellness as much, if not more than I am. He just gets it and wants everyone to enjoy their music. He's into that more than the gear, so that's really neat for me. Just a wonderful experience that I hope all of you get to enjoy at YOUR local (it's a 3 hour drive and worth it) brick and mortar shop.
ctsooner

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ctsooner OP
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Funny. He has great follow up too. Wish I didn't have to miss today's Music Surroundings visit. Love those open houses.
ctsooner OP
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Guys, I wish I knew John's crew. I'm new to the store and live in CT, so I can't get down there all the time, but since I"m wanting Vandy Treo's, I had to get there. I still need to list all my gear that I'm selling off. John has two sets of my Proacs I'm selling off as he just reconditioned them etc.... Poor guy, broke his arm. He's a health guy and will recover quickly I'm sure.

Guys, I'm a bit shy and didn't really speak with too many folks. I was the one with the walking stick (I have MS). Next time you see me in the store, please come up and say hi and that you are on this board. Love meeting new folks. Thanks.
ctsooner OP
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Most do consider him a friend. I've ever heard anyone say a bad thing about him. Very very honest, which isn't always the case in audio.
ctsooner OP
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LOL.....Its ironic as I was close to the owner of Ocean State Audio back in the day. I have three pair of Proacs I'm selling off and a Quickie full service pre and silver monos with a ton of top line MIT cabling. Even a Krell DAC, lol. John will help me out so I can take what I get and put it towards my Vandy Treo's. Hopefully I can get everything sold pretty quickly. I will be trying to get down there next week maybe even during the week. I have a cousin who lives in Verona which is kind of neat.
ctsooner OP
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Bjesien, I found the same thing. When I met him he took the time to help knowing full well that I was just kicking tires. He had no idea that I was about to sell all of my gear (three full systems of high end) and start over. There are still a few John's out there and they are scattered all over the country and we are lucky to have them. This is why I try and support my local (or at least within a 3 hour drive) stores.
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