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    Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I'll be there! Don't forget to stop by the Resolution Acoustics rooms where they will have TWO PAIRS of Strads! One in a treated room and one in a untreated room.
    I am looking forward to the treated vs. untreated comparison.
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    AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    +1

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    Stiff test given the rooms at the hotel. You should hear those rooms empty.

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    AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    Really disappointed that i'll miss your tape panel on Sunday Myles. Unfortunately, i'll be heading to the airport to fly out at that point.
    Chris

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    Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    Sorry to hear you are leaving early! Hopefully we'll bump into each other!

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    I'll be leaving around the same time, too. Would've been interesting to hear about R2R.


    Allen



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    Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    I booked a late flight this time around in order to take in more on Sunday.

    Monday morning will be interesting, but I've done worse.
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    Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I'll be there! Don't forget to stop by the Resolution Acoustics rooms where they will have TWO PAIRS of Strads! One in a treated room and one in a untreated room.
    You can read about the details of the AXPONA comparison setup here.

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    Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    So what's the Audiophile Marketplace like? What should I expect to see? Despite living in Chicago, I've never been to Axpona, but am now planning to go for one day (probably Friday). Of course my curiosity about the Marketplace is seemingly moot as it's not scheduled for Friday, which seems very odd.

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    Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    One week away - woot!

    I heard the Paragon room at RMAF two years ago - one of my favorites, actually, and an *incredible* tape front end (Studer, I think). Wow!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Don C View Post
    One week away - woot!

    I heard the Paragon room at RMAF two years ago - one of my favorites, actually, and an *incredible* tape front end (Studer, I think). Wow!
    Yes one year they were using Bruce Browns A80 out into Nick's tape pre. Mike heard it.

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    Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    I think that was the system I remember. It still ranks as one of the best front-ends I've ever heard.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Don C View Post
    I think that was the system I remember. It still ranks as one of the best front-ends I've ever heard.
    Tape can make a $400 pair of JBLs sound like a million dollars.

    The $12K Project turntable with the Koetsu Azule Platinum was outstanding too.

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    AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    Looking forward to Nick Doshi's room.
    I remember hearing the Paragon room a couple of years ago at RMAF when they had Nick's tape pre, etc. through Alexia's. On the first day I thought it sounded just OK. Not sure what changed but on the Saturday that room sounded really really good.

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    Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    Quote Originally Posted by tunes View Post
    Looking forward to Nick Doshi's room.
    I remember hearing the Paragon room a couple of years ago at RMAF when they had Nick's tape pre, etc. through Alexia's. On the first day I thought it sounded just OK. Not sure what changed but on the Saturday that room sounded really really good.
    I think that's true of most rooms at shows.

    Day 1 is always a crapshoot. Unless someone comes in early a gets a day up on the others to set up or has been in the room before and has a handle on the acoustics.

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    Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    I noticed today (got May Stereophile) that AXPONA seems to be branding the show as "AudioCon" for " Audio Convention" I assume. I guess this makes sense: AXPONA as an acronym doesn't mean anything, but the casual observer/layperson can probably extrapolate what "AudioCon" is all about. I'm no advertising/marketing expert, but this seems to make sense to me.
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    Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    Quote Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor View Post
    I think that's true of most rooms at shows.

    Day 1 is always a crapshoot. Unless someone comes in early a gets a day up on the others to set up or has been in the room before and has a handle on the acoustics.
    That's why I've never understood the rush to post reviews of shows the evening after it started. After going to Day 1 of Newport last year, I'm just doing 2 and 3 this year. Sound was worse and many vendors weren't even setup on time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KeithR View Post
    That's why I've never understood the rush to post reviews of shows the evening after it started. After going to Day 1 of Newport last year, I'm just doing 2 and 3 this year. Sound was worse and many vendors weren't even setup on time.
    Keith,

    Newport has an extra day this year, for press and industry only. So Day 1 will actually be Day 2


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    AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    Just a note to any Joan Armatrading fans that were looking for tickets to her Thurs pm show. City Winery Chicago has just released a few pairs of tickets.

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    We're incredibly excited to launch the Perfect Storm at Axpona. These truly are speakers that take everything we know and wrap it into one package, one 63" tall, 350 pound package!

    We will be in the Higgins conference room on the main floor with show partners Lamm, LampizatOr, Antipodes, and Verastarr.


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    Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?



    In addition to the Higgins room as mentioned above, make sure to check out LampizatOr in room 504 where we will be demonstrating our Big 7 DAC!

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    Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    Well, there seems to be some interest in a dinner. Personally, I would love the opportunity to network with more like-minded individuals.

    How about Saturday at 7pm? There is an Italian place across the street that looks like it could handle a group: Carlucci Italian Restaurant and Banquets in Rosemont Illinois Italian-American fare, not too expensive, and nice bar list. And an easy walk for those of us who won't have a car.

    I can call and make a reservation if there are some takers. Eh?
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    Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    Quote Originally Posted by Don C View Post
    Well, there seems to be some interest in a dinner. Personally, I would love the opportunity to network with more like-minded individuals.

    How about Saturday at 7pm? There is an Italian place across the street that looks like it could handle a group: Carlucci Italian Restaurant and Banquets in Rosemont Illinois Italian-American fare, not too expensive, and nice bar list. And an easy walk for those of us who won't have a car.

    I can call and make a reservation if there are some takers. Eh?
    I have a strong interest.... however, I raised the thought about a month ago ( see No. 36) without much response - so now I'm committed Saturday. If this moves to Friday then a) I am absolutely in.
    and b) I know Carlucci's very very well - it's a great place, good food, and the bar is a great place to mingle, so strong endorsement.

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    AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?

    I would be interested Fri before or after the barber concert.
    Chris

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