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April 15, 2015, 05:06 PM #51
Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?
Harbeth C7ES-3/30 • Pass Labs XA30.5 • McIntosh C220 • Modwright/Sony SCD-XA5400ES • VPI Scout+ADS/JMW-9/Nagaoka MP-500
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April 15, 2015, 05:18 PM #52
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+1
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April 15, 2015, 05:38 PM #53
Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?
Stiff test given the rooms at the hotel. You should hear those rooms empty.
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April 15, 2015, 06:04 PM #54
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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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April 15, 2015, 06:31 PM #55
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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April 15, 2015, 06:38 PM #56
Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?
I'll be leaving around the same time, too. Would've been interesting to hear about R2R.
Allen
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April 15, 2015, 07:51 PM #57
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.Harbeth C7ES-3/30 • Pass Labs XA30.5 • McIntosh C220 • Modwright/Sony SCD-XA5400ES • VPI Scout+ADS/JMW-9/Nagaoka MP-500
"[N]ot everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -William Bruce Cameron
"Measurements do not lie, but neither do they tell the whole truth." -John Atkinson
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April 15, 2015, 07:54 PM #58
Re: AXPONA Chicago April 24-26, 2015 - Who is going?
You can read about the details of the AXPONA comparison setup here.
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April 16, 2015, 10:14 PM #59
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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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April 17, 2015, 09:25 PM #60
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The Paragon team invites you to join us at the 2015 Axpona Show in Chicago!
Find us on the 2nd Floor, in the...
Sheffield Room
featuring Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems
D'Agostino Momentum Preamplifier
D'Agostino Momentum Monoblock Amplifiers
Wilson Audio Alexia Loudspeakers
Cabling by Transparent Audio & Audio Racking by HRS
Static Display Preview: D'Agostino Momentum Lifestyle & D'Agostino Master Power Series Amplifiers.
Graham Room
featuring Doshi Audio
Doshi V3.0 Line Stage, Phono Stage, & Tape Stage
Doshi V3.0 Monoblock Amplifiers
Introducing the New! Wilson Audio Sabrina Loudspeakers
Brinkmann Audio Balance Turntable
Cabling by Transparent Audio & Audio Racking by HRS
Rooms presented by Paragon Sight & Sound.
Questions?
Contact us...
by phone at (734)-662-3595
or by email: info@paragons
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April 17, 2015, 11:52 PM #61
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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!Harbeth C7ES-3/30 • Pass Labs XA30.5 • McIntosh C220 • Modwright/Sony SCD-XA5400ES • VPI Scout+ADS/JMW-9/Nagaoka MP-500
"[N]ot everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -William Bruce Cameron
"Measurements do not lie, but neither do they tell the whole truth." -John Atkinson
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April 18, 2015, 12:01 AM #62
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April 18, 2015, 12:18 AM #63
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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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April 18, 2015, 08:25 AM #64
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April 18, 2015, 09:10 AM #65
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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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April 18, 2015, 09:22 AM #66
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April 20, 2015, 06:14 PM #67
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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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April 20, 2015, 06:39 PM #68
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Brinkmann Bardo w/ EMT HSD-006 cart, MSB Reference DAC --> Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL --> Ampzilla 2000, 2nd Edition --> Fyne Audio F1-12
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April 20, 2015, 09:26 PM #69
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April 20, 2015, 09:34 PM #70
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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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April 20, 2015, 10:21 PM #71
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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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April 22, 2015, 01:12 PM #72
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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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April 22, 2015, 04:34 PM #73
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?Harbeth C7ES-3/30 • Pass Labs XA30.5 • McIntosh C220 • Modwright/Sony SCD-XA5400ES • VPI Scout+ADS/JMW-9/Nagaoka MP-500
"[N]ot everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -William Bruce Cameron
"Measurements do not lie, but neither do they tell the whole truth." -John Atkinson
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April 22, 2015, 06:35 PM #74
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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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April 22, 2015, 06:39 PM #75
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I would be interested Fri before or after the barber concert.
Chris
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