Axpona 2018 Official Photos

**kzhtoo** · April 14, 2018, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

HoLeFuk!

**Toomey** · April 14, 2018, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

What would you like to know? It comes with 8TB storage or up to 20TB.

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Does it decode MQA ?
The $5,600 model; does that come with 8TB storeage ?
Do they have a show price ?
Thank you !

**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by Toomey

Does it decode MQA ?
The $5,600 model; does that come with 8TB storeage ?
Do they have a show price ?
Thank you !

It’s not even available yet. Won’t be for months. Maybe end of summer?

Details will firmed then.

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**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by Kuoppis

Excellent Mike, great photos.

Any candidates for best of show?

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Not yet.

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**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by Nuz1

Mike,

So it rips music as well as being a server? If so, where does it fit in the lineup? Equal to the N10? MSRP? I see USB out, are there other connections? Why are there multiple lan connections?

Thanks!

Bruce

Multiple lans for multiple aurenders.

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**Alpinist** · April 14, 2018, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

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This is one of the best sounding rooms I’ve heard thus far. Even better than last year. The weight and scale, combined with a wonderful delicacy was truly impressive. Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker just drew me into the venue and performance.

Ken

**RDSChicago** · April 14, 2018, 07:33 AM

I was informed that the VSA speakers this year are substantially different and upgraded from last year’s behemoths. Better drivers and crossovers, among other things.

Originally Posted by Alpinist

This is one of the best sounding rooms I’ve heard thus far. Even better than last year. The weight and scale, combined with a wonderful delicacy was truly impressive.

Ken

**Alpinist** · April 14, 2018, 07:46 AM

I was extremely impressed with the super organic sound I heard in the Playback Designs room. Their top of the line DAC and Transport really knocked it out of the ballpark.

The Audionet / YG Acoustics room was wonderful as well. They were showing the Kronos, Audionet Stern and Heisenberg, and YG Sonja XV Jr. Fantastic sound.

The Wilson Alexandria XLF / D’Agostino / DCS room is excellent sounding. I’m not a big Wilson guy but I really enjoyed it. So much better than last year’s.

The ARC / Sonus Faber Aida room was really dialed in. The imaging just jumped out and grabbed you.

Ken

**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 08:05 AM

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**KeithR** · April 14, 2018, 10:57 AM

Looks like a huge show in a great hotel. Congrats to the organizers!

**Toomey** · April 14, 2018, 02:09 PM

Hi Mike, thanks for the great photos.
In post #61 in the second & third picture, who makes those subs ?

**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Toomey

Hi Mike, thanks for the great photos.
In post #61 in the second & third picture, who makes those subs ?

They’re part of the Scaena system.

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**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 02:25 PM

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**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 02:27 PM

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**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 02:30 PM

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**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 02:33 PM

KEF Q950

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**Kuoppis** · April 14, 2018, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

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How did the Elac Adantes sound?

A slight turnoff for me personally is that they look to be huge in size.

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**Alpinist** · April 14, 2018, 03:55 PM

Listening to the Nutcracker Suite with Kronos, VAC Statement and Von Schweikert. I’m just swept away. Best sound I’ve ever heard at an Audio Show. It’s like sitting at the Philharmonic. Nothing else is close IMHO. On a different planet from last year.

Ken

**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 03:57 PM

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**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Alpinist

Listening to the Nutcracker Suite with Kronos, VAC Statement and Von Schweikert. I’m just swept away. Best sound I’ve ever heard at an Audio Show. It’s like sitting at the Philharmonic. Nothing else is close IMHO. On a different planet from last year.

Ken

VAC!!!!

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**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 04:36 PM

new Verity Speaker called Otello. $17k. 93db/8ohm. Loved these.

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**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 04:36 PM

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**runnin17** · April 14, 2018, 06:06 PM

Stunning. Thx Mike

**apdoc2004** · April 14, 2018, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

new Verity Speaker called Otello. $17k. 93db/8ohm. Loved these.

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Hi Mike,
Any idea about the brand of electronics being used in the Verity room?
Thanks,
Anshul

**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 07:05 PM

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**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 07:07 PM

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**Mike** · April 14, 2018, 08:25 PM

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**joeinid** · April 14, 2018, 08:29 PM

Looks like fun! Have a great time everyone. I wish I was there.

**Bruce** · April 14, 2018, 08:32 PM

Grateful thanks Mike for the excellent Pics-- looks like a great show -- I'm a Verity and Vandersteen 5A Carbon fan too!

Much appreciated by us less fortunate to attend.

Bruce

**Toomey** · April 14, 2018, 09:14 PM

What a great group of people.
I wish I was there. I’ll join you all next year!

**sleepysurf** · April 14, 2018, 11:40 PM

Thanks for organizing dinner again Mike! Great time together for all of us!

**Kuoppis** · April 15, 2018, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

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This is a great TT, like the Simplicity II tonearm.

Heard this ‘table at a show earlier this year and quite liked it.

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**Alpinist** · April 15, 2018, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

new Verity Speaker called Otello. $17k. 93db/8ohm. Loved these.

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The Verity Otello transport you to the venue of the recording. Very impressive. You can’t believe all that sound is coming from these diminutive speakers.

Ken

**Ritmo** · April 15, 2018, 08:46 AM

Thx for the pictures and comments guys! Looks like a fantastic show and a great time.

**Dguitarnut** · April 15, 2018, 09:02 AM

Wow....heck of a lot better than the local gun shows....lol
thanks for the great report and photos Mike.

**cmarin** · April 15, 2018, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by Alpinist

Listening to the Nutcracker Suite with Kronos, VAC Statement and Von Schweikert. I’m just swept away. Best sound I’ve ever heard at an Audio Show. It’s like sitting at the Philharmonic. Nothing else is close IMHO. On a different planet from last year.

Ken

Couldn’t agree more Ken. Simply amazing.

Congratulations to von Schweikert and VAC.

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**nicoff** · April 15, 2018, 04:07 PM

Is the new Magnepan 30.7 being shown at the show?

**Mike** · April 15, 2018, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by nicoff

Is the new Magnepan 30.7 being shown at the show?

Nope.

**Kuoppis** · April 15, 2018, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

VAC!!!!

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Mike, what would be a good VAC preamp to replace my Ayre VX-5/20? Good, but not crazy priced?

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**Mike** · April 15, 2018, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by Kuoppis

Mike, what would be a good VAC preamp to replace my Ayre VX-5/20? Good, but not crazy priced?

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Signature SE (best) or Renaissance V

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**Kuoppis** · April 15, 2018, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

Signature SE (best) or Renaissance V

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Thanks Mike - guess VAC are not showing their ware in Munich?

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**Mike** · April 15, 2018, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Kuoppis

Thanks Mike - guess VAC are not showing their ware in Munich?

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They will have a big showing at Munich again this year.

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**Kuoppis** · April 15, 2018, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

They will have a big showing at Munich again this year.

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That’s super, thanks for letting me know Mike.

I’ll need to check out these preamps.

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**nicoff** · April 15, 2018, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

Nope.

Wow! That’s just ridiculous! (Of course, that is my opinion).
How can anyone trying to market a new line of speakers neglect exhibiting on a show like this makes no sense. Quite frankly my opinion of Magnepan just went down a few notches.

**RDSChicago** · April 15, 2018, 10:24 PM

Magnepan has the 3.7’s on display. I asked about the 30.7’s and they said the hotel room was too small even for the 3.7’s. They would have needed a much larger space, like a small ballroom or something, to demo the 30.7’s.

**nicoff** · April 15, 2018, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by RDSChicago

Magnepan has the 3.7’s on display. I asked about the 30.7’s and they said the hotel room was too large even for the 3.7’s. They would have needed a much larger space, like a small ballroom or something, to demo the 30.7’s.

Not sure that I understand. The hotel room was too large but they needed a larger space? Confused...

**RDSChicago** · April 15, 2018, 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by nicoff

Not sure that I understand. The hotel room was too large but they needed a larger space? Confused...

Sorry. Meant the room was too SMALL even for the 3.7’s.

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