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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread




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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread







    Just the Constellation Inspiration Stereo amp and it sounds great!


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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread




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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post




    OMG. So happy to walk into this room. It just reconfirms all my hard work, auditioning, experimenting and more. Magico M3’s + MSB Select II = heavenly.


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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by a.wayne View Post
    What amplifiers Mike ....?
    MSB amps


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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post




    There are bass controls - crossover and volume.




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    Looks like alot of speaker for 10 K........
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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread

    Great pics Mike. Thank You!

    Awesome show!!!!!
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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread



    Audioshark dinner. Thanks Mike (RITMO) for organizing.


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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread





    Shelby!


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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread

    Saw her sister perform this afternoon. They performed together last night in Nashville.
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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread

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    Saw her sister perform this afternoon. They performed together last night in Nashville.
    Gotta ask - what is the sisters name - Cobra

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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread

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    If anyone is looking for the Raidho room, it’s in the middle of the cafeteria behind all the headphones.


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    I believe the Raidho room, located in the middle of the cafeteria, was the worldwide launch of the new Raidho TD1.2 loudspeakers.

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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by kiwi_1282001 View Post
    Hi Mike,

    I believe the Raidho room, located in the middle of the cafeteria, was the worldwide launch of the new Raidho TD1.2 loudspeakers.

    How did they sound with the GamuT electronics?
    They looked like regular D1.1’s with Jadis electronics.
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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread

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    Original. Not refurb.

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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread

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    What are the tube components?

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    What are the tube components?
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    Re: Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by RDSChicago View Post
    Mike, who was running the room and what amps were they using to drive the 57’s? Thanks.
    Some lesser known class d amps if I recall correctly.
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    The Aurender A30 looks just amazing.

    What is the MSRP?

    In terms of performance would it be considered better than a W20?

    Thanks in advance for the reply and thank you also for your amazing work in taking all the photographs.
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    I believe the MSRP is around 18K.... Here is a little more info on the unit.

    https://www.moon-audio.com/aurender-...BoCwUkQAvD_BwE


    Did anyone hear the Dynaudio Confidence 20's? Heard they where disappointing, but a lot of times it's the room. I also hear the Dynaudio Evokes where very good for the money....

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    Any recollection how the Monitor Audio Gold sounded?

    Heard the folded tweeter should be nice.


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    Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by audionirvana View Post
    I believe the MSRP is around 18K.... Here is a little more info on the unit.

    https://www.moon-audio.com/aurender-...BoCwUkQAvD_BwE


    Did anyone hear the Dynaudio Confidence 20's? Heard they where disappointing, but a lot of times it's the room. I also hear the Dynaudio Evokes where very good for the money....
    Heard the new Confidence line in Munich last year and would concur. Little left of the greatness of the past.

    Therefore, even more surprisingly, the Evokes did sound great when I heard them at a dealer’s recently. I went to audition an amp, but got interested in the speakers in the process. Even the smallest Evoke 10s did sound like a proper speaker, the new 28 mm Cerotar tweeter appears to work quite well.


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    Great photos as usual. Thanks for the effort Mike!

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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwi_1282001 View Post
    Mike,

    The Aurender A30 looks just amazing.

    What is the MSRP?

    In terms of performance would it be considered better than a W20?

    Thanks in advance for the reply and thank you also for your amazing work in taking all the photographs.
    $18,000. Includes the latest AKM 4497 DAC. CD ripper, volume control and 8TB of storage included (although, I thought I saw it with 10TB). How did it sound? Superb. No bite. Smooth and musical. Finally got to hear the Velvet sound of the 4497. The big colorful display was gorgeous.


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    Quote Originally Posted by audionirvana View Post
    I believe the MSRP is around 18K.... Here is a little more info on the unit.

    https://www.moon-audio.com/aurender-...BoCwUkQAvD_BwE


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    Yes. They are on my list to hear again today. When I heard them at RMAF, I gave them a pass thinking they weren’t a finished product yet. Then heard them yesterday. Gave them another pass. Sounded quite “tipped up”. Must be the room, source, music selection or electronics because that isotar tweeter has been historically so smooth. But this is the ver 3. Heading back today.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Any recollection how the Monitor Audio Gold sounded?

    Heard the folded tweeter should be nice.


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    Quote Originally Posted by tdimler View Post
    Great photos as usual. Thanks for the effort Mike!
    Thank you. I’m a crappy photographer, but I’m here and our coverage is a lot more than I can say for some of those other forums. Some of them have non-existent coverage.

    Day three today! I still have a couple of floors to cover and back to some key rooms for a second or third listen.


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    Thank you so much Mike, awesome job.
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    Thank you so much Mike, awesome job.
    Thanks Joe. Wish you were here.


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    Thank you so much Mike, awesome job.
    From way done under - your coverage is THE BEST - like the service you offer to your customers - OUTSTANDING - built on developing an honest customer relationship.

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    From way done under - your coverage is THE BEST - like the service you offer to your customers - OUTSTANDING - built on developing an honest customer relationship.
    Thank you so much Rob, that’s very kind of you. Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread


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    Thank you so much Rob, that’s very kind of you. Axpona 2019 Official Pics & Commentary Thread Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Just a statement of fact Mike - I remember reading about your transition from It to HiFi & the reasons why - procurement Vs relationship building.

    The business model you have structured is based on relationship building - you tread the fine line between achieving a profitable outcome for your business (I'll bet that's not easy - but a bucket load of fun doing something you love) whilst maintaining your personal credibility - with your customer base - within this forum (not easy when you own it) - for equipment advice (even harder when its stuff you don't sell). It is business vertical integration par excellence - with a complete control loop - not sure the ROI on your capex investment will reach acceptable commercial benchmarks - but if you love what you do & it feeds the family while paying the bills - who cares.

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    Well said Rob.

    Mike is the hardest working man I know but he still has fun doing it.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob181 View Post
    Just a statement of fact Mike - I remember reading about your transition from It to HiFi & the reasons why - procurement Vs relationship building.

    The business model you have structured is based on relationship building - you tread the fine line between achieving a profitable outcome for your business (I'll bet that's not easy - but a bucket load of fun doing something you love) whilst maintaining your personal credibility - with your customer base - within this forum (not easy when you own it) - for equipment advice (even harder when its stuff you don't sell). It is business vertical integration par excellence - with a complete control loop - not sure the ROI on your capex investment will reach acceptable commercial benchmarks - but if you love what you do & it feeds the family while paying the bills - who cares.
    Thank you Rob. Everything you say is true and thank you for that. I changed from a world of large scale Enterprise IT work, working with 200 of the largest companies in the world in a B2B environment to a small, essentially business to consumer industry.

    I spent 25 years writing RFI’s and RFP’s, running projects, staffing projects, working within a specific implementation methodology for $10-$100 million+ IT implementation projects (SAP, ORACLE, etc.) and today, that has changed in a dramatic way. I’m much happier dealing with people rather than portals and paper.

    I had zero plans to ever sell audio equipment, but losing both my parents was a real wake up call: life is too short to keep doing what you don’t love anymore. It’s proof pudding that if you find something you love, you will be successful. I used to love IT, but the Great Recession of 2008 changed all that. IT projects and people went from being well respected in an organization to now just another cost center that was even below the HR folks!

    I’ve worked hard to not pay attention to what other dealers are doing. I’ve tried to follow my own path for success. I made some big gambles in the stock market, and thankfully, they paid off to allow me to buy my store with cash and I own every single piece of equipment in the store. Manufacturers love to offer dealers terms. I tear up those term sheets. Debt is the enemy of any successful business.

    Obsessing constantly over the brands to carry has really helped keep me focused on success.

    I admittedly have failed at a few brands: Vandersteen and ClearAudio. Those brands didn’t fail me, I failed them. I could make excuses like the competing products in the store just offered more appeal and value, but the facts are the facts. You have to be able to take the bad with the good. Admit when it’s time to move on. On the other hand, other brands have failed me: Soulution & REL. But those are both stories for another day.

    I adore working with my customers, even the ones who change their minds 9000 times. Why? Because I was the exact same way when I was a consumer, so I totally get the customers mindset. Most of my manufacturers are a delight to work with and most are consummate professionals.

    Headaches? A few dealers. There’s a few out there who whine, complain, bitch, moan and tell lies. It bothered me 5 years ago, today it’s just good for a laugh. And trust me, I’m not the only one laughing at them. It’s funny, if they spent as much time on improving their own business as they do about bitching about other dealers, imagine the success they could have? How do I know this? Because several dealers call me to bitch about other dealers. My response? Who cares? Focus on your own shit.

    This is an industry going through some interesting changes. Those who like to proclaim “high end audio is dead!”, clearly haven’t visited a major audio show or been on my side of the desk. Hell, I had to hire an employee just to keep up.

    The industry does need to make some bold changes to strive and ultimately survive. The industry is clawing and scratching in its struggle with the realities of the online world. But this is an industry that needs to truly be online as B&M stores are not on every street corner - at least for the most part. If I can buy a car from a vending machine, I should be able to buy a tube phonostage online from a well known manufacturer. And those manufacturers who remain strict with territories and an aversion to online, are ultimately fighting with one hand tied behind their back. Why? Because their competitors are moving forward.

    The prices in high end audio is always a hot topic. I will say, with so many more new companies in the industry, we are seeing some exciting new products at reasonable prices. I tried to mention a few in my show report. And it’s ultimately a good dealer who will steer their customers toward the best fit for their room, budget, etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Thank you. I’m a crappy photographer, but I’m here and our coverage is a lot more than I can say for some of those other forums. Some of them have non-existent coverage.

    Day three today! I still have a couple of floors to cover and back to some key rooms for a second or third listen.


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    If you happen to come across a room featuring the new Cary DAC/streamers, it would be nice if you could report on them.
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    For those of you that couldn’t make it to the show - you are really missing an event. Grant and Richard say that the Shunyata, Audio Rsesearch, Wilson, dCS room has been absolutely jam packed from the time the show opened. We have the lovey sounding Yvette powered by AR 160 amplifiers and the dCS Bartok as a source. Although the room is small we are getting great sound according to many visitors.

    For the Sharks attending the show, please come by and see some of our new products. See and hear the Alpha and a Sigma USB cables that everyone is talking about. We are also introducing our Ethernet cables. Venom at $295, Alpha at $600 and Sigma at $900. We also are introducing new lower priced Hydra power conditioners based on the Triton and Denali technologies. The Hydra Delta is a six outlet and will retail for $1995 and the Alpha is a 12 outlet unit that will retail for $3500.

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    GREAT sounding room. All new gear from T+A. The speakers have an electrostatic tweeter. Fabulous.


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    Oh sorry, I missed one. We are also announcing the Venom NR Series power cords. These will be the least expensive NR power cords in our lineup. Venom NR-V12 @ $350 and the Venom NR-V10 @ $450.
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    Mike, Are the amps T+A M10? Not much press in US ... how do they sound? Same T+A sonic signature except more power?
    M40’s. Awesome sounding! Effortless.


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    This show is overwhelming! Just following the pix trail is wow. I can imagine adding the dimension of sound is over the top! As are the prices on some.
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    NAD M10 with PSB Imagine T3’s speakers. Room EQ. MQA. Roon. DAC. Amp. Total package? $10k.


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    Avantgarde Uno Fino XD’s!

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    Paradigm Persona 3F. $10,000/pair.

    A bit of a top down presentation. A little sizzly.


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    In the category of “speakers that won’t sound good, but do...”


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