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August 18, 2016, 03:38 PM #1
Rmaf 2016
I was planning on skipping this years RMAF until I saw that 2017 conflicts with a home game. I just booked my flights, hotel and car for this year so I am set. Anyone else planning on attending?
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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August 18, 2016, 05:18 PM #2
Re: Rmaf 2016
Hi Jim - yes, I'm all booked! Our regular Tampa crew will be coming with me as well.
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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August 18, 2016, 06:43 PM #3Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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August 18, 2016, 11:58 PM #4
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Re: Rmaf 2016
Game on! Perhaps a shark dinner on Saturday night?
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August 19, 2016, 12:05 AM #5
Re: Rmaf 2016
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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August 19, 2016, 07:32 AM #6
Re: Rmaf 2016
I should be good for dinner.
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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August 19, 2016, 09:01 PM #7
Re: Rmaf 2016
Contact: Ramsay Thurber
Tel: (720) 635-0482
E: press@audiofest.net www.audiofest.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENVER – (August 19, 2016) – The Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest (RMAF) has been notified by the Marriott Denver Tech Center (DTC) that second phase renovations have been delayed (see attached statement from the Marriott) and will not be complete by the start of the 13th Annual RMAF in October. In response to this development, RMAF and the Marriott DTC have devised an alternative plan to expand the show into other available space on the property.
Marjorie Baumert, director and co-founder of the Rocky Mountain International Audiofest reports, “RMAF has a full slate of booked exhibitors for both the 2-channel and CanJam features of the show, alongside a host of industry vendors. The show is packed to the gills! We can’t thank the audio community enough for coming together to generously support us. We are also grateful to the Marriott DTC for their dedication to housing an exemplary show, despite challenges due to the ongoing renovations. Thanks to the Marriott and our exhibitors, the annual Audio Fest is slated for another enormously successful show October 7-9, 2016.”
Due to circumstances beyond the hotel’s control, the following spaces will not be available for the show: all Atrium sleeping rooms, Front Range exhibit floors 2-5 (including 550, 589, 535), and all meeting space including Bluebell, Cottonwood, Conifer, Iris, Larkspur, Lupine, Primrose, Spruce, The Rocky Mountain Event Center (CanJam) and the open Atrium area.
In order to accommodate space requirements for RMAF and other upcoming conferences, the Marriott DTC will provide semi-permanent conference structures, including industrial tents and broadcast quality pods. Equipment specifications and exact layout regarding the following adjustments will be detailed in an announcement next week. The plan is as follows:
All 4th and 5th floor Front Range exhibit rooms will now be moved to the Summit Tower side.
CanJam will be located in a large tent located in the front of thehotel.
Lobby meeting rooms will be located in pods near the entrance of thehotel.
Other news regarding this year’s event:
RMAF will present the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain International HiFi Press Awards (RIHPA) on Friday, October 7, 2016. The RIHPA has built on the
success of the inaugural event in 2015 by adding several new international publications.
RMAF is pleased to welcome back returning U.S. and international press that continue to support the industry. In addition, Lincoln Chen, executive editor of the prestigious Audiotechnique, Hong Kong, will be in attendance for the firsttime.
Due to the great feedback received in regard to the 2015 Entry Level Room series, RMAF is increasing the number of those rooms from three to five. The price points are $500, $1000, $1500, $2500 and$5000.
There will be social events, live musical entertainment, and a hostof seminars led by industryexperts.
For further information, please contact the RMAF office, or email at press@audiofest.net. Visit our website at www.audiofest.netMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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Phone: 941-932-0282
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August 20, 2016, 12:38 AM #8
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I booked my hotel room a couple of months ago, so I'll be there and would enjoy meeting fellow sharks, too!
Regards,
Steve
https://www.audionirvana.org/forum/t...geezr-s-system
I only do what the voices in my wife's head tell her to tell me to do.
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August 20, 2016, 10:03 AM #9
Re: Rmaf 2016
See you all there !!
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August 21, 2016, 06:46 PM #10
Re: Rmaf 2016
Looks like hotel renovations will not be done in time for RMAF. Too bad; however, it looks like, the right steps are being taken to ensure a good event.
I'm skipping it this year. For next year, considering AXPONA, Munich or Newport.
My biggest disappointment will be missing dinner with the Shark colleagues._______________
Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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August 22, 2016, 08:26 AM #11
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Just read the press release that several Atrium rooms on the ground, 4 and 5th floors will be moved to smaller rooms in the tower and makeshift pods outdoors due to unforeseen construction. High Water Sound has been forced to pull out of RMAF because of this. Seems like terrible planning on the Marriott's part and terrible contingency planning on RMAF's part. CanJam will now be under a tent outside. Not sure why they didn't procure a wing or two at the Hyatt via cooperation with Marriott and run shuttles. Still not a perfect fix but better than pods and tents. I'm fearful several more exhibitors affected by this will pull out now. And this is the year I am going.........ugh.
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August 22, 2016, 10:38 AM #12
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I hear you Phil, its not ideal but I'm sure will be fun regardless. Shows are rarely perfect anyways. Bummer about Jeff - was hoping to hear the big Cessaros for a change.
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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August 22, 2016, 02:09 PM #13
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August 22, 2016, 07:45 PM #14
Re: Rmaf 2016
Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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August 29, 2016, 07:54 PM #15
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i will be there! and i like shark for dinner...
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August 30, 2016, 11:58 PM #16
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I just got an email from the Marriott stating that all guest rooms will be moved to local hotels. They are moving my two rooms to the Hyatt. Anyone have a list of exhibitors who have pulled out? RMAF website isn't up to date.
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August 31, 2016, 06:43 AM #17
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I hope for a good show. Clearly the Marriott is having some issues.
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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September 6, 2016, 06:47 PM #18
Re: Rmaf 2016
Glad my hotel reservations are not at the Marriott!
Regards,
Steve
https://www.audionirvana.org/forum/t...geezr-s-system
I only do what the voices in my wife's head tell her to tell me to do.
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September 6, 2016, 07:40 PM #19
Re: Rmaf 2016
I would like to see that email. "All" guest rooms will be moved to local hotels? I made my reservations sometime ago and I have a Marriott app on my iPhone and it still shows my reservation and my confirmation number. I have received no such notification from Marriott telling me that my room was taken away from me.
Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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September 6, 2016, 07:46 PM #20
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I just called the Marriott hotel directly and I still have my reservation.
Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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September 6, 2016, 07:51 PM #21
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September 7, 2016, 12:13 AM #22My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
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September 7, 2016, 11:58 AM #23
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I've been moved to the Hilton Garden Inn and they said shuttles will be offered between the various new hotels and the Marriott.
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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September 8, 2016, 04:27 PM #24
Rmaf 2016
They changed mine today
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September 8, 2016, 08:42 PM #25
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Gosh, I hope it is a good show. The RMAF team always works so hard to make this the best possible event. I'm sure they are going the extra mile to accommodate the industry and influence the hotel to take care of the attendees. But, we should also assume that a lot of what's going on is out of their control.
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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September 8, 2016, 11:06 PM #26
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Glad you do. Maybe I was on a wing where they needed it for exhibitors. My email said 'all guests.' Maybe they didn't want me to know it wasn't all guests!
Glad you called to confirm though. Things are definitely up in the air. They still have not contacted me again for new Hyatt confirmation numbers. If I haven't heard anything by Monday, I will call them again.
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September 30, 2016, 10:40 AM #27
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what exhibitors are NOT showing this year-
Highwater Sound
GTT Audio (YG)
Avantgarde USA (I think)
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September 30, 2016, 12:05 PM #28
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GTT typically has 2 - 3 rooms. That would be a significant loss.
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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September 30, 2016, 12:44 PM #29
Re: Rmaf 2016
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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September 30, 2016, 06:51 PM #30
Re: Rmaf 2016
Agree with you Jim. Always good to see the new toys! Last year's Kronos - Mola - YG was not too bad.
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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October 3, 2016, 01:44 PM #31
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Schedule shows most of the seminars to be held in "Pod Pavilion". Ever since Body Snatchers, I've been averse to pod pavilions. Bring a pitchfork. Just sayin'......
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October 4, 2016, 07:28 AM #32
Re: Rmaf 2016
Audioshark Get Together Dinners at RMAF 2016, who's in?
Shanahan's - 8pm Friday
McCormack and Schmicks - 7:30pm SaturdayMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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October 4, 2016, 12:02 PM #33
Re: Rmaf 2016
In for Friday at Shanahans. Two for sure, maybe three.
Regards,
Steve
https://www.audionirvana.org/forum/t...geezr-s-system
I only do what the voices in my wife's head tell her to tell me to do.
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October 4, 2016, 04:23 PM #34
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Mike, me and my sweetie would like to attend Saturday's dinner.
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October 4, 2016, 05:00 PM #35
Re: Rmaf 2016
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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October 5, 2016, 03:14 PM #36
Re: Rmaf 2016
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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October 5, 2016, 07:03 PM #37
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I imagine Scott Walker will pair the S3s with Soulution electronics? I wonder what electronics Magico will be using with the M3s (for which there's a favorable 'preview' in Nov TAS). Will they reciprocate and use Constellation? Do audio companies have contractual agreements with one another to show together, or does a speaker company call up an amp company (and vice versa) and just ask to borrow some pieces on a show-by-show basis? I'd guess that a dealer would chose from brands he represents, but wonder how the matches are made when it's the manufacturer who is the exhibitor.
Mike, any chance you can borrow a body cam from Sarasota PD (or grab a gopro) and live stream the show?
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October 5, 2016, 07:42 PM #38
Rmaf 2016
Dinner Plans So Far:
I have reserved a few tables for Audioshark members to meet up for dinner. Let me know who's in.
Date: Friday October 7th
Time: 8pm
Restaurant: Shanahans
Address: 5085 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80237
* Wallking Distance from the Denver Marriott Tech Center
So far...
Myself
Jim (Still-One)
Bart (Resolution Acoustics)
John Chait (DIY Audio)
Steve
Steve's lovely wife
Steve's friend
Mark Gurvey (Lumin)
Mark's lovely wife
Andy Miles
Brent Myers (VAC)
Edward J. Matura
Roger Gibboni (Rogers High Fidelity)
Peter (Magico)
Alon (Magico)
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Saturday October 8th Dinner
McCormack and Schmicks - 7:30pm Saturday
Myself
Bart (Resolution Acoustics)
John Chait (DIY Audio)
Edward J. Matura
Mogulman
Mogulman's lovely wife
Keith R.
Kevin (VAC)
Brent (VAC)My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
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October 6, 2016, 01:17 AM #39
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October 6, 2016, 08:04 PM #40
Re: Rmaf 2016
All checked in at my hotel. Waiting for tomorrow.
Jim
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October 7, 2016, 08:14 AM #41
Re: Rmaf 2016
Me as well. The Denver Marriott Tech Center is completely changed. The entire right wing of the hotel is open and every single floor (12 floors?) is jam packed with listening rooms.
The renovations are very nice. The hotel looks quite modern now.
The tents outside are heated by the looks of things.
I spoke with the hotel manager and heard story after story of what they found when they began construction. All the road blocks they ran into, like starting to dig and finding abandoned old basements where they thought there was none. Scary when you think of it.
By all accounts, they've done the best they could.
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October 7, 2016, 10:06 AM #42
Re: Rmaf 2016
Goo to know Mike. Hope you guys enjoy the Audiofest. Keep us posted!
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October 7, 2016, 12:53 PM #43
Re: Rmaf 2016
Still over 120 (not counting CanJam) rooms even with some key players missing. Mikes correct the hotel is looking good. Lots of changes to the main floor footprint.
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
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Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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October 7, 2016, 08:19 PM #44
Re: Rmaf 2016
I made it down from floors 11 to 5 today and gave up. I will catch the Mezzanine and floors 2 to 4 Saturday, plus head over to the Hyatt an the Magico room. All in all I was pretty disappointed this year. Only a few rooms seemed to have great sound and several of those were with small speakers. I have a feeling that many rooms were struggling with the new layouts and the inability to get all furniture out of the rooms. In addition I saw way too much "odd" gear that looks as if it was developed in a garage. More comments later.
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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October 7, 2016, 09:36 PM #45
Re: Rmaf 2016
Jim - you did better than me. I made it to the 6th floor (from 11).
Show hi-lights so far:
The "Jeff" room: Rowland/Joseph
KEF Blade 2's with Parasound
Bricasati/Tidal
MSB room
I have a lot yet to cover
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October 7, 2016, 10:11 PM #46
Re: Rmaf 2016
Thanks guys
I wish I could have made it this year.Jock
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October 7, 2016, 10:44 PM #47
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October 8, 2016, 03:09 AM #48
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October 8, 2016, 09:03 AM #49
Re: Rmaf 2016
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October 9, 2016, 06:50 PM #50
Rmaf 2016
My picks:
Best Digital: MSB Select DAC stack
Best Analog: Kronos
Best Speaker Under $10k: (four way Tie) Jeff Joseph Profile speakers, Spendor D9's, Salk Speakers, ELAC. All four were excellent.
Best speakers over $10k: Magico M3
Second: Vandersteen 7's
Third: Tidal (but only with Bricasti). Not impressive with Zanden.
Fourth: KEF Blade 2's.
Fifth: New $100k Rockport's.
Best Solid State: Soulution
Runner up: Bricasti
Best tube amp: VAC iQ amps in Magico S3 room
Best Overall: Magico M3's with Soulution
Show comments: a success, despite pre show concerns to the contrary. The renovations have really brought the Marriott Denver Tech Center into the 21st century.
Overall, the rooms sounded much better than in previous years. I saw a lot more use of room acoustical treatments.
I saw more women at the show than in past years.
Less turntables, better sounding digital, much more solid state than tube equipment. A lot less individual cable companies with their own static displays.
The music still generally sucked, but there were some decent tunes I Shazamed.
Traffic seemed lower than last year.
Not a lot of new product launches, but some.
Not a lot of stand out new digital.
Overall, a great fun show as always and the organizers did a terrific job given the circumstances.
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