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Re: LA Audio Show - pics and thoughts
One interesting observation - a ton of rooms in this show are using the Audioquest Niagara 7000. Did anybody notice it in other shows as well ?
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June 4, 2017, 07:36 AM #105
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Thanks for the pictures and comments. Looks like it's been a very nice show.
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June 4, 2017, 07:43 AM #106My 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."
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June 4, 2017, 07:44 AM #107
Re: LA Audio Show - pics and thoughts
Thanks for all the great pics and commentary!
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June 4, 2017, 08:05 AM #108
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Re: LA Audio Show - pics and thoughts
Any thoughts on the new Verity preamp and amp in the Verity / High Fidelity Services room?
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June 4, 2017, 09:42 AM #109
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Thanks for the pics , Wilson Audio really nailed the aesthetics, nice looking setups ....
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June 4, 2017, 11:24 AM #110
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Re: LA Audio Show - pics and thoughts
Another observation - many rooms did a long wall setup. Not sure if that was strategic or was easier to setup.
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June 4, 2017, 11:37 AM #113
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June 4, 2017, 08:02 PM #116
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Re: LA Audio Show - pics and thoughts
Great photos....Thanks for sharing! Hoping to hear some impressions on the Vivids as well as the Dartzeel/Evolution setup.
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Re: LA Audio Show - pics and thoughts
They were both excellent - in my top 5 rooms with Vandy for sure.
For lower priced gear, Pranafidelity and Zu really rocked it.
I also enjoyed Magico on Jadis and YG on ARC - go figure as they aren't shown with tubes often!
The Tidal room was nice, but gosh if I didn't feel the price tag wasn't commensurate with the performance.
Can't say I heard any horns or panels that I enjoyed.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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June 4, 2017, 08:54 PM #119
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Roon NUC, Lumin X1 & L1, Ayre KX-5 Twenty, Ayre VX-R Twenty, Sonus Faber Olympica III, RAAL SR1a & HSA-1b
Audience Au24-SX interconnects & Zenwave SSR-11 speaker cables, Sablon Gran Corona & Zenwave PSR-11 power cords. Shunyata Everest 8000.
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Re: LA Audio Show - pics and thoughts
Day 3
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$900 system (Elac speakers + Emotiva integrated) and sounded great for the price
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Re: LA Audio Show - pics and thoughts
That's about it. I have some videos taken as well in some rooms where they played my music on my request. Will post them when I get a chance to process.
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June 5, 2017, 03:34 AM #134
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Re: LA Audio Show - pics and thoughts
The Magico room (S3 MkII) sounded great today. Effortless playback and very smooth. They couldn't play my CD (they didn't had a CD player), neither they had the recording in their collection (Remembrance - John Patitucci) but I listened to couple of LPs and digital. I requested Muddy Waters folk singer album and it sounded great but there were issues with the bass.
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Re: LA Audio Show - pics and thoughts
The Vivids were are the best room I heard on Day 2. Huge soundstage and very lively, yet a little laid back. You could listen to this system for hours without any fatigue.
I only heard the Evolution/Dartzeel on Day 1 but it sounded a bit hifi to me. I haven't returned, so I don't know if it improved later.
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June 5, 2017, 03:40 AM #136
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“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
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Re: LA Audio Show - pics and thoughts
The room had a single row very close to the back wall. I find it strange that the bass was very localized. When I sat in the middle, the bass was ok but wasn't deep. If I sat on either side of the middle position, the bass lost its anchor. If I stood behind the row closer to the back wall, the bass was deep but muddy. For companies like Magico, I am not sure why they skimp on getting bigger or proper rooms to showcase their speakers.
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Re: LA Audio Show - pics and thoughts
My top 3 rooms (and I was able to play my music)
1. Pranafidility
2. Karma/Viola
3. Vivids/Luxman
Out of all the rooms, I spent most of the time in Pranafidility and was amazed what the small monitors are capable of. In a small room, they played some tunes crazy loud without any harshness or fatigue but at the same time very very revealing. We played jazz, vocals, classical, rock and every time it performed like a champ. the dynamics was just off the chats. I am yet to hear a speaker in a show which can perform equally in more than one genre. On my request, they setup the floor standers and it took everything that the monitors did and took it to the next level. The setup was played with Pranafidlity preamp/amp - the amp is based off Hypex nc1200. After hearing this setup, anyone would have more respect for class D amp
The Karma/Viola was fantastic as well - very lively, huge dynamics and played well to variety of tunes. The Vivids/Luxman sounded great as well - great soundstage, lively but just a tad laid back and could listen for longer duration without fatigue.
All in all, it was a good show - got to hear some great systems.
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June 5, 2017, 04:49 AM #141
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“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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June 5, 2017, 05:11 AM #143
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“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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June 5, 2017, 06:29 AM #144
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Devg, thank you very much for the effort.
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June 5, 2017, 08:29 AM #145
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Devg, terrific job, thank you so much! Great commentary from yourself and Keith and others.
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June 5, 2017, 11:03 AM #148
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Great Job and Thanks for all the Photos!
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AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.
The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
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