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    Re: RMAF 2014 Official Photo Thread

    Welcome to the forum Grubble.
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    Re: RMAF 2014 Official Photo Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Nelson/Mike,

    You have to tell me more about this amp, holy cow!

    Love it!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post


    I remain unimpressed. Bass was boomy. No depth of soundstage. As always, YMMV.

    Booth babes were nice though!


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    what speakers are those?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dafos View Post
    what speakers are those?
    The sign at the back says. The model is MKS - X.

    I went back all three days. No change in opinion. I mean, for $60,000? Come on.
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    Re: RMAF 2014 Official Photo Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by XV-1 View Post
    Hi Joe
    Made by Opera audio under Consonance brand in China. Funny in Australia they sell for around $4500
    It's a shorter trip from China I guess.
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    Re: RMAF 2014 Official Photo Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by grubble View Post
    The room that floored me was the Triode Corp 845 amps and Acoustic Zen speakers. Great emotion from that combination.
    Agreed. You see this pairing quite often (CES, RMAF, etc.). I call it my relief room.
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    Quote Originally Posted by grubble View Post
    ...The room that floored me was the Triode Corp 845 amps and Acoustic Zen speakers. Great emotion from that combination.
    Makes me curious as to how they would sound with the Allnic T2000
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dafos View Post
    what speakers are those?
    Was one of my worst of the show
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    I really love the look (and sound!) of D'ag gear. It has a classical vintage alien look about it. Quite a timeless design. I'd like to see him do tubes.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    It's a shorter trip from China I guess.
    Chi-Fi... No thanks. They have a different constitution to the Japanese when it comes to the Hi.


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    Re: RMAF 2014 Official Photo Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by mep View Post
    I heard several rooms that had Zu speakers and Zu speakers definitely have a sound. I think I understand why people who love only digital love Zu speakers (two brights don't make it wrong or something like that). I did get a chance to play a couple of LPs I brought with me in the Shroeder room so that was cool. Seriously, I will have to look at the notes I took because I did scribble some things down as I was listening to the Zu speakers.
    thanks Mark. i'm not sure what you mean about the digital guys liking them, but look forward to reading your notes. i'd say the Zu sound can be forward to some people due to lack of crossover and depending on amplification.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve View Post
    I really love the look (and sound!) of D'ag gear. It has a classical vintage alien look about it. Quite a timeless design. I'd like to see him do tubes.
    That will never, ever happen according to Dan.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor View Post
    That will never, ever happen according to Dan.
    I think you are right Myles. Dan has made his mark in the world by designing and building the best SS gear he knows how to produce. There is a permanence to the degree of control you have over the life of a SS product with regards to its inherent sound. That is what draws many talented people to only build SS products because they not only love how their creations sound, they love the fact the sound is going to remain stable for 15-20 years until it's time to replace the aging capacitors. With tube products, the manufacturer pretty much loses control of the sound the minute the product leaves the factory to head to its new home. SS designers would have nightmares about losing that much control over the sound of their products.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KeithR View Post
    thanks Mark. i'm not sure what you mean about the digital guys liking them, but look forward to reading your notes. i'd say the Zu sound can be forward to some people due to lack of crossover and depending on amplification.
    Keith- When I first sat down, they were playing LPs and I wasn't impressed. This was mainly due to the amount of surface noise I was hearing from their LPs and I was attributing the ZU speakers with exacerbating the noise. I also may have been mistaken about my perceptions that people who own Zu speakers primarily listen to digital, but I will let the Zu owners step up and correct me on that. Straight from my notes as I sat there listening in the Xact Audio room with a Schroder arm mounted to a Dobbins Beat table with Absolare electronics and Zu speakers:

    "I'm starting to understand why people who like Zu speakers like digital as it makes analog sound noisy and the speakers sound bright which PCM people seem to like. The amount of surface noise is distracting. I gave them my copy of Charles Mingus "Tijuana Nights" to play and the surface noise all but disappeared. Nice upper midrange/high-frequency dynamics. The snare and cymbals sound really dynamic. Very lively sounding which I would expect from a pair of speakers that are hovering around 100dB efficient. Still a little bright. Not quite enough body to the acoustic bass. The dynamic contrasts in the bass don't sound quite as real as I'm used to."

    After hearing the ZU speakers in several rooms, I noticed they sounded bright in both rooms and maybe because they are voiced to be more midrange/high end sounding than having a really good bass foundation sitting under them. I will say that when they played my copy of the Secret Policeman's Ball with the two cuts that Pete Townsend is playing acoustic guitar by himself and singing, the system sounded very good with those two instruments (guitar and voice). When Pete Townsend was singing and playing "Pinball Wizard" it sounded damn good. The ultra speed that Townsend plays with on the second cut "Drowned" from Quadrophenia and his vocals was blowing people away in the room. People were asking for the LP cover so they could photograph it in hopes of finding a copy. This LP is long out of print so I wish them all the best in finding a clean copy on the used market.

    So, these are my snapshot impressions from hearing ZU speakers in a couple of rooms so you can take them with a grain of salt and a heaping helping of hotel room acoustics mixed in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    I'd be more impressed if Lyn was, Ha! Just kidding.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mep View Post
    "I'm starting to understand why people who like Zu speakers like digital as it makes analog sound noisy and the speakers sound bright which PCM people seem to like. The amount of surface noise is distracting. I gave them my copy of Charles Mingus "Tijuana Nights" to play and the surface noise all but disappeared. Nice upper midrange/high-frequency dynamics. The snare and cymbals sound really dynamic. Very lively sounding which I would expect from a pair of speakers that are hovering around 100dB efficient. Still a little bright. Not quite enough body to the acoustic bass. The dynamic contrasts in the bass don't sound quite as real as I'm used to."

    After hearing the ZU speakers in several rooms, I noticed they sounded bright in both rooms and maybe because they are voiced to be more midrange/high end sounding than having a really good bass foundation sitting under them. I will say that when they played my copy of the Secret Policeman's Ball with the two cuts that Pete Townsend is playing acoustic guitar by himself and singing, the system sounded very good with those two instruments (guitar and voice). When Pete Townsend was singing and playing "Pinball Wizard" it sounded damn good. The ultra speed that Townsend plays with on the second cut "Drowned" from Quadrophenia and his vocals was blowing people away in the room. People were asking for the LP cover so they could photograph it in hopes of finding a copy. This LP is long out of print so I wish them all the best in finding a clean copy on the used market.

    So, these are my snapshot impressions from hearing ZU speakers in a couple of rooms so you can take them with a grain of salt and a heaping helping of hotel room acoustics mixed in.
    Thank you very much, Mark. Were they Definitions on the Absolare? That should have been an ideal combo w/ active bass to tune to room.

    I saw a couple photos of Druids w/ Peachtree- I've only heard Druid Vs once and found them bright, but not in my room and was a nearfield setup. So tough for me to tell you if its inherently bright. I might get to hear another pair this week actually for fun at Danny Kaey's house.

    Next year, I'm going to make my way to the show. Hope we can compare notes live someday.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KeithR View Post
    Thank you very much, Mark. Were they Definitions on the Absolare? That should have been an ideal combo w/ active bass to tune to room.

    I saw a couple photos of Druids w/ Peachtree- I've only heard Druid Vs once and found them bright, but not in my room and was a nearfield setup. So tough for me to tell you if its inherently bright. I might get to hear another pair this week actually for fun at Danny Kaey's house.

    Next year, I'm going to make my way to the show. Hope we can compare notes live someday.
    The Rockports and Magicos sounded far better in the Xact Audio room at the previous shows.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor View Post
    The Rockports and Magicos sounded far better in the Xact Audio room at the previous shows.
    well, Magico and Rockport also are 5x more expensive

    I wish I could have heard the Absolares- they never come to Newport.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KeithR View Post
    well, Magico and Rockport also are 5x more expensive

    I wish I could have heard the Absolares- they never come to Newport.
    Price aside, there was no contest. Should it be the other way around?
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    Quote Originally Posted by KeithR View Post
    Thank you very much, Mark. Were they Definitions on the Absolare? That should have been an ideal combo w/ active bass to tune to room.

    I saw a couple photos of Druids w/ Peachtree- I've only heard Druid Vs once and found them bright, but not in my room and was a nearfield setup. So tough for me to tell you if its inherently bright. I might get to hear another pair this week actually for fun at Danny Kaey's house.

    Next year, I'm going to make my way to the show. Hope we can compare notes live someday.
    Keith-The Absolare preamp and amp were in the signal chain with the Zu speakers.

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    I'm not sure Myles- I haven't been to RMAF even, so will take your word for it.

    I don't prescribe to more $ is better though so should take back my previous comment

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    I'm not sure Myles- I haven't been to RMAF even, so will take your word for it.

    I don't prescribe to more $ is better though so should take back my previous comment
    What I was trying to say, is there's something to going into a room, hearing an inexpensive component and coming out saying that it gave the more expensive piece a run for the money.
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    TY Myles! After all these years, it is quite an achievement for the Infiniti IRS Betas to be recognized as a top sounding speaker at the fest.
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    Thanks Myles !
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    Quote Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor View Post
    What I was trying to say, is there's something to going into a room, hearing an inexpensive component and coming out saying that it gave the more expensive piece a run for the money.
    I think speakers are really personal, so it doesn't really matter. Anyways, sorry for taking this thread on a tangent.

    and thanks again for the photos/write-up- i have been impressed for two years with the Zesto/TAD system at Newport.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    TY Myles! After all these years, it is quite an achievement for the Infiniti IRS Betas to be recognized as a top sounding speaker at the fest.
    Kind of says something, doesn't it?

    If I had the room, the IRS speakers would be very high on my list (assuming I could find a mint pair).

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    Re: RMAF 2014 Official Photo Thread

    Read the whole thread, looked at the pics, yet I see no mention of the new ARC Galileo gear? Did they not show? I know many folks said they'd reserve judgement until seeing in person and listening... I am surprised no mention or pics? (Or maybe I just missed it?)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobvin View Post
    Read the whole thread, looked at the pics, yet I see no mention of the new ARC Galileo gear? Did they not show? I know many folks said they'd reserve judgement until seeing in person and listening... I am surprised no mention or pics? (Or maybe I just missed it?)
    It wasn't there and I'm still trying to figure out why ARC charges more for the Galileo gear while admitting privately its not sonically as good as their REF gear. Are customers merely paying for pretty?

    I loved the REF75 with KT150's on the Nola's. So musical.


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    I haven't heard IRS Betas in 20+ years but I recall they were special, good to know my ears were as educated then as they are now. I recently passed on a mint set of RS1bs, maybe I should have made a better effort to 'try' them out. I loved the Pulsars when I owned them, perspectives are more of the same Jeff J always gets great sound. I have mixed feeling about the big Focals, Garth must've played a large role with the sound they acheived - he knows how to set up great systems.

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    Interesting comment about the PS Audio system at RMAF from audiocircle:

    "To be clear: I used to work for PS Audio, I know Paul quite well, and correspond with him often. I am also welcome at PS Audio HQ to hear things in their listening room (I live in the Boulder area). I do read his blog regularly also. But, I get my listening impressions from my own ears, not from what a manufacturer might suggest... The PS Audio system at RMAF sounded totally blah, little definition, no presence, no air, and quite diffuse non specific imaging. Along with that, it also did not feature much body or musical warmth, off course, bass was impressive on Rutter's Requiem with the bass towers, but that was about it. I listened to to the Chicago Symphony Scheherazade, and it was blah, this is a recording I am very familiar with and it should never be boring."

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    Very nice Panerai, Myles. Your good taste apparently goes beyond audio equipment!

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    Very nice Panerai, Myles. Your good taste apparently goes beyond audio equipment!
    Thanks, a Luminor GMT that is no longer made. Bought the watch right after Sylvester made the company famous. Recently brought the watch into the Panarei store to get the band replaced and the salespeople went gaga over it; didn't know if was going to get it back!
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    Watch collectors can be a bit crazy, even comparable to high end audio junkies in their obsessive nature.

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    Myles- Panerai recently sent me some marketing material on this one. Beautiful:

    Luminor Marina 8 days acciaio PAM00590 - Collection LUMINOR - Watches Officine Panerai

    My 111 was 4k years ago, but sold it. Loved the look, but just didn't get enough wrist time due to its size. Current prices have really moved- wow! 7k for a Unitas movement is something else.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KeithR View Post
    Myles- Panerai recently sent me some marketing material on this one. Beautiful:

    Luminor Marina 8 days acciaio PAM00590 - Collection LUMINOR - Watches Officine Panerai

    My 111 was 4k years ago, but sold it. Loved the look, but just didn't get enough wrist time due to its size. Current prices have really moved- wow! 7k for a Unitas movement is something else.
    Thanks Keith. Yes you need a big wrist as mine is 44 mm.
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    there was a time they couldn't give away panerais, a salesman at Tourneau even talked me out of one and referred to it as a glorified 'fashion watch'. he went on to say it had little to no upside and wouldn't appreciate - boy, was he wrong. 44mm doesn't fit me well anyways, but Myles pulls it off. I have to start working out with something heavier than soup cans

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    Quote Originally Posted by puroagave View Post
    there was a time they couldn't give away panerais, a salesman at Tourneau even talked me out of one and referred to it as a glorified 'fashion watch'. he went on to say it had little to no upside and wouldn't appreciate - boy, was he wrong. 44mm doesn't fit me well anyways, but Myles pulls it off. I have to start working out with something heavier than soup cans
    Yes did you see what Slytechs are going for? Bid on one (see #2) back in one of the Antiquorum auctions back in 2001 and missed winning the Slytech it by $100. It went for $3700.
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    Myles, will there be an AV Showrooms video wrap up like previous shows?


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    Panerai, yeah I had one about 12 years ago or so. Man I should have kept that watch, could probably have sold it now for many times what I paid for that thing. It looked ridiculously big at the time, the norm now.

    Nice watch Myles congrats on keeping it after all these years. I noticed it on your wrist in Chad's room at RMAF, very cool.


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    Quote Originally Posted by socfan12 View Post
    Myles, will there be an AV Showrooms video wrap up like previous shows?
    Yes, Peter had a couple of shoots at some manufacturers in CO after the show. He's back now and sure is working on it right now!
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    Yes. Devialet 800 was being demoed on Focal speakers using SAM.


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    Devialet show a world beyond the black box at RMAF '14 | Digital Audio Review by John Darko

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    Can't remember if Ayre's crazy room was posted in this thread. Just in case not, here goes.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Jones View Post
    Can't remember if Ayre's crazy room was posted in this thread. Just in case not, here goes.


    Yup ... I remember. There was a bar to the left (which you can't really see). What was the point of this room? Ok, it was different....but a waste of money IMO.


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    What seemed like a good idea to them, obviously turned bad. Agreed, waste of a room.


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    What seemed like a good idea to them, obviously turned bad. Agreed, waste of a room.
    looks like someone is going to get on the stage and recite poetry.
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    Lol! Thanks for posting that pic.
    Ayre probably gets the award for having the most creative transformation of a hotel room again. Last year they re-created a record shop. The year before it was a 60s era retro lounge living room. Always seems like the guys are having a great time there.

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    Lol! Thanks for posting that pic.
    Ayre probably gets the award for having the most creative transformation of a hotel room again. Last year they re-created a record shop. The year before it was a 60s era retro lounge living room. Always seems like the guys are having a great time there.
    It was definitely cool, but I don't think it's an effective way to promote their products. Nobody was listening or chatting, just poking their heads in for a look and then off they go.


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