First a huge shout out to Bob! No other NYC audio dealer would have gone to the lengths Bob did to host a group of nutty audiophiles!

What other store owner would swap speakers, amplifiers and preamplifiers in and out to suit audiophile's whims--not to mention getting on his knees to change cables? Bob, you certainly went beyond the call of duty and certainly got a good workout to boot! And also to Bob V. to keeping the group in great WA wine!
Second, it was really great meeting everyone! Moreso, it was amazing just getting to know everyone for being more than just an audiophile.
Finally, it was wonderful to have Bob V., Nelson, Jock and Bob M. visit Casa Astor. Sorry a few others couldn't make due to late commitments. Think a few minds might have been changed about Magicos not to mention analog and 15 ips tape. Certainly there was none of the analytical quality and the speakers showed their resolution, linearity, dynamics and soundstaging. Shows sadly, are just not a great place to judge speakers (Jock I promise to nudge Greg for you! I caught you salivating every time we played tape :bonkers

That Smoke and Mirrors tape certainly shook the room. :exciting: Wish though people had gotten a chance to hear the Atlas also in the system. Next year.
Now for a few pics from Saturday.
