munich show

[tunes]

Thanks Hyperion. Will look for your facebook pics. As a dealer for both Verity and Stenheim, can you comment on the differences when using nagra gear? I'm using Verity Amadis so likely the equivalent would be Alumine 3-way with Stenheim right? Differences in "house" sound, etc.?

 

[Perfect Sense]

Thanks Hyperion. Will look for your facebook pics. As a dealer for both Verity and Stenheim, can you comment on the differences when using nagra gear? I'm using Verity Amadis so likely the equivalent would be Alumine 3-way with Stenheim right? Differences in "house" sound, etc.?

Sorry for the late reply!

The very short version is that I believe Stenheim (Alumine monitor) to be a more neutral and perhaps lightweight speaker in overall character compared to Verity who does add a bit of sweetness and warmth to the presentation. That said, the Stenheims are never harsh or analytical - far from it. Perhaps a Magico with soul - if you like . Detail, transparency and definition without ever being tiresome.

The finish and build quality are at the top of the game from both brands.

Hope that helps.

 

[Glareskin]

I think Glareskin will be there too. Unfortunately I cant go this year...maybe next year!

Yes I was there Norman. What a great show it was! 3 days seemed not enough to hear everything I wanted. I will schedule it for next year again, please make sure you can go as well.
Very impressive. In multiple session I have heard it all (almost). Most impressive: Cabasse La Sphère, Focal Grande Utopia III with the new super amp from Naim and the Magico Ultimate wit Pass amps.
Most embarrassing: a demo from Octave with Triangle speakers. The first day they had an impressive demo playing an Ingram Washington vinyl record. That sounded really fluid. The next day they did something stupid. They hired a guy, the guy in the red sweater in this picture and he wanted to demo you could play anything on the combo. Well it turned out you cannot! He picked blindly the record James Brown - Living in America from a crate and then played it way too loud. My ears started bleeding! What a shame!