Greetings from The Audio Association

TheAudioAssociation

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Hello WBF Members,

I'd like to take a few minutes to introduce myself. I'm Ed Sudario, the founder of The Audio Association. I'm thrilled to join What’s Best Forum and connect with others who share a passion for high-fidelity sound. At The Audio Association, we believe in the power of exceptional audio to transform experiences, and we're dedicated to helping enthusiasts like you achieve the pinnacle of sound reproduction.

A bit about me: My love for audio began in my grandparents' living room, where I was first introduced to their Grundig-Majestic console stereo. The warmth and richness of the sound captivated me and sparked a lifelong passion for high-quality audio. Since then, my journey has taken me through the intricacies of audio technology, exploring both analog and digital sources. Today, I have the privilege of working with some of the finest high-end products available, continuing my quest for sonic perfection.

The Audio Association was born out of this passion. Our mission is to provide audiophiles with personalized, consultative guidance to help them find the perfect audio gear for their unique needs and preferences. We believe in high-performance, high-value products that offer outstanding sound quality at various price points. Whether you're a seasoned audiophile or just starting your journey, we're here to offer expert advice and support every step of the way.

Here's what you can expect from The Audio Association:
  • Personalized Consultation: Tailored advice to help you select the best audio equipment for your specific setup and listening preferences.
  • Curated Selection of Gear: Handpicked audio products that meet the highest standards of performance and value.
  • In-Home Demo Opportunities: Experience most of the products we represent in the comfort of your own home.
  • Ongoing Support: Continued assistance to ensure your audio system delivers the ultimate listening experience.
I invite you to visit theaudioassociation.com to explore our offerings and schedule a consultation. Your journey to exquisite sound starts here, and I’m excited to be a part of it.

Looking forward to engaging with you all and sharing our passion for amazing sound!

Warm regards,

Ed Sudario
Founder, The Audio Association
theaudioassociation.com
 
Welcome Ed. For those of you that haven’t had the privilege to work with Ed, you are in for a treat. I worked with him and consulted on several different things for two years (hopefully without kicking tires) before I bought a thing. I suspect the relationship will continue for a long time (or until I run out of money, whichever first occurs).
 
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Welcome Ed. For those of you that haven’t had the privilege to work with Ed, you are in for a treat. I worked with him and consulted on several different things for two years (hopefully without kicking tires) before I bought a thing. I suspect the relationship will continue for a long time (or until I run out of money, whichever first occurs).
You are too kind! Have a great weekend!
 
Good to see you on here, Ed!

I figure it is worth sharing my experience as well. Ed got me into a Wave Kinetics NVS table, which I am confident is and will continue to be my end-game table. His expertise on the gear, patience, and passion for music / audio is beyond visible in everything he does. I plan to do several more upgrades to my rig and hope most of them are through Ed!
 

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I have gotten to know Ed very well over the past 18 months. Initially he helped secure a new touch pad for my NVS. There were many, many phone calls and texts involved between Ed and me and Ed and the supplier. He worked very hard to make this happen. Since then I have purchased other items from Ed and every transaction has been smooth.

I would highly recommend calling Ed if he sells gear that interests you.
 
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Welcome to WBF, Ed!
 
Can you feel the love Ed........

I've known Ed for years as he was always "the man"in Jonathan Tinn's rooms at the audio shows I attended. Ed iIMO is built from the same DNA as our dearly departed Jonathan. Ed has been a great asset to keep alive all of those great products and his smiling face at the shows always makes a listener feel welcome
 
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Good to see you on here, Ed!

I figure it is worth sharing my experience as well. Ed got me into a Wave Kinetics NVS table, which I am confident is and will continue to be my end-game table. His expertise on the gear, patience, and passion for music / audio is beyond visible in everything he does. I plan to do several more upgrades to my rig and hope most of them are through Ed!
Thanks Stephen! It's been a pleasure getting to know you and I appreciate your passion for music. Enjoy the day!
 
I have known Ed for a couple of years now. He is one of the very nicest, sweetest guys in audio, as well as one of the most knowledgeable, experienced and trustworthy. Ed is absolutely delightful!
 
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Is AudioAssociation a brick & mortar store or an Internet store or both?
Do you have a physical location?

Hello @jadedavid - I'm a homebased dealer located in Anaheim Hills, CA. You're more than welcome to come to our location and audition equipment that we represent. I truly believe that a demo in your home is the best route to determine how the gear sounds in your own system and room.

Thanks for asking!

Ed Sudario
 
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Can you feel the love Ed........

I've known Ed for years as he was always "the man"in Jonathan Tinn's rooms at the audio shows I attended. Ed iIMO is built from the same DNA as our dearly departed Jonathan. Ed has been a great asset to keep alive all of those great products and his smiling face at the shows always makes a listener feel welcome
Thanks Steve! I appreciate you mentioning JT and his endless pursuit of client satisfaction. Doing my best to help keep his legacy moving forward. Here's a pic of me and a one of a kind Jonathan Tinn Memorial Edition Wave Kinetics NVS Turntable at T.H.E. Show in Costa Mesa. TheAudioAssociation-TheShow.07.jpg
Here's another shot.

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Hi Ron!

Thanks for the kind words. Hope you had a great time at the California Audio Show. Just saw this video on Facebook and the room looked great with the new Clarysis Piccolo providing some wonderful music partnered with WestminsterLab electronics!
I have known Ed for a couple of years now. He is one of the very nicest, sweetest guys in audio, as well as one of the most knowledgeable, experienced and trustworthy. Ed is absolutely delightful!
 
Hi Ed, Great to see you here on WBF.

I've gotten to know Ed very well, after three recent transactions. All three were international, which add additional layers of logistical, import/export and payment elements to the equation. Ed handled all these deals flawlessly and made inherently complicated transactions seem simple. He has always made himself available to answer questions, provide technical support, etc.

Put simply, Ed is someone you can count on and is always an absolute pleasure to work with.
 
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Ed, it's great to have you on WBF, my friend!

For those of you who do not know, Ed is an analog devotee of both vinyl and tape and one of the best turntable set-up men in our business. He is also one of the most patient and even-tempered people I know, a quality that endears him to clients and all those who know him.
 
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great to see Ed Sudario and The Audio Association here on WBF.

i've known Ed for almost 2 decades now, and not only respect his knowledge and hifi judgement, but also consider him a trusted friend. i appreciate that anyone i have recommended Ed to, have been well served. i'm also excited for where he is taking the NVS turntable for the future.
 
Hi Ed, Great to see you here on WBF.

I've gotten to know Ed very well, after three recent transactions. All three were international, which add additional layers of logistical, import/export and payment elements to the equation. Ed handled all these deals flawlessly and made inherently complicated transactions seem simple. He has always made himself available to answer questions, provide technical support, etc.

Put simply, Ed is someone you can count on and is always an absolute pleasure to work with.
Hi Franz! Its been great helping you with these scenarios. Never a dull moment dealing with international shipping logistics. Appreciate you!
 
great to see Ed Sudario and The Audio Association here on WBF.

i've known Ed for almost 2 decades now, and not only respect his knowledge and hifi judgement, but also consider him a trusted friend. i appreciate that anyone i have recommended Ed to, have been well served. i'm also excited for where he is taking the NVS turntable for the future.
Hi Mike.

Thanks so much! I appreciate being able to follow along with you on your audio journey. I admire your quest for cutting edge audio reproduction.

Got some great things planned for Wave Kinetics!
 
Ed, it's great to have you on WBF, my friend!

For those of you who do not know, Ed is an analog devotee of both vinyl and tape and one of the best turntable set-up men in our business. He is also one of the most patient and even-tempered people I know, a quality that endears him to clients and all those who know him.
Hey Gary!

It's been fun partnering with you on getting WestminsterLab into the happy hands of our audio friends. The Zen approach to life has paid more dividends than I can count.

Thanks my friend!
 
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I never met Ed but since I owned Dartzeel and Evolution Acoustics MM2 and dealt with Jonathan Tinn for last decade I figured best to call THE AUDIO ASSOCIATION for a new streaming dac and media server. Ed suggested the Grimm Audio MU2. I purchased and Ed helped set up the Roon and Qobuz. The Grimm blew me away and is definitely one of the best. Ed also helped in contacting Herve Deletraz in getting a new remote replacement for the Dartzeel Nhb preamp model 2. They treat them like a gold bar. Thanks Ed
 

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