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    Rhapsody.Audio Listening Rooms

    Loved seeing and hearing everything. More parts to come... Plus I need to come to NYC next
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    Lone Star Audio Fest 2023

    I have coverage from each day in each room as well as wrap up videos. It was totally different from Munich but cool to see things you never see normally... Just stuff from hardcore audiophile passions... Like this
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    Munich show 2023 Hifideluxe and MOC .

    Lol... How can I give the wrong impression when I literally filmed quasi streaming the entire show from my perspective. You don't have to take my word for it, just watch and see for yourself. You may not have much experience with shows or the industry, but this is far more business oriented...
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    Who’s going to T.H.E. Show SoCal 2023?

    It's a small show you can pretty much see in one day, but I enjoy it because you can spend more time in each room. I plan to attend.
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    Lone Star Audio Fest 2023

    I plan to attend. I was going to do a room with the 3mA guys in Houston, but they have conflicts. I'll have the Bacch ADIO with me for in-home demos while in Dallas (first come first serve and limited availability left), but I also may partner with any room who wants to have the Bacch in their...
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    Love Is Always Better the Second Time Around: The Sanders Sound Systems 10e Hybrid Electrostatic Speaker

    I think you do a good job of highlighting some issues people have with certain recording techniques, but you're still looking at it through the lense of your personal preferences as well as false comparisons and benchmarks. You keep wanting a live concert to evolve in front of you regardless of...
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    BACCH-SP: The future of high-end audio? Yes.

    There was a lot from Capital Audio Fest, but be on the lookout for articles coming soon from The Absolute Sound. Andrew Quint I believe is now using the Bacch for all reviews going forward and Edgar will have a big article soon...plus reports from others like Robert Harley. I have many...
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    Love Is Always Better the Second Time Around: The Sanders Sound Systems 10e Hybrid Electrostatic Speaker

    Interesting comment, but I think your experience of "exaggerated 3D" is easily explainable since you mentioned your benchmark is a "live concert". The Bacch doesn't seek to recreate a live concert....unless that's what was intended in the recording. Most recordings are studio based and not the...
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    BACCH-SP: The future of high-end audio? Yes.

    I do have a lot of videos already on the Bacch. Right now I just have the Bacch4Mac, but it's been upgraded to the full pro status that includes the headphone and many other additions. I know someone asked about the headphone module and it's impressive. Really freaky in a good way. You...
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    PACIFIC AUDIO FEST

    I have a comprehensive video (over 40 minutes) that covers virtually everything that stood out to me. The Arion were very good and reminded me of a pair of speakers I owned in the past (and still own). I address that in the upcoming video which I think I will release tomorrow or Friday. If...
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    PACIFIC AUDIO FEST

    I have over 60 videos from the Pacific Audio Fest and more to come. Tomorrow I'll release my wrap-up video with "best rooms", but nearly everything was better than most shows because of a few factors: 1. The attendance was really light. Thus, the noise floor was low and you could get the prime...
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    Interview with Stavros Danos of Aries Cerat

    Fans of Aries Cerat will certainly appreciate this interview. He provides great insights into the designs of both their electronics and speakers. Very innovative and state-of-the-art brand that truly delivers a "high-end" product and experience...
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    SMC audio gear

    I don't know exactly. He made a deal that included a custom preamp too which has just been completed. I'll have a video soon. It was very reasonable for the performance and customization... Well less than dealer and distributor markup pricing. If you call Steve directly I'm sure he will tell you.
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    Florida Audio Expo 2022 is a go

    I wasn't at the CAF, but this show seemed on par with many other crowds I've seen at shows over 20 years. You'll have spurts where the rooms are packed and spurts where there's plenty of room. It may not have been recorded attendance, but the # of rooms were less, so it made it pretty similar...
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    Florida Audio Expo 2022 is a go

    I'm 95% certain I will buy the Stax and Blue Hawaii combo. It's just a case of when. I'd like to hear more variety of tracks...maybe Axpona
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    Florida Audio Expo 2022 is a go

    I attended and uploaded a video of almost every room except one that was pretty bad. Here's the recap video of what I found to be the best, but frankly the other videos and "surprises" video are worthwhile to check out since many new brands (or less common ones) exhibited at the show. It was...
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    Spooktacular Audio Show

    Capital Audiofest looked like it was successful which is good news. I know the Spooktacular Audio Fest was a big hit, but was a totally different type show. For those interested in a 30 minute summary...
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    Spooktacular Audio Show

    If you can't make it, I'll have videos on my yt channel, so at least you can get a flavor being there virtually. Maybe I'll even do a Livestream.
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    Spooktacular Audio Show

    I mentioned it on my small YouTube channel, but those near Houston Texas may be interested in an audio show October 30th at 3mA Audio. One of the only demo pair of MBL Extremes are on display as well as many other unique gear. Reps from MBL and Nordost are scheduled to do formal demos as...
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    The Home Entertainment Show

    You hit the nail on the head. I've been going to shows since the 90s, and this one was super unique. It was like spending 3 days in dealerships where you could interact and listen much more than ever before.
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    Wilson Maxx 3 and Vitus Audio

    I've got at least 6 more videos. The next system we setup is B&W Nautilus and also Avantgarde Duo. We also do "sound checks" on the cars... Not the stereos in the cars... instead... an engine roar comparison between Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren and Porsche. Never been to anyone's house that...
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    Wilson Maxx 3 and Vitus Audio

    For those who like over-the-top systems, homes, cars, etc...I was lucky to accompany the guys at 3mA Audio to a customer install in Las Vegas. We stayed over 4 days setting up 3 mega systems in this customer's new home. The first was Wilson Audio Maxx 3 with Vitus Audio monos (others will...
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    Graham Audio LS5/8

    I agree. Those speakers and the system sounded sweet. I featured it in a few videos, but here is one where I went with Steve McCormack and Rick Brown of HiFi One...both of them liked it too.
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    The Home Entertainment Show

    Are you guys still on lockdown? If you can travel, try to come to Rocky Mountain Audio Fest in Denver this coming October. I will be there covering the show, but also my friends will have 2 rooms in tandem with MBL and Estelon...should be amazing! BTW, I finished my videos on The Home...
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    The Home Entertainment Show

    I attended THE Show 2021 in Long Beach. It was small and lightly attended, but that was a positive for those that attended. I got to spend a lot of time in each room and will have plenty of "deep dive" videos. I already have a few on YouTube for those interested... The Home Entertainment...
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    SMC audio gear

    Just did a video with Steve and one of his customers (a good friend of mine) who just received a custom pair of monos from SMcAudio. These weren't totally "cost-no-object", but it was a very healthy budget that allowed Steve to apply whatever was needed for optimal performance. Even the...
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    MBL 101 X-Tremes

    It's hard to say what may be best for any particular room without measuring and hearing first hand. However, based on my experience with MBLs and others that own them, I can share just some anecdotal recommendations. First, there really is no "first reflection point" with MBLs, so I think...
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    MBL 101 X-Tremes

    Yeah...I loved that room. I've been lucky to hear quite a few mega dollar rooms and go to many shows over the years. That room definitely stood out amongst the crowd. Many more videos to come of other systems...
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    MBL 101 X-Tremes

    I think this demo pair came from a Florida dealership.
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    MBL 101 X-Tremes

    The room is far from perfect, but it's not terrible either. As far as showrooms go, it's more than good enough to showcase what the Extremes can do. I recently did a video series where I compared different room and systems with the same tracks. Here is one of them that has the MBL Extremes at...

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