MBL of N America had an excellent sounding set-up using their 101 models and huge monoblocks.
Capital AudioFest 2024
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Estelon had two set ups at the show, and I greatly enjoyed the larger ceramic-driver model, with Vitus amplification.
Since I like listening in the dark I enjoyed this room for its ambiance.
It also sounded surprisingly good. The speakers and amp cost less than $10K total. From what I heard, that combination is an amazing value.
My best of show cost no object from Kharma. Paired with conrad-johnson and Laminator.
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Yup, I agree wholeheartedly with your description. Thankfully I do have 10 feet ceilings and these fit just right in my listening room. Mine are the same in a different finish that matches my room decor. Nice that you can customize these to your furniture.
For me, the Joe Block Trio was my highlight of the show. Superb musicianship. Many thanks to Doug White for making it happen.
I know 2 people with Odyssey Amps. About a $6500 set of monoblocks. I doubt in a blind test you would pick them apart from something costing $50,000
Val Cora's new entry-level, inexpensive MRB mini-sneakers make a big sound in a big room!
These look like the older Apogees that were popular in the 90’s.
My vote for best sound at the show is the VPI room with the big Stenheim speakers. The table was set up perfectly (of course) with that clarity that only a great direct-drive table can being. The AT cartridge was great - fast, articulate, but very natural sounding. The Gryphon amps sounded very balanced and the Steheim speakers were spectacular - So lifelike and natural. The synergy of this set up was off the charts
Capital AudioFest 2024 Show Wrap-Up by Ron
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Ron, I saw you in the tiny Soundlab room. You were so busy I just waived from afar.
I agree about the Kharma. They were owned by a customer of Evolution 20\20 Audio. Brand new out of the box. The owner was hovering about.
A word about Soundlab. They should be paired with an OTL. Preferably an Atma-sphere MA2.
it appears they were trying to dispel some myths, One, was that it needs a huge room. It was fine in near field in a room the size of a matchbook. Two that it requires a behemoth amplifier. In another room it as paired with a low watt L.T.A. amplifier. It sounded great.
I also took a selfie with Michael Fremer.
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