I just returned home after an absolutely fantastic weekend with Steve, Kathy, Lukasz, and all the wonderful guests who joined us. I can’t thank our hosts enough for their incredible hospitality, welcoming us into their home with a rare warmth and generosity. The human connection alone made this trip unforgettable.
The audio experience was equally mesmerizing. When I last heard Steve’s system a couple of years ago, it was already outstanding. That time, we we had the LampizatOr Horizon alongside the Taiko Extreme as the digital front end, and the results were nothing short of astonishing.
Now, with the Horizon 360, Taiko Olympus & I/O, and the KBL Sound Extrema XDMI cable, the music reached an entirely new level. The solidity of images and dimensionality of the sound were almost surreal. The added detail in texture, liquidity, dynamic contrast, and holographic quality made this front end extraordinary.
We also enjoyed comparing the Horizon 360 playing via USB (which is already exceptional) to the XDMI protocol, and the difference was more significant than anyone anticipated. Every guest was thoroughly impressed.
Thanks once again to our hosts, and I hope to see some of you at Capital AudioFest this weekend!
Best,
Fred A.