Rmaf 2011
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I wouldn't be too hard on the Colorado Audio Society regarding the badges. Let's remember that this is not a trade sponsored show, but the result of a lot of hard work by volunteers.
BTW, I never get in line for the badges at the Friday show opening...I shop for records. Within 15-30 minutes the line is gone and you can stroll up and get your badge.
BTW, I never get in line for the badges at the Friday show opening...I shop for records. Within 15-30 minutes the line is gone and you can stroll up and get your badge.
Agreed! Very nice conversation, glad to meet Gary again as well as having a lot of fun with all.... Thanks Steve for organizing it!
MEP-
Saw your comments in Doc's picture thread:
"TACT Audio Room" - according the list of exhibitors, TACT Audio wasn't at the show.
"Phillip O’Hanlon put on tape and played a cut from Curt Elling that was simply stunning. I clapped at the end of the song. I couldn’t help myself." - I'm a big fan of Kurt Elling, was the cut from
one of his live albums?
Saw your comments in Doc's picture thread:
"TACT Audio Room" - according the list of exhibitors, TACT Audio wasn't at the show.
"Phillip O’Hanlon put on tape and played a cut from Curt Elling that was simply stunning. I clapped at the end of the song. I couldn’t help myself." - I'm a big fan of Kurt Elling, was the cut from
one of his live albums?
As for Tact, we will have to look at Steve's pictures. It may have not been a "Tact" room, but I must have seen the name Tact somewhere in the room. With regards to Kurt Elling, the cut came from the unreleased Tape Project copy of his album "Flirting with Twilight." I had never heard of Kurt Elling before so I don't know what cut from the album it was. I just know it sounded great and it made me want to hear more from this guy. Hopefully someone else that heard the demo can tell you what cut it was.
I might have made a mistake and it was XACT audio and not TACT audio.
I might have made a mistake and it was XACT audio and not TACT audio.
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See Series 3
http://www.tapeproject.com/catalog/catalog.htm
Elling BTW is Paul's favorite male jazz singer--and it is a Blue Note Recording. Actually, I've heard most of the new series, either at CES or RMAF, and every one is a smash including CCR, Elling, Adderley, Cole, Nelson and Morgan. The best and having some Pampers nearby might be obligatory, is the John Lee Hooker with Canned Heat!!! Simpy unbelievable.
Actually can't wait to hear what the last two titles will be for Series 3.
As Townshend's local distributor I'm glad Mark liked the Rock VII. I'm also miffed that he heard it before our order arrived! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
See Series 3
http://www.tapeproject.com/catalog/catalog.htm
Elling BTW is Paul's favorite male jazz singer--and it is a Blue Note Recording. Actually, I've heard most of the new series, either at CES or RMAF, and every one is a smash including CCR, Elling, Adderley, Cole, Nelson and Morgan. The best and having some Pampers nearby might be obligatory, is the John Lee Hooker with Canned Heat!!! Simpy unbelievable.
Actually can't wait to hear what the last two titles will be for Series 3.
Myles-Correct me if I’m wrong, but the TP cuts you got to hear were all from ½” tape weren’t they? I think that’s cheating a little because you don’t get to buy the ½” tape at their normal prices. You end up with ¼” tape which doesn’t sound the same and probably won’t be as good. Also, I think the recording quality done for their ½” show tape is probably a little higher than their standard production runs of ¼” tape for the subscribers.
And having said that, the cut I heard from the Kurt Elling tape I previously mentioned was incredible.
Some excellent coverage of RMAF 2011 by Michael Lavorgna:
http://www.audiostream.com/
TAS Reports:
Jonathan Valin's Best in Show
Best Sound (over $40k)
Vandersteen 7 (with ARC Ref 250 amp)
Runners-up: Lansche 5.1, Cessaro Affascinate I SE, YG Acoustic Kipod II Signature (with Esoteric electronics), Vandersteen 7 (with Aesthetix electronics)
Best Sound (under $40k)
Audio Physic Avanteras
Runners-Up: Magico Q1 (on Sunday), Wilson Audio Sashas (with D’Agostino Momentum amp and McGrath tapes), Coincident Speaker Technology Pure Reference Extremes, Von Schweikert VR5 Anniversary (with The Tape Project tapes), Schimmel Voxativ Ampeggio
Greatest Bargains
Trigon Elektronik “Energy” integrated amp, Synergistic Research “The Music Cable”
Most Significant Product Introduction
Audio Research Reference 250, Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement moving-coil cartridge
Runners-Up: Schimmel Voxativ Ampeggio loudspeaker, Synergistic Research “The Music Cable” and Enigma II power supply, Clearaudio Master Innovation turntable, UHA-Q Phase 9 reel-to-reel tape deck
?Most Important Trend
DSP’d and/or amplified loudspeakers
Robert Harley’s Best of Show
Best Sound (cost no object)
Vandersteen 7s with ARC Reference 250 amplifiers and AudioQuest cables; Magico Q1s driven by BALabo electronics.
Best Sound (for the money)
The $2550-per-pair Studio Electric Monitors (reviewed last issue) not only sounded wonderful, but have a tremendous retro-cool vibe.
Greatest Bargain
The $3000 FET Valve 400R power amplifier from Audio by Van Alstine. With a tube input stage, regulated supplies to the output MOSFETs, and 200Wpc on tap, the 400R could be a giant killer. It sounded great driving Salk Song Tower speakers.
Most Significant Product Introduction
BSG Technologies QOL Signal Completion Stage. I’m still coming to grips with this potentially groundbreaking technology, but early indications are promising.
Most Significant Trend
The emergence of the dual-source demo at shows: music servers and turntables. The ascension of high-res, convenience of music servers, and the growing resurgence of vinyl are putting the final nails in the CD’s coffin, at least at shows.
http://www.audiostream.com/
TAS Reports:
Jonathan Valin's Best in Show
Best Sound (over $40k)
Vandersteen 7 (with ARC Ref 250 amp)
Runners-up: Lansche 5.1, Cessaro Affascinate I SE, YG Acoustic Kipod II Signature (with Esoteric electronics), Vandersteen 7 (with Aesthetix electronics)
Best Sound (under $40k)
Audio Physic Avanteras
Runners-Up: Magico Q1 (on Sunday), Wilson Audio Sashas (with D’Agostino Momentum amp and McGrath tapes), Coincident Speaker Technology Pure Reference Extremes, Von Schweikert VR5 Anniversary (with The Tape Project tapes), Schimmel Voxativ Ampeggio
Greatest Bargains
Trigon Elektronik “Energy” integrated amp, Synergistic Research “The Music Cable”
Most Significant Product Introduction
Audio Research Reference 250, Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement moving-coil cartridge
Runners-Up: Schimmel Voxativ Ampeggio loudspeaker, Synergistic Research “The Music Cable” and Enigma II power supply, Clearaudio Master Innovation turntable, UHA-Q Phase 9 reel-to-reel tape deck
?Most Important Trend
DSP’d and/or amplified loudspeakers
Robert Harley’s Best of Show
Best Sound (cost no object)
Vandersteen 7s with ARC Reference 250 amplifiers and AudioQuest cables; Magico Q1s driven by BALabo electronics.
Best Sound (for the money)
The $2550-per-pair Studio Electric Monitors (reviewed last issue) not only sounded wonderful, but have a tremendous retro-cool vibe.
Greatest Bargain
The $3000 FET Valve 400R power amplifier from Audio by Van Alstine. With a tube input stage, regulated supplies to the output MOSFETs, and 200Wpc on tap, the 400R could be a giant killer. It sounded great driving Salk Song Tower speakers.
Most Significant Product Introduction
BSG Technologies QOL Signal Completion Stage. I’m still coming to grips with this potentially groundbreaking technology, but early indications are promising.
Most Significant Trend
The emergence of the dual-source demo at shows: music servers and turntables. The ascension of high-res, convenience of music servers, and the growing resurgence of vinyl are putting the final nails in the CD’s coffin, at least at shows.
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