Some 2018 Axpona Pics

[Ron Resnick]

Thank you for the photos, ceasar!

There are some might-fine systems there!

What solid-state amplifier was on those MG-20.7s?

The ARC 750s always look very scientist laboratory serious to me.

And Lief: I see those two pairs of VAC 450 iQs!

 

[rblnr]

Stop by the Scaena room and say hello if you’d like. I think you’ll be impressed with the sound.

 

[dminches]

 

[caesar]

Nice background.

Yes, you definitely get it. It's about the entire experience, not just about the product!

 

[caesar]

Thank you for the photos, ceasar!

There are some might-fine systems there!

What solid-state amplifier was on those MG-20.7s?

The ARC 750s always look very scientist laboratory serious to me.

And Lief: I see those two pairs of VAC 450 iQs!

Hi Ron,
It is Skylab's picture, but it looks like a big Mark Levinson 53X. 534? 532? 536?

 

[caesar]

Very high powered Ayon with efficient Lumenwhite speakers. Outstanding sound!

 

[caesar]

Large Piega speakers, from behind. Gorgeous looking speaker. The room was having technical difficulties, unfortunately.

 

[caesar]

Smaller Piegas with $70K+ Air Tight amps. Gorgeous sound! For those with $$$,$$$ and a small room, it is a dream system.

 

[caesar]

Classic Audio - Atmasphere - United Home Audio Tape Deck.
Listening to tapes was outstanding. Otherwise, meh.

 

[caesar]

 

[caesar]

Excellent value system: $3K Falcon speakers and $4K Line Magnetic Integrated (prices are approximate - may be off by several hundred $)

 

[caesar]

NOLA Contender with VAC - Outstanding value and some of the best sound at the show! NOLA contenders are under $7K!!!! It's a steal. Sounds great with the VAC integrated

 

[caesar]

 

[caesar]

Baby MBLs with Vitus Integrated - Great Combo! Dynamics and Warmth!

 

[caesar]

Kharma and Nagra HD - Exquisite sound! Ravishing looking electronics!

 

[caesar]

Von Schweikert Audio with VAC. Good Room, but missing the vital ASC tube traps this year. It was soooo much better last year.

 

[caesar]

 

[caesar]

Avantgarde Trio with 4 basshorns. Some of the best sound I heard at the show, along with United Home Audio - Atmasphere - Classic Speakers, MSB YG, and MBL 101.

Both MBL and Avantgarde had slam! Whereas the MBL was smoother, the crazy 3D soundstaging, and a better disappearing act, Avantgarde had that horn immediacy and dynamics. Wow! Pick your poison!

 

[dminches]

Kharma and Nagra HD - Exquisite sound! Ravishing looking electronics!

This room sounded excellent.

 

[Skylab]

Thank you for the photos, ceasar!

There are some might-fine systems there!

What solid-state amplifier was on those MG-20.7s?

The ARC 750s always look very scientist laboratory serious to me.

And Lief: I see those two pairs of VAC 450 iQs!

Hi Ron,
It is Skylab's picture, but it looks like a big Mark Levinson 53X. 534? 532? 536?

Indeed a big ML, but I didn’t note the model. I was there early the first day, but the sound in that room was much, much too bright. And I am a fan of the Maggie sound and former Maggie owner, so hopefully they got that fixed somehow/at some point.