The Audio Association at THE Show – Costa Mesa, June 6–8, 2025

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Audio Association at THE Show – Costa Mesa, June 6–8, 2025: An Audiophile’s Delight

Dear audiophiles, we warmly invite you to the Hilton Costa Mesa for three rooms showcasing exceptional audio equipment. Join us for a remarkable listening experience!

Bristol 1: Diptyque, Audia Flight and Grimm Audio
Witness the West Coast premiere of the Diptyque Reference MK II Speakers, powered by the Audia Flight FLS1 Preamplifier and FLS 8 Monoblock Amplifiers—an elegant and refined system. The Grimm MU2 Streamer/DAC delivers pristine sound, connected by VIABLUE cables. DejitterIt’s Switch X and WiFi X ensure a robust audiophile network, all presented on Massif Audio Designs racks and stands.

Room 269: Grimm Audio
Experience the Grimm Audio LS1c Active Loudspeaker System, making its West Coast debut, paired with the acclaimed MU1 Music Streamer. Praised by Stereophile and soon to be reviewed by Twittering Machines, this setup shines with VIABLUE cables and DejitterIt components for flawless performance.

Balboa 1: Evolution Acoustics, Soulution, ATR Service, Wave Kinetics, DS Audio and Durand Tonearms
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking Evolution Acoustics SYSTEM THREE Loudspeakers, driven by the Soulution 727 Preamp and 711+ Stereo Amplifier—a soul-stirring blend of captivating dynamics, incredible soundstaging, and enveloping soundscapes that ignite your passion for music. Analog enthusiasts will appreciate the Wave Kinetics NVS Reference Turntable with a Durand Tosca LE Tonearm and DS Audio Master3 Optical Cartridge, complemented by the new DS Audio TB-100 Tube Phono Equalizer. Tape lovers, Andrey Kosobutsky of ATR Service, Inc. will showcase master tapes on a hot-rodded Ampex ATR-102 with MR70 Electronics, meticulously upgraded for unparalleled audio fidelity. The Grimm MU2 Streamer/DAC and DejitterIt network provide exceptional digital clarity. Across the room, the Evolution Acoustics MODEL ONE Loudspeakers, paired with the Soulution 331 Integrated Amp and Grimm MU1 Streamer, will demo at select times.

Join Us for an Unforgettable Experience!
Visit us to hear these remarkable systems in action. Interested in a personalized demo? Reach out via email at info@theaudioassociation.com or call 310-739-3400 to inquire about scheduling appointments. We look forward to meeting you and learning more about how we can help curate or elevate your listening experience. Bring a friend, share your favorite recordings, and connect with fellow audiophiles at THE Show. See you in Costa Mesa!
 
Looking forward to it Ed. Your room is always my first stop
 
Ed,
See you there!
Warren
 
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Hey Warren

It will be great to see you and catch up!

See you then.

Ed
 
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Here's a few shots of our rooms! Hope to see you this weekend!

Room 269 - Grimm LS1c's
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Bristol 1 - Diptyque Reference MK II
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Balboa 1 - Evolution Acoustics, Soulution and ATR Service.
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I was upstairs in your smaller room and I have to admit the sound from those little speakers was terrific Ed
 
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I was upstairs in your smaller room and I have to admit the sound from those little speakers was terrific Ed
Hi Steve

They sound so much bigger than the look! Extended and cohesive. Getting lots of glowing responses on the Grimm LS1C'S.
 
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Hi Steve

They sound so much bigger than the look! Extended and cohesive. Getting lots of glowing responses on the Grimm LS1C'S.
when I was in the room, people there were amazed at how large the sound was. They kept looking behind the speakers to see if something was hidden there. So kudos on that room Ed. Simple but excellent
 
Here's a video on our Diptyque Room - Bristol 1

 
One more on our Evolution Acoustics - Balboa 1 room

 
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both rooms were excellent Ed and definitely worth for people to hear. You should do a video of your room upstairs as well as that was really something
 
A sincere thanks to all that came by and paid us a visit at THE Show. All 3 of our rooms were producing some wonderful music and hopefully you enjoyed your listening sessions.

Please reach out to us if we can be of assistance.

We appreciate the support!
 
It was great meeting you Ed. All of your rooms sounded great.......

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I agree Ed. All 3 rooms were all sounding terrific
 

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