Audiocircle member RMAF 2010 show coverage.

Pez · « **on:** 14 Oct 2010, 11:17 pm »

For everyone who is kind enough to share pics, impressions and any other RMAF related info please do so here. For coherence sake I will appreciate it if people do not open there own topics for 2010 RMAF coverage. If necessary please pm me if you have any concerns or questions.

Wayne1 · « **Reply #1 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 04:46 am »

Today was move in and set up for vendors.

Lou and I had a bit of a late start. Once we finally arrived at the Marriott, there were a few changes in how the hotel dealt with the exhibitors. We had to leave our ID with security while we were moving in gear. The freight elevators had some glitch where only one of two would move at a time.

We did have quite a bit of help, including PEZ, so it really did not take too long to put all the gear in the room.

Lou has his speakers showing in two other rooms. Lots of boxes to store.

We had Rod of Soundings, local hi-fi store, in to do a Master Set speaker position. Very interesting theory. It really improved the low end response and integration of the speakers to the room.

After initial set-up we starting changing cables, room treatment position and some gear.

What we ended up the night with was to add in my modded EE DAC in place of the AMR transport DAC. In our opinion the modded EE was the way to go.

Please stop by tomorrow and let us know what you think.

vinyl_lady · « **Reply #2 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 05:11 am »

Quote from: Wayne1 on 15 Oct 2010, 04:46 am

What we ended up the night with was to add in my modded EE DAC in place of the AMR transport DAC. In our opinion the modded EE was the way to go.

I was there when they changed out some cables and added Wayne's modded EE DAC. Bringing the modded EE DAC into the system really improved the clarity, detail and tonal balance of the system. The bass was a little boomy with the AMR DAC, but smoothed out nicely with the modded EE DAC. The room sounded really good tonight

MaxCast · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 10:18 am »

Quote from: Wayne1 on 15 Oct 2010, 04:46 am

We had Rod of Soundings, local hi-fi store, in to do a Master Set speaker position. Very interesting theory. It really improved the low end response and integration of the speakers to the room.

I'd be very interested in seeing a pic of master set from the sweet spot and the back of the room.

Good luck at the show, Wayne. Hi pez.

vinyl_lady · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 01:15 pm »

Quote from: MaxCast on 15 Oct 2010, 10:18 am

I'd be very interested in seeing a pic of master set from the sweet spot and the back of the room.

Good luck at the show, Wayne. Hi pez.

I will take a couple today. Good morning from Denver

martyo · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 02:06 pm »

Good morning Laura!

arthurs · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 03:26 pm »

I am really hung over and can't find my camera....

ltr317 · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 03:40 pm »

I'm probably not as hung over as Arthurs, but didn't get much sleep, so my focus need adjusting. Will take some photos today.

TomS · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 03:55 pm »

Quote from: arthurs on 15 Oct 2010, 03:26 pm

I am really hung over and can't find my camera....

I think I'm glad I missed that

Just arrived at the hotel and looking forward to day 1.

Tom

James Romeyn · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 04:03 pm »

I'll add some old images from the 2008 show....

NOT!

Thanks Pez. Please keep dispensing!

Pez · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 04:34 pm »

Just arrived. I've seen a ton of ACers already and have started wandering around. I will be posting periodic updates. Trying to go strictly iPhone and iPad for the whole show. I will occasionally pull out the DSLR to take some quality pics with. Looks like it's going to be a phenomenal show this year!

James Romeyn · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 05:04 pm »

I respectfully request images and a report concerning Duke LeJeune's AudioKinesis speakers.

TIA!

Tyson · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 05:07 pm »

The back of my fat shaved head. Poor Pez has this to look forward to for the rest of the day.

martyo · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 05:09 pm »

Quote from: Tyson on 15 Oct 2010, 05:07 pm

The back of my fat shaved head. Poor Pez has this to look forward to for the rest of the day.

Looks okay from here.

Tyson · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 05:09 pm »

Pic repost

ArthurDent · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 05:20 pm »

Thanks for the pics Laura, Tyson, keep them coming along with impressions. Much appreciated by those of us who couldn't make it.

vinyl_lady · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 05:41 pm »

Show director Marjorie attending to last minute changes before the show officially opens. She's the best

Lou Hinkley's flagship room (1030) before adding the Galibier TT (his speakers are in 4 rooms this year). The speakers were Master Set by Rod Tomson (Soundings Hi Fi). The left speaker is 22.5" from the wall behind the speakers and the right speaker is 24.5" from that wall.

Dan Wright's room featuring, among other goodies, his new LS-100 line stage with phono and the Daedalus DA-RMA speakers.

Back to the show, more later

jtwrace · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 07:21 pm »

Please let me know how the Kaiser Acoustics room sounds this year.

rklein · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 08:01 pm »

I would greatly appreciate anyone's impressions on the following DACS.
Neko Audio
W4S DAC I & II
EE DAC

or any other "affordable" DACS

Thanks,

Randy

Pez · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 Oct 2010, 08:22 pm »

Awesome awesome sound from these!