Vulcan
sounds like you have a nice setup
I attended RMAF in 2011. Heard the Soundscape 12s and rooms full of other speakers, and placed an order for SS10s
I was that impressed
There is always a contingent of audio circle Salk members at the fest, and Jim and Mary are such gracious hosts.
I missed out on dinner with the group as I had prior commitments
The Salks really pair well with the Van Alstine amps and it is quite revealing when Jim and Frank's straight forward systems stand up to and exceed mega buck systems with more money spent in just the cabling and power supply. The Philistines never had a chance
I also enjoyed meeting other manufacturers that I had bought equipment from - Mehran from ZYX, Thom Mackris from Galibrier, Nick Doshi, Tri Mai from Triplanar, acoustic zen, purist audio, etc.
I am curious to hear the SS8s and the ST Veracitys
Best days are early Friday (less crowds) and later on sunday (lower crowds and rooms dialed in)
If the particular speakers Jim is showing are not accounted for, they sell very quickly
In 2011 the SS12s were bought the first hour of the show!
Don't forget to spend time up in the mountains. It will be the end of the fall colors, spectacular aspen and cottonwoods at 7,000 - 9,000 ft elevations and first touches of snow on the lofty peaks
I highly recommend going.