Hey Den!
That's a damn shame about the GS150. It sounded awesome in Raleigh, the highlight of the show for me. Flimsy junk can't even survive a car trip 100 miles! haha
j/k! In Raleigh it played with the GS Preamp and CD9 with Aerial 20T, all together very refined. Dave Gordon said the GS150 will cost 18k.
I only heard the Martin Logans through the door, but they sounded HUGE.
What system did Fremer play in Charlotte? In Raleigh he had Linn Sondek, Vandy Treos, Ayre DAC, don't remember the amp? Great sounding system. Did he play that Larry Young 'Unity' record?
Another highlight for me in Raleigh was the B&W CM10 speakers with their new Classe Sigma electronics. Extremely solid sound, awesome imaging, clear and clean, extended top and bottom. Best class D I've heard yet. Not the best digital source or song choices, but it still left a great impression on me, especially after he said the speakers are only $4k. The electronics, unfortunately, cost a bit more.