AXPONA 2016 April 15-17

Folsom · « **Reply #40 on:** 15 Apr 2016, 10:39 pm »

Yes. Vapor speakers sound good. They're also not trying to kill anyone with power like some of the locations.

roscoeiii · « **Reply #41 on:** 15 Apr 2016, 11:26 pm »

Quote from: EdRo on 15 Apr 2016, 10:24 pm

Has anyone hung out at the Lampi/Vapor/Veristarr room yet?

It was great. Except for the rack.

No really, beautiful rack and great sound! Better than I remember those speakers the first time round.

Those $3k Salks in the basement are killer too. Lampi DAC in that room too

dB Cooper · « **Reply #42 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 02:16 pm »

Who doesn't appreciate a beautiful rack.

On a somewhat more serious note, this is an Axpona thread... Day 1 is in the bag, and there's not a single photo (and few comments about) a room yet??? Somebody but have brought at least a smartphone camera??? Help us live vicariously, Axpona peeps.

I like JLM's idea about AC name tags. The crazed look in the eyes isn't a reliable enough indicator. Just did a quick google and Avery makes printable labels. They're not expensive. Will look into this for CAF in July. I'm sure Gary would be OK with that.

dB Cooper · « **Reply #43 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 02:32 pm »

-accidental duplicate-

Triode Pete · « **Reply #44 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 02:50 pm »

Quote from: dB Cooper on 16 Apr 2016, 02:16 pm

Who doesn't appreciate a beautiful rack.

On a somewhat more serious note, this is an Axpona thread... Day 1 is in the bag, and there's not a single photo (and few comments about) a room yet??? Somebody but have brought at least a smartphone camera??? Help us live vicariously, Axpona peeps.

I like JLM's idea about AC name tags. The crazed look in the eyes isn't a reliable enough indicator. Just did a quick google and Avery makes printable labels. They're not expensive. Will look into this for CAF in July. I'm sure Gary would be OK with that.

A couple pics... Sorry, I'm trapped & can't get out!... But I'm loving it!

Cheers,
Pete

martinr · « **Reply #45 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 04:26 pm »

Here's the first Friday mini review I've seen: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/AXPONA_2016/AXPONA_2016_Show_Report/Friday.htm

roscoeiii · « **Reply #46 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 04:59 pm »

I am an awful photographer, and I hopped rooms very selectively. But the other highlights were the Von Schweikert room, and LeHave audio.

Today I want to revisit Spatial (couldn't get an adequate impression based on the music being played and didn't want to interrupt a serious audition). And then I'll more systematically work through the rooms.

Oh, and on the headphones side. The new Mr Speakers electrostat headphones were great, as were the new IEMs from Alo Audio.

Odal3 · « **Reply #47 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 05:39 pm »

Congrats to Salk for the early nice feedback
http://www.stereophile.com/content/axponas-solid-start#g6LCmxpX3FwTQgbH.97

Art_Chicago · « **Reply #48 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 08:03 pm »

Although song 3 are not shown.

The Salk power monitors is an awesome all in one package with kickass bass for their size.

Folsom · « **Reply #49 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 09:01 pm »

Quote from: Art_Chicago on 16 Apr 2016, 08:03 pm

Although song 3 are not shown.

The Salk power monitors is an awesome all in one package with kickass bass for their size.

They're a great deal for the package they are. Low bass isn't very distinct, but isn't real blown out either; the fact that they do it at all with notable volume is an achievement.

gnostalgick · « **Reply #50 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 10:46 pm »

My girlfriend & I think that Ilies Sound (room 638) is the best value of the show. Also it was one of the few rooms that didn't hurt her ears (after a while) & the only room we really enjoyed all genres of music in.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #51 on:** 16 Apr 2016, 11:33 pm »

AC'ers please identify yourselves if you come into 432. Im hiding in the corner DJing

Art_Chicago · « **Reply #52 on:** 17 Apr 2016, 01:43 am »

I really like the rooms at the lower level, second year in a row; and room 432 rules even though it is on the 4th floor.

Folsom · « **Reply #53 on:** 17 Apr 2016, 01:52 am »

Quote from: Art_Chicago on 17 Apr 2016, 01:43 am

I really like the rooms at the lower level, second year in a row; and room 432 rules even though it is on the 4th floor.

Really? Salk's big room was sounding pretty good but the rest where just trying to pound you with drums.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #54 on:** 17 Apr 2016, 02:14 am »

Quote from: Folsom on 17 Apr 2016, 01:52 am

Really? Salk's big room was sounding pretty good but the rest where just trying to pound you with drums.

Seriously. You can't be serious....

Art_Chicago · « **Reply #55 on:** 17 Apr 2016, 02:30 am »

Quote from: Folsom on 17 Apr 2016, 01:52 am

Really? Salk's big room was sounding pretty good but the rest where just trying to pound you with drums.

Really, indeed! They did not "pound me with drums".

Folsom · « **Reply #56 on:** 17 Apr 2016, 03:26 am »

Quote from: Big Red Machine on 17 Apr 2016, 02:14 am

Seriously. You can't be serious....

Not a joke. It's like a drum competition from the first floor down. Jim had a nice vinyl piece with a female singer when I was in his big room. It sounded good. He's got no reason to avert showing a multitude of qualities by just trying to bust melons with dynamics in drums. Then he switched to the monitors that are pretty nice, and for the price probably unbeatable in their category. They significantly better than at least half the rooms.

Several of the manufacturers are fighting awful AC noise which may explain the choices; trying to get something going with positive attributes.

Vinnie R. · « **Reply #57 on:** 17 Apr 2016, 05:39 am »

Quote from: Triode Pete on 16 Apr 2016, 02:50 pm

A couple pics... Sorry, I'm trapped & can't get out!... But I'm loving it!

Cheers,
Pete

More here (with some pics!) from the room I'm sharing with Pete / Volti, and the other room

I'm in with Harbeth 40.2's: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=142422.0

It has been a very busy show on Saturday... hope to see more AC'ers on Day 3

- Vinnie

Tomy2Tone · « **Reply #58 on:** 17 Apr 2016, 01:27 pm »

Any surprises so far, something that caught somebody's ear?

Art_Chicago · « **Reply #59 on:** 17 Apr 2016, 02:15 pm »

Quote from: Tomy2Tone on 17 Apr 2016, 01:27 pm

Any surprises so far, something that caught somebody's ear?

I spent only a day, so attended only a small number of the rooms, but ELAC for $ 500/ pair sounded pretty good. 3-way with the concentric drivers. Andrew Jones did examplary job as a showman.

Salk power monitor was another winner.

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