California Audio Show - July 27-29th - Oakland, CA
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I'm looking forward to attending my first audio show, coming up in late July:
https://caaudioshow.com/
It's July 27-29th at the Hilton Oakland Airport.
Anyone else planning on attending? @BlueFox? Or maybe @MrBuhl if you decide to drive up to drop off your amp at Pass? @Lightman1 maybe this was around the time you were potentially planning on visiting?
Looks to be a smaller show, but there's a decent list of companies:
https://caaudioshow.com/2018-list-of-companies/
https://caaudioshow.com/
It's July 27-29th at the Hilton Oakland Airport.
Anyone else planning on attending? @BlueFox? Or maybe @MrBuhl if you decide to drive up to drop off your amp at Pass? @Lightman1 maybe this was around the time you were potentially planning on visiting?
Looks to be a smaller show, but there's a decent list of companies:
https://caaudioshow.com/2018-list-of-companies/
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I may "day trip" this one as the LA show (Orange County) is conflicting with my son's graduation.
After 5 years of those tuition bills, ain't no way I'm missing the finality of his walk down the aisle!Living Room (HT):Denon AVR X-3000 ; Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2s ; Ascend Acoustics Duo Center ; LSiFX Surrounds ; Sub – Rhythmik F12SE
2 Channel Studio: Marantz PM8004 Integrated ; Marantz SA8004 ; Music Hall MMF 7.3TT w/Ortofon Bronze; Schiit Bifrost DAC ; Monitor 7 Series 2 with RDO 198s; Rythmik F12SE
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Sounds like a plan.....
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Bump for one month to go! Getting excited!
@nooshinjohn - Triangle Art is going to be there! I wonder if they will play a record I bring with?
Boardroom 3: TriangleArt / Angel City Audio
Angel City Audio Seraphim Prime speakers ($25,000/pair)
TriangleArt Apollo moving-coil cartridge ($8,000)
TriangleArt Maestro turntable ($7,500)
TriangleArt Master Reference turntable system ($39,999)
TriangleArt Osiris II tonearm ($6,800)
TriangleArt Reference Tube Phono stage ($12,999)
TriangleArt Reference Tube preamp ($18,999)
TriangleArt Rhea Reference cable system
TriangleArt TA-200M solid-state monoblocks ($45,000/pair)
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I may "day trip" this one as the LA show (Orange County) is conflicting with my son's graduation.
After 5 years of those tuition bills, ain't no way I'm missing the finality of his walk down the aisle!
Hey John..Didn’t the LA/OC show get canceled?Living Room
Parasound HINT 6, Yamaha Aventage RX-A 1060, Yamaha BD-S681, Cambridge Audio Azur 851N, Polk S60, Polk S30, Samsung 60" LED
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Bump for one month to go! Getting excited!
@nooshinjohn - Triangle Art is going to be there! I wonder if they will play a record I bring with?
Boardroom 3: TriangleArt / Angel City Audio
Angel City Audio Seraphim Prime speakers ($25,000/pair)
TriangleArt Apollo moving-coil cartridge ($8,000)
TriangleArt Maestro turntable ($7,500)
TriangleArt Master Reference turntable system ($39,999)
TriangleArt Osiris II tonearm ($6,800)
TriangleArt Reference Tube Phono stage ($12,999)
TriangleArt Reference Tube preamp ($18,999)
TriangleArt Rhea Reference cable system
TriangleArt TA-200M solid-state monoblocks ($45,000/pair)
Only if you ask for a slip mat.
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No. I'm not into audio that much.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
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Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
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That's like an F1 driver saying he's not really into cars!
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This Friday!
Anyone got any audio show tips for me, so I don't make a fool of myself? -
This Friday!
Anyone got any audio show tips for me, so I don't make a fool of myself?
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Look at the vendor list and make a priority list. Go back to them twice, unless impression sux
Go back and listen to any that impressed you the 1st time
Don't speak while people are listening
Take notes
Use apps like Sound hound/Shazam to capture new music that you may want to buy or like
2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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I know you are a fan of Electronic music but pending on the show you may be limited to play your own.
A couple of artists that may pass in the audiophile realm pending atmosphere would be Massive Attack and Lindsey Stirling or as like2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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I was planning on bringing this on vinyl to demo some systems with:
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Would recommend if you had it digital2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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Yeah, I have it on CD as well. Maybe I'll just bring both.
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Yeah, I suppose that unless they see me remove the shrink wrap, they would just have to take my word that it's brand new and unplayed vinyl.
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Have fun at the show
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Thanks Victor. I'll try to take some photos of the rooms/setups and post them up.
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It's day one! I'm hoping to run over there for an hour or two a little bit later on my lunch break. Excited!
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Is there any etiquette for that? Like maybe just wait for the room to clear out a bit, so I'm not up there shooting a pic and blocking the music/speakers?
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Will I be asked to leave if I get drool or other bodily fluids on the equipment?
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This room gets it's own post, because it was the most awful sounding crap I heard. Ear pain level loud, piercing sharp harsh highs, just sounded SO terrible. And people were just sitting listening to it like it was good. Insane. I took this photo and immediately left, but I didn't even want to stay long enough to take a photo. You see the sacrifices I make for you guys?
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I didn't hit every room, and I only spent 5 mins or less in each room, but so far this room was the best I've heard:
So then I look and of course the speakers are $50k/pair. No wonder I liked them!
https://www.bernhagenporter.com/products
Model 10/12
10" 2-way tower with built-in 650W powered 12" subwoofer
95dB 1W/1M
300W maximum power
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The gentlemen from Zu Audio was the most friendly, and their speakers sounded damn good. Probably the best stereo imaging I've ever heard.
The Napa Acoustic room was 2nd best sounding to me. Doesn't look like much but it sounded fantastic.
Super excited to go back the next two days and spend some more time in some of the rooms. I inquired with every room that had a TT, and they all welcomed me to bring in a record to play. Sweet!
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Thanks much for the pictures and comments. I was curious about your impressions of the Zu room. Have fun this weekend. I’m planning to make RMAF my first show.
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The gentlemen from Zu was SO nice! He had lots of crates of vinyl and invited us to dig through and see if there was anything we wanted to hear! Definitely will be spending more time there tomorrow! More pics to come as well of the rooms I didn't get to!
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This room was crazy because the sound did not seem to be coming from the speakers at all. I kept looking behind/around them because of the crazy sensation. It was just like the sound was floating/hanging in the air and originating out of nowhere. Absolutely wild. -
I spend under 5 min in the Triangle Art room, but the record they were playing had tons of pops/static. Definitely surprised by that, I would've been embarrassed if I was running the room, and would not have allowed that to be playing and representing the gear. Bizarre.
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Roger that.
I'm going to try to spend a full 8 hours at the show tomorrow. lol
