As is his wont, Steve Norber of PranaFidelity was once again cheerfully and seemingly effortlessly bringing great sound to the RMAF Atrium. This year, he elected to demonstrate his Fifty90 stand mount loudspeakers ($3,950). Preamplification […]
There’s only one place to go to finish room coverage of a show like RMAF, and that’s the room presented by the (modestly named) Your Final System — a company with no sense of hubris […]
One of my contenders for “Niftiest Tech” goes to Ultimate Ears for their new 3-D scanning/printing service. The way this works is pretty clever — you get an impression of your ear taken, as normal. […]
Armed with a George Warren turntable (about $4,200) with Ortofon Cadenza Bronze cartridge ($2,300), Snake River Audio cables, and Vienna Acoustics speakers, the folks from Rogers High Fidelity were well-prepared to demonstrate just what their […]
Jim Harrell’s Jumping Cactus Loudspeakers returned to RMAF this year after a long absence. The 2000’s had Jim regularly showing off his sealed, aluminum enclosures stuffed with high-efficiency drivers and matched to active crossovers. Back […]
Danish company GamuT Audio brought a little bit of Denmark with them to the show, with their blue-skied backdrop and a live recording of the Danish blues act Shades of Blue. 2014’s been a good […]
I found David McPhee of Denver’s Audiohouse in two different rooms, each featuring speakers from Joseph Audio. I love Joseph Audio. I’m pretty sure I’m on record about that. Just wanted to get that out […]
I like Dave Kleinbeck of EnKlein Cables. A lot. That dude is smart as hell and has a sense of humor rare in this industry. That is, he’s completely bent. That sort of combo needs […]
The upscale Emerald Physics EP-2.7 loudspeakers ($9k; offered at an on-site special price of $6k/pair) were clad in an inky black. This speaker features an upgraded concentric mid/woofer and tweeter array over the more pedestrian […]
I stopped by Command Performance AV this week, just to peek in on Jeff and see what he’s got in store for us this weekend. I might have taken a few photos. Anyway, in case […]
Emerald Physics, the brand known for flat-panel, DSP-controlled, open-baffle loudspeakers has been crushing audio show demos for several years now. Part of their success is due, no doubt, to the fact that they digitally correct […]
Salk Signature Sound was showing off the new Exotica 3 ($11,995), wearing some different veneers over the last time I saw it at CAF. This is latest exotic permutation derived form the SEAS Exotica line, and […]
Chapman Audio Systems speakers have impressed me over the past couple of years with the consistent solid authority of their sound. These are speakers that rock, and they tend to do so no matter what […]
by John Stancavage Once the crowds arrive for the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, the Marriott Tech Center’s elevators tend to get overwhelmed. Or at least it seems that way. Especially on the tower side, where […]
The PTA team, such as it is, tends to bend each others ears as we nurse our morning hangovers. What’s good? What’s bad? Does anyone have any spare antacids? Is there more coffee? Please, God, […]
I never met Harry Pearson. I think the closest I ever came was a trip out to RMAF some four or five years ago, when he was doing a seminar. I was a nobody and […]
Both Gary Alpern of True Audiophile and the man himself, Carlos Candeias of B.M.C., were on hand to show off the full extent of B.M.C.’s “Pure” line. I wrote about how impressed I was with […]
by John Stancavage No member of the Beatles is more polarizing for his perceived talent than Ringo Starr. On one side, there’s the camp who insists he wasn’t much better than your average undisciplined pub […]
I’ve wanted to shake Darrel Hawthorne’s hand for years now. Anyone who so proudly carries the banners of “big, high-efficiency speakers” and “DIY” is on the side of the angels as far as I’m concerned. […]
Forever and Geek Pulse Did you hear? LH Labs is back with something new. Yes, yes, there’s that Geek Pulse campaign that’s back on Indiegogo, as part of the new Forever Funding campaign. No, this isn’t a […]
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