Friday, Day One

by Eric Franklin Shook

Considering my late head start, I want to point out a few brands, dealers, and vendors you might want to put on your short list of MUST SEE ROOMS. This should have been done last night, but I’ll catch up.

Often I hear after the typical show coverage comes out, things like “I didn’t know they were at the show, I missed them.” Which is a shame, but what can you do?

Here’s what? Go in prepared, and let me be your sherpa. Off we go!

FERN & ROBY Room #1002

w/ Linear Tube Audio and DeVore Fidelity. If you like unique turntables, and probably one of the best vinyl collections at the show, then please make a pit stop here.

VANA Ltd Room #1013 and #1015

Audio Physic, EAT, Okki Nokki: Two adjoining rooms with more audio value per dollar than most rooms at the show.

Jeff Rowland Design Group Room #1019

Truly a modern art museum experience. If you’ve only seen pictures, they don’t do Jeff’s products any justice.

Studio Electric, ModWright, WyWires Room #9013

8 Watts driving, 88db Speakers – A must hear room! Dan brings a new headphone amp and integrated amplifier to the show, and it wows.

The Voice That Is #7018

Doug debuts more new Tidal product than you can shake a stick at, along with some of the best music at the show, especially if you are tired of hearing “audiophile” music. Awesome room!