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Newport 2014: JansZen, exaSound and Audio by Van Alstine look and sound gorgeous

June 14, 2014 // 3 Comments

The JansZen electrostats are an interesting proposition. The floorstanding zA2.1 speakers ($8,750/pair) combine an electrostatic panel with a pair of woofers at the top and [...]

RMAF 2013: Salk Sound and Audio By Van Alstine

October 16, 2013 // 4 Comments

Chances are that, if you’re reading this, you already are familiar with Salk Sound and Audio By Van Alstine; both of these consumer-direct companies are Internet forum [...]

CAS 2013: Salk Signature Sound

August 29, 2013 // 3 Comments

Forum favorite Jim Salk (of Salk Signature Sound) brought two pairs of speakers to the show, his Soundscape 8 ($7995) and Veracity ST ($4195). The source was the superb [...]