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Von Schweikert Audio, VAC, Esoteric, MasterBuilt, The Audio Company | CAF 2019

November 21, 2019 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Von Schweikert Audio, VAC, Esoteric, MasterBuilt, The Audio Company | CAF 2019

It was a year ago that I first walked into the huge exhibit room for Von Schweikert Audio and VAC, hosted by Atlanta dealer The Audio Company, and listened to a seven-figure hi-fi system that […]

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CAF 2018: VPI Industries, AudioShield, Krell, Wilson Audio, Soundsmith, Nordost; If more is better, too much is almost enough

December 19, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

VPI Industries was in direct control, AudioShield had the room well protected, Krell and Wilson Audio tango with reference style, Soundsmith and Lyra go head-to-head, Nordost throws a lasso around the crowd. The Story Twice as […]

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CAF 2018: Wells Audio, LampizatOr, Daedalus, WyWires; Way better than golf

December 18, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on CAF 2018: Wells Audio, LampizatOr, Daedalus, WyWires; Way better than golf

I’ve been waiting to meet (and listen) with Jeff Wells of Wells Audio for some time. The electronics created by Mr. Wells, are scary good with familiar pairings from Daedalus Audio, LampizatOr, and WyWires. The […]

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CAF 2018: Daedalus, Linear Tube Audio, LampizatOr, WyWires; All Reference

December 17, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on CAF 2018: Daedalus, Linear Tube Audio, LampizatOr, WyWires; All Reference

This is a system I could listen to every day and twice on Sundays. Which is exactly what I did at Capital Audiofest. On Friday, I poked my head in for a listen, Saturday, much […]

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CAF 2018: Odyssey Audio; A punch in the face that feels great

December 10, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 2

Klaus Bunge of Odyssey Audio is a one man circus of personality, high-end sound, and high-end value. Together with VPI Industries, and Symphonic Line we get a healthy dose of what might be Klaus’ highest-end […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Sound Insight, GT Audio Works, Pass Labs, Semper Sonus, Esoteric, Triode Wire Labs, ATS Acoustics

December 6, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 2

Sound Insight made the subs, GT Audio Works made the speakers, Pass Labs made gobs of power, Semper Sonus provides the mechanical wizardry, Esoteric and Vu Jade Audio kept things nice and dark, while Triode […]

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CAF 2018: Zu Audio, Mytek, MoFi, HiFi Logic; Always right on time

December 5, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Zu Audio brings two pairs, Mytek Digital amplifies the Brooklyn sound, MoFi Electronics spins wax, and HiFi Logic takes us on a musical journey. The Story Koby Koranteng of HiFi Logic was on hand to […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: The Vinyl Revivers, MyTek, Accuphase, Sonner Audio; A sound I would love to come home to

December 4, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on CAF 2018: The Vinyl Revivers, MyTek, Accuphase, Sonner Audio; A sound I would love to come home to

The Vinyl Revivers bring value to the game, MyTek brings a big apple, Accuphase reminds me of my childhood, and Sonner Audio definitely is the all joining smooth one. The Story The Vinyl Revivers is […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Fritz Speakers, ModWright Instruments, Zu Audio, Fern & Roby; The cool kids room

December 3, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on CAF 2018: Fritz Speakers, ModWright Instruments, Zu Audio, Fern & Roby; The cool kids room

Fritz Speakers prove their versatility, ModWright Instruments exhibits choice sound, Fern & Roby spin a few tunes, and Zu Audio ties it all together. The Story The Fritz speakers are quite legendary in online audio […]

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CAF 2018: Vanatoo; Transparent Zero and One Encore

December 1, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on CAF 2018: Vanatoo; Transparent Zero and One Encore

My first encounter with Vanatoo self-powered speaker systems began here at Capital Audiofest 2014, of which we shall all do our best to forget that was well before my Part-Time Audiophile days, and near the […]

Audiophile Journal

Conion C-100F FM/AM Cassette Boombox

November 30, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 3

The Conion C-100F is a Japanese made Stereo 4-band FM/AM Tuner, Double Cassette Recorder Boombox. At nearly 30” wide, 16” tall, 8” deep and weighing 22lbs, this is a boombox of gargantuan size, with booming sonics, […]

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CAF 2018: Black Ice Audio (Jolida); A name, and new designs from Jim Fosgate

November 26, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Jim Fosgate is a name as well known in Hi-Fi circles as it is in the world of car audio, television, and movies. Jim is known for inventing the first car audio amplifier in 1973, […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: LinnenberG, QLN, Aqua Acoustic Quality, Innuos, GigaWatt, SGR, Swiss Cables; from Well Pleased A|V

November 21, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

LinnenberG shows us that Ruhr valley sound, QLN gets our name right, Aqua Acoustic Quality goes all optological on us, Innuos gives us our moment of Zen, GigaWatt whips the power into shape, SGR HiFi […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Old Forge Audio, Wand, Pure Audio, Acapella; An addiction you don’t want to beat

November 21, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Old Forge Audio learns us about coming home, Wand shows us its magic powers, EMT lets loose the juice, Pure Audio shows us how to “push”, and Acapella Audio Arts sings like a church choir. […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: TriangleArt, Muraudio; The Ecstasy of Gold

November 20, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

TriangleArt exhibits a gold standard in Tube and Class-A solid state electronics, and Muraudio redefines the D’Appolito array. The Story Collaborating with TriangleArt, Muraudio Electrostatic Loudspeakers brought their lively sounding SP1 Point Source Electrostatic loudspeakers […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: GamuT, Pear Audio; The vibe of Audio Skies and Dr. Vinyl

November 20, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

GamuT offers us a new reference for vibes, Pear Audio Blue offers a fruitful experience, Top Wing takes us flying with Blue Dragons, and Bob’s Devices give us a step-up both sonically and in mood. […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: DeVore, Doshi, J. Sikora; Sound to the nines

November 19, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Devore Fidelity is still monkeying around, Doshi Audio goes hybrid, and J. Sikora sets a new Standard. The Story Doshi Audio has grown into its commercial and critical success, achieving recent prominence in the high-end […]

Audiophile Journal

The Audiophile Socialites | CAF 2018

November 19, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

A photographic narrative that parallels the typical show going experience, or in all likelihood is indistinguishable from it. There is no unequivocal way to gauge the probability of a social symmetry. Conversation There will always […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Classic Audio Loudspeakers, Atma-Sphere, Tri-Planar, Purist Audio Designs

November 18, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Classic Audio Loudspeakers shows us Field Coils and Reel-to-Reel tape, Atma-Sphere brings the heat, Tri-Planar lends a strong arm, and Purist Audio Design takes us to Neptune — what’s not to like? The Story Once […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Fern & Roby, Linear Tube Audio, Black Cat Cable; ring in a new era

November 17, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on CAF 2018: Fern & Roby, Linear Tube Audio, Black Cat Cable; ring in a new era

Fern & Roby take us on a journey into the wide open bandwidth, while Linear Tube Audio rings in a new era for tube integrated amplifiers, Black Cat Cable crosses our path. The Story Sunday […]

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