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Announcements

Rocky Mountain Audio Fest comes to an end.

September 2, 2021 Editorial Staff 1

Just before noon today, it was announced that RMAF 2021, and its subsequent events, are no more. A letter received by press members and exhibitors revealed the details of that decision. With the reported rise […]

Loudspeakers

Focal Kanta No. 2 Loudspeakers | REVIEW

January 3, 2021 Grover Neville 4

The Focal Kanta No. 2 (website) speakers first caught my eye at an RMAF a year or two ago, speckled up in a brilliant citron yellow and sounding, well, swell. The sound was performing that […]

Announcements

PNW to Welcome Pacific Audio Fest 2021

May 20, 2020 Mohammed Samji 3

Lou Hinkley of Daedalus Audio was en route to catch a flight to Capital Audio Fest in October 2019, when he hatched an idea. Why don’t we have a top notch audio show in the […]

Announcements

Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2020 CANCELLED | BREAKING

May 19, 2020 Editorial Staff 1

  DENVER, CO (PTA) — Show organizers sent out a heartfelt announcement this morning regarding Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2020, and sadly for the audio show going community the festival of sound for 2020 had […]

Cables & Power

Raven Audio Soniquil Series | REVIEW

March 13, 2020 Marc Phillips 4

It takes a brave soul to review high-end audio cables, it seems, even something as worthy as the Raven Audio Soniquil series. Many high-end audio publications no longer review cables—not because there aren’t obvious differences between […]

RMAF 2019

Eric’s Best-of-Show, RMAF Wrap-Up | RMAF 2019

October 1, 2019 Eric Franklin Shook 1

DENVER (PTA) — All of the media reports I have read indicate that the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest of 2019 was — despite all odds — a smashing success. Eric’s Best-of-Show Exhibits The time required […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018: A Critical Eye

November 10, 2018 Editorial Staff 4

Photography by Paul Elliott I have completely bought into the music reproduction industry ever since I heard the difference between lamp cord as speaker wire and Monster brand wire oh so many years ago. Yes, […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Luminous Audio Technology, PureAudioProject, and VPI Industries; The sound of freedom

November 10, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 2

VPI Industries lends a hand and two tonearms, Luminous Audio Technology and PureAudioProject share a philosophy, and Soundsmith moves us — along with some iron. The Story VPI Industries was lending a hand to Luminous […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018: Can Jam – highlights and high-sounds

November 9, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

I am not a headphone guy. Even in my youth, I was all about the room filling stereo experience. Seeking to learn more about the culture of head-fi that has sailed far off port without […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018: KRELL, Alta, Acoustic Signature, AntiCables; A renewed faith

November 2, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

KRELL Industries unveils their new K-300i integrated, Alta Audio shows off their superbly underrated Celesta FRM-2 speaker, Acoustic Signature supplies all things analog with a Triple X turntable, whilst AntiCables ties it all together with bow. […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018: Bricasti, TIDAL; the present truth

October 29, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 2

From the exacting truth found in all Bricasti Design electronics, and delicate balance of dynamics offered from all TIDAL Audio loudspeakers, I don’t know if I’ve ever heard a better exhibit of digital’s sonic prowess. […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018: Kanto TUK debut drops jaws

October 28, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on RMAF 2018: Kanto TUK debut drops jaws

Now for something different. A self-contained system. Cleverly implemented into a powered loudspeaker; the new bookshelf or stand mount monitor from Kanto Audio — named TUK (pictured in white, also available in black). The Kanto […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018: AURIS Audio; Handcrafted, Natural, Energetic, and Sensorial

October 25, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on RMAF 2018: AURIS Audio; Handcrafted, Natural, Energetic, and Sensorial

Amplifiers, DACs, headphone amplifiers, and speakers; all expertly crafted around a natural and cohesive sound. The Auris Audio components stand-out from the pack for challenging the conventions of both industrial design and sound. After hearing […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018: Vinnie Rossi, Triode Wire Labs, Harbeth; More than the sum of its parts

October 24, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 3

Vinnie Rossi was showing off his latest and greatest L2 Signature Preamplifiers and L2 Monoblocks, which could handle a slew Harbeth speakers (big and small) extraordinarily well. At Rocky Mountain Audio Fest the Harbeth 40.2 […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018: Amphion, Benchmark – A homecoming story

October 22, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Firmly grounded with a history in studio and pro sound, Amphion returns to home audio with a stable of speaker designs, that to my ear, offer comforting treble and mid-range that complement the Amphion philosophy […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018: Must See Rooms of Saturday

October 7, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 5

There are over 400 brands exhibiting here at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. Making this event one of largest audio shows in North America. For some this can seem overwhelming. and cause a bit of anxiety. […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018: New dates and venue announced for 2019

October 5, 2018 Scot Hull 1

RMAF Showrunner Marjorie Baumert had a big announcement for us last night: The Rocky Mountain Audio Fest is moving. The sixteenth RMAF will be held at the new Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. The […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018: The Allure of the Rockies

October 5, 2018 Lee Scoggins 2

Around 20 years ago, I met my friend Howard at the local Atlanta audio club.  Over time Howard and I became pals in part because we both loved Magnepan speakers.  But we also loved exploring […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018 Preview: Out of the Races and Onto the Tracks

October 3, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Oct 5-7 2018 It’s that time of year again, RMAF 2018 is upon on us, and this year’s festival of sound proves to be just as exciting as any of the […]

AXPONA 2019

AXPONA 2020 moves to overcrowded fall schedule

September 10, 2018 Scot Hull 7

Big news today from JD Events, the organizers for the AXPONA show. AXPONA MAKES THE RENAISSANCE SCHAUMBURG HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER ITS PERMANENT HOME AND MOVES TO FALL FOR 2020 AND BEYOND SCHAUMBURG, IL (September […]

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