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RMAF 2008 - Your impressions,...

I know there's still few hours to go but I was wondering what my fellow Audiogoners think of RMAF 2008. What equipment left great impression, even what was a bit of a let down...As for me, it was my first year and my time was very limited, but I have to point out Emerald Physics for their CS1 and CS2, which are great speakers, selling for much less (esp. CS2) than you would think. They sound a bit different than what most of us are used to due to their unique design. Unfortunately their need for two amps make it little difficult to integrate them in my system, otherwise they'd be on top of my list. I also have to mention AV123 and GR-Research whose X-static speakers must be one of the best bargains on the market (I know, we all have heard it before...), anybody looking for a $1000 dollar speakers (and even much more) need to give these a listen.
branislav
dcstep
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The PD now (October 2008) costs $10,000, just in case Gawdbless has confused anyone.

BTW Gawdbless, what's all this talk about drums?? Have you got drum-envy or something? It seems to be a recurring theme that you intertwine in many conversations. I hear live drummers every week (real drums, not that synth stuff), in either my right ear or left ear, depending on how the band stand is set up. (I carry earplugs in my guitar and trumpet cases, for those "special" drummers that hurt my ears).

I do agree that reproduction of drums and other percussion are a big part of any good system. We all have different priorities and mine lean toward accurate midrange with stress free, musical production. Maybe this is why I prefer my CDPs to be free of glare and haze, while others don't find this particularly important.

Dave
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gawdbless
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Dave; Its not a question of envy, everything has a value ie how much value is it worth to me?. If I wanted to buy a kit like Shadornes or the top of the range TD20, then I would purchase either one of them, I am not a drummer so It would be pointless spending money needlessly as I would not do either of them as much justice as a proper drummer, as I only bang a beat to amuse myself and pretend to be 'Moon the loon'. I do not envy anyone, like wise with hi-fi gear If I want something that badly then I will strive to get the money to purchase it, whether it be new or second hand.
I am sure your cd player is bringing out the best in your speakers, but are your speakers bringing out the best in your cd player? Just a thought.......no offence intended.
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mapman
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I am very anti glare and haze as well.

I prefer balanced and clear.
sounds_real_audio
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Dave

You are on your own on this one...Though I am convinced.
magicchef
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Hey Dcstep,

I believe that Gawdbless found the $15,000.00 price for the PD player on your System page. You do have it listed for the above-mentioned amount...maybe you should revise the price posted on your System page. If everyone is paying no more than $10,000.00 (anybody less?) for the PD, then the $15,000.00 is not the list price. Just an obvious marketing scheme to imply a sense of urgency that appears to be misplaced. You know, lets mark it up so we can appear to offer a discount.
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