My first visit and my last. Not that I did'nt enjoy it, It's just too expensive to come from the UK. I did'nt ask if anyone else had come from abroad, as a civilian that is. There did'nt seem to be many. The place was crawling with working Brits.
In general I thought the sound quality was a cut above British shows, with some pretty awful exceptions. They tended to be, as in England, the most expensive ones. Some set ups seemed far too ambitious for the awful hotel room environment. The smaller speakers seemed more satisfactory.
I agree with Tvad, one of the most suprising was the Moscode/ Von scwhiekert room. A really integrated, enjoyable sound. I have become very interested in the Moscode amps.
I liked the LSA room with the basic integrated amp and standmount speakers. I liked the new version of the Silverline Bolero's on demonstration, but at $14000, way too much for me with shipping and import tax. I liked the Sanders Electrostatic speakers. I hate horn speakers, a defect in my character, but the Rehm speakers were making a very nice sound too.
Ultimately, I went to choose a new, last pair of speakers and to convince my wife that I needed said speakers. I managed on both fronts and hopefully, a pair of Daedalus Da Ra mas will be over here in 2 months. Lou was helpful and patient as usual.
Thanks Larry, for arranging the meet at Garcias, the cheap beer helped too. It was a great pleasure speaking to a few of the guys at RMAF
Thanks Larry
