RMAF Loudspeakers?

Jim- what was the show special in the Classic Audio room? i've always wanted to hear them with the Atmaspheres.

Did you guys hear the new Zu Essence? i am considering a pair of Def 1.9s for my next speaker.

seems like the new Vandys are the real deal as well.

Were the Blue Cicle Pennys being demoed this year? Did anybody hear them and get any impressions?

Keith I'll give you a call maybe tomorrow to discuss... the Classic Audio paired with Atma-Sphere was really special.

Grant- Did you get a chance to hear that new GR speaker w the small Dodd battery amp and battery passive tube pre/buffer? I thought it was remarkable w rock and blues, also the Nils Lofgren acoustic live cd? Did you or anyone hear it playing some acoustic jazz/vocal/singer songwrite at lower volume? I thought that rig w 15 wpc on the full range co-ax (w 250 or so wpc plate amps on the servo subs was killer on the loud stuff. Dynamic as hell (micro and macro) no distoration or congestion at 95+ dB. I thought it had perfect live "bite" of an electric guitar. Wonder what they sound like at lower volumes over the long term. Of course you gotta build them, but since they are open baffles, it shouldn't be that hard. I also like the ZUs, BTW.

10-06-09: Swampwalker
Grant- Did you get a chance to hear that new GR speaker w the small Dodd battery amp and battery passive tube pre/buffer?

No. There were many rooms that offered interesting experiences, but if I can't afford the stuff, or there's a barrier to entry (e.g. kit), then I'd rather not spend the time.

I really want to like the Zu speakers. I like the passion of the company. I like the fact they're made in the USA. I like the attention to detail. However, I can't warm up to the speakers for some reason. I think I'm growing tired of uber resolution and fatiguing top ends.