Axpona 2016


Went to Axpona today and of all the rooms the VAC room using Von Schweikert speakers had a special sound.
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Really liked the Raidho room, especially impressed by the D 1.1 ... best small speaker I've ever heard. At the end of a particularly great live track the crowd in the hotel room applauded along. Have never experienced this before at Axpona.
I'm also a fan of every one of the Raidho products. My favorite cost-no-object, however was the Sonus Faber Aida. Driven with all-tubes and vinyl, the sound was ethereal. Also really enjoyed the sounds from Magico and KEF Blades and Wilson. On the lower end, I was really impressed with speakers from ELAC and Spatial. Most missed from last year's show - Acoustic Zen.
Most disappointing speakers include the big Monitor Audios and the JBL Everest(?). Also not that impressed with MBL (just like last year), but maybe they never seem to be playing anything interesting whenever I stopped by.
I mention the rooms by speakers because I find it so difficult to judge the electronics without knowing the speakers characteristics. 
Trelja,
Thank you for your reply.
Thats quite a list. I have been thinking of a new amp for my Aristotles for some time now.When I audition amps in my price range I gravitate back to my deHavilland's.I recently moved to a new home in Arizona {couldn't take the snow any longer} and am trying to set my system correctly.After that I will be back to my quest for an amp.Thanks again for your list
Goldeneraguy,
You have been using a very highly regarded amplifier, what type of sound are you seeking now? Fortunately there are numerous excellent choices for a high efficiency high quality speaker such as yours. 
Good luck with your searce. 
Charles,