Pro-ject had a modest system in their room that was not playing music. I took photos of some turntables and stuff on static display.
The Pro-ject Art 1 Limited Edition turntable
A Pro-ject turntable
A Pro-ject system – the speakers appear to be theirs as well.
The Pro-ject Media Box S and Stereo Box S
Another Pro-ject system
A Pro-ject RPM turntable
A Pro-ject turntable
A Pro-ject Essetial turntable
A Pro-ject Essetial turntable
LA Audio had a bunch of their equipment on display, some of it driving the Acoustic Zen ‘Adagio’ loudspeakers.
This seems like it would have been an extremely interesting system but I have no memory of the sound here. Next year I am going to bring a score card along with me – with an space for each room where I am mark whether there was either no music, the quality of the sound, and whether I should get back and make them play music / listen some more. Doh!
The Acoustic Zen Adagio loudspeaker
Acoustic Zen’s Adagio loudspeaker
Acoustic Zen’s Adagio loudspeaker
Acoustic Zen’s Adagio loudspeaker
Acoustic Zen’s Adagio loudspeaker
LA Audio’s P-845 amplifier
LA Audio integrated amp [I think]
LA Audio’s P-845 amplifier
LA Audio’s PRE-11 preamp
LA Audio’s PRO-2 CD player
LA Audio’s A-3300 integrated amplifier
LA Audio’s P-88 monoblock amplifier
LA Audio’s P-845 II monoblock amplifier over on static display
LA Audio’s M-1 integrated amplifier also on static display
Rives Audio was showing their Talon ‘Phoenix’ speakers with VAC electronics in this room.
I really like what they are trying to do with these speakers – very high efficiency, impedance somewhat tube friend.y, passive or active crossovers – and they sound good too.
This system doesn’t ‘push’ the speakers to be their best – and although the sound is/was good [I would put it firmly in the Enjoyable camp] they might be a whole lot more with the right equipment.
Talon ‘Phoenix’ speakers with VAC amps and components
The Talon ‘Phoenix’ loudspeaker – one of the more difficult speakers to photograph
The Talon ‘Phoenix’ loudspeaker
The VAC (Valve Amplification Company) 15/30 amp
The Moomega CD player and VAC Signature Mk2 power supply
The Dr. Feickert ‘Firebird’ turntable
The Dr. Feickert ‘Firebird’ turntable from above
The Dr. Feickert ‘Firebird’ turntable close up
The Dr. Feickert ‘Firebird’ turntable from the front
This appeared to be the crossover for one of the speakers. Apparently the crossovers can be either passive or active.
I know, the angle makes it look like it was going to fall on us – but be assured, we were quite safe, it lying on the table and all . š
