Capitol Audio Fest

mapman cool speaking of Harbeth's loved the new 30.2's in the second Deja Vu room listened to an entire side of Dark Side of the Moon great sounding speakers. I missed German Physiks and Tekton.

I also thought the Border Patrol/Volti room was good and love it last year. I didn't like the setup as much this year and didn't get a great seat but excellent tonality and aliveness.Couldn't really get much soundstaging off to the side.

hey charles the Shindo room was the first one I hit, the system was the Aureges Preamp and Montille amp, the source was a turntable names escaping me. I loved the Auditorium23 speakers Hommage something, first of all they are super cool looking a bit reminiscent of Advents or Tannoys. Really warm rich sound midrange was fantastic highs were warm and extended at the same time. Bass was solid for a single 8 inch full range driver overall very impressive.

Sal and Larry great to hear from you guys you both have more experienced ears than mine. And I  think my ears perhaps prefer a warmer slightly rolled off sound as I loved the A23 speakers but found the Channel D room a tad bright. And thanks for the info on that table Sal I really liked that room a lot and wish I had stayed longer. I missed the Charney and Rethm speakers unfortunately. And as much as I would love a pair of Vu's WE horn speakers the A23 seemed something along those lines soundwise that I could potentially one day afford. I also loved how they looked but sent my gf a pic she was less enamored. Ah well.

@larryi  I hear you on room conditions which I should have factored in a bit more. And a custom Deja Vu horn-speaker would  be of interest to me if the boss approved. Sorry I missed Charney and DC DYI would have loved to hear more horns. I agree with @mapman  I thought Classic Audio was better last year though I didn't find it bright, I heard Louis Armstrong "St James Infirmary" a song I totally love. The sound was a bit stuck to the speakers but otherwise captivating. And Charles I wish I had caught Tekton there is so much hype would have loved to check it out and report back. Next year for sure!

Interesting I was really disappointed in the c-j room and surprised considering the level of gear in there but I just found it dull and lifeless sounding. And on the Zu room yes the room was gigantic but I thought they really did a nice job filling the room soundwise. One thing I will mention when I was there they were playing the much smaller Omens not the Def IV. So not sure what speakers others heard specifically. Sean is a super nice guy I will say and plays great music. And @salectric those Auditorium23 speakers were the only thing at the show I took a picture of I totally agree they look great.

@charles1dad  I hope you do decide to attend last year was my first and first ever audio show and I loved it, this year was fun also as you've read! Perhaps next year some of us could meet up and put some names with some faces. Also @gsm18439  I concur with Charles love your room so chic and modern looking and your minimalist system fits it perfectly. That cd player is very badass looking!

You guys know so much more about these drivers than me its a bit humbling to hear you discuss them with such authority. I guess I need to spend more time hanging around Vu's on the weekends! Glad to hear you both liked the CAF speakers better at Deja Vu I was so impressed with them at CAF I can only imagine how good they were at the shop.