Thanks to John and his crew at Audio Connections

in Verona, NJ. They hosted a class act event yesterday with Richard Vandersteen. It was an awesome experience. Everyone was just gracious and we all had a fun time listening to the 5's and the 7's. It was all through Ayre gear, although the 7'd did run the AR ref pre with Ayre monoblocks. All AQ cableing. The front end on the 5's was the Ayre C5. It was an awesome time for us all. The best sound I've ever heard was from the 7's with the vinyl (not sure what he was using). I've heard most of the exotic's in their best settings and this was by far the most musical and listenable. I do wish that Richard's amps were ready and that we could have heard them, but hopefully in the near future that will happen.

I have become friends with John, who is into health and wellness as much, if not more than I am. He just gets it and wants everyone to enjoy their music. He's into that more than the gear, so that's really neat for me. Just a wonderful experience that I hope all of you get to enjoy at YOUR local (it's a 3 hour drive and worth it) brick and mortar shop.