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| The Hub: A new year brings changes.... Hi, Ferrari-- Not going to pick on the Denver-area folk, certainly one of the most active areas in the US for audio, both in retail and in manufacturing.I wish them all well, and look forward to a stronger market in months to come.Regarding Sound ... | |
| The Hub: Holidays gifts for yourself, or a friend. Thanks for the kind comments. I'm sure the HRT people appreciate your enthusiasm, as well, and the iStreamer is also available right here on the 'gon: thttp://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlconv&1297107189&/HRT-iStreamer-Now-at-CryoPa... | |
| The Hub: Bowers & Wilkins 801: Good, Bad, or Ugly? Paul, thanks for the update. I can't believe it's been a year since I wrote the piece!Best of luck on your journey! | |
| The Hub: Numbers unclear, but strongest RMAF yet! Tennis: I think Jason Victor Serinus' posts from RMAF regarding pianist Robert Silverman made clear the point that even the best mega-buck systems out there have a long way to go before they can emulate the dynamics and power of live music. I thin... | |
| The Hub: Numbers unclear, but strongest RMAF yet! Nhocti: Thanks for the kind words, and it was a pleasure to meet you, as well.Bwp: Thanks for getting it. I'm not saying everything must go in our biz, but come ON guys, wake up and smell the coffee. Nostalgia is SO overrated!Mech: Where we are ri... | |
| The Hub: news, gossip - The more things change ... An update on B&K:http://stratecongroup.com/1010aw2ati2acquireBK.aspx | |
| The Hub: Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2010 Oy, what a show!Exhibits up, seminars up, attendance up. Who knew that Denver could be this warm in freakin' October?Lots of amazing new gear at all price-points, and lots of new friends, all of whom are priceless. More details after we return hom... | |
| The Hub: Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2010 The show is quite literally bigger and better than ever, with an energy level unlike any other show I've attended. It's upbeat, and everybody seems to be enjoying themselves.Saturday is the longest day of the show: 9-6. Get here! | |
| The Hub: Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2010 An update from RMAF, one day to go.The halls are packed with exhibitors bringing in gear and setting up. It's 60 degrees (F), clear skies. The mountains are snowy and the leaves are turning.This is not yo' daddy's audio show. There will be tons of... | |
| The Hub: news, gossip - The more things change ... Ferrari: Huh. Always admired her. Thanks for the note. | |
| The Hub: News, events, gossip: Come the REVOLUTION Mac: Think we lost the thread, there.Nil: I think a Peachtree iDecco with Amphion Ion speakers would already look like it came from Apple, and handily outperform anything they're likely to build.I frank;y don't see panel speakers fitting in with t... | |
| The Hub: News, events, gossip: Come the REVOLUTION Keene: Good points. Years ago John Marks argued that the idea of advertising high end gear to the general public was a waste of money, and that efforts would be more productive if directed towards music-educators and professional musicians. Taken ... | |
| The Hub: News, events, gossip: Come the REVOLUTION Sherpa: Again, good ideas. Unfortunately, we're back to the same old requirements of somebody, somewhere handling bureaucracy, and bureaucracy requires money.Not saying that aspect is insurmountable, either; just needs some thought.Thanks again fo... | |
| The Hub: News, events, gossip: Come the REVOLUTION Mac: The good old days are gone. That doesn't mean we won't have good NEW days. Things will be different, as they would have to be, given the massive changes in every single aspect of modern life.I don't think I've ever seen the names "Hugh Hefner... | |
| The Hub: News, events, gossip: Come the REVOLUTION Keil: As the portable audio marketplace becomes more sophisticated, I'm sure we'll see more devices like the one you described. An interesting dilemma with the transition from headphone-listening to--what should we call it?-- in-room listening is ... |