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CAF 2013
CAF 2013
CAF 2013
CAF 2013: Odyssey Audio
I’ve been a fan of Odyssey Audio and Klaus Bunge for some time, and have been happily using his Kismet amplifiers with my Magnepan 3.7 loudspeakers for a bit over a year now. He does […]
CAF 2013
CAF 2013: VPI, Joseph Audio, VAS (updated)
Mat Weisfeld seems to be everywhere these days, promoting his VPI tables, kicking ass, taking names, shaking hands, kissing pretty ladies, and generally having a far better time than you or I ever do. Must […]
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CAF 2013: Stereodesk presents Emia, Siggwan, Kaplan Cable (updated!)
Stereodesk had several rooms/displays at Capital Audiofest this year. In this one, I found a new-to-me Siggwan 12 tonearm (a true floating unipivot) on a vintage Garrard 301 refurb, married to a Dave Slagle-designed front […]
CAF 2013
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CAF 2013: Daedalus, Modwright, Purity, WyWires, Kanso (updated!)
Daedalus Audio‘s Lou Hinkley and Modwright‘s Dan Wright were on hand to show off some tasty bits, including a newly re-worked Argo and a prototype DAC. For the former, the Argo has mostly “invisible” tweaks, […]
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CAF 2013: High Water Sound (updated!)
I’ve written many times about the audio wizardry of High Water Sound‘s Jeff Catalano. Ask around — this is one of the few rooms you can expect to hear something non-scripted. Something off the wall. […]
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CAF 2013
CAF 2013: Kanso Furniture
I don’t think there’s anyone in high-end audio that gets less air time than a furniture maker. This is a shame — some of that stuff is every bit as arty, bespoke, and gorgeous as […]
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CAF 2013: Most Impressive Product — Saskia II Turntable
Emia’s Dave Slagle grabbed me in between rooms and practically dragged me down into the lobby to see something. “You’re not gonna believe it,” he said. Okay, when Dave gets excited, one of two things […]
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CAF 2013: Best Dressed, Runner Up
I think Steve Rochlin owes this man … something. Always good to see you, Mark!
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CAF 2013: A Pause
First, I have lots of photos still to sort through, touch up, and post. All that is on the way, I promise. Second, I hope you all enjoyed the “real-time” feel of this year’s coverage. […]
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CAF 2013: Volti Audio (updated)
Check out that beautiful red gum finish on Greg Roberts’ Volti Vittora loudspeaker ($17,500), with a pair of matching subwoofers ($2,500 each) … Mmm, mmm, delish. This brand new set is already sold to a […]
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CAF 2013: Robert Lighton New York (updated!)
Robert Lighton was Audio Note-ing it today, with $85k Kegon mono blocs, a $50k M8 pre-amp, and a $11k S8 step-up. A vintage Thorens TD124 turntable carried an Audio Note tonearm with VX silver wire […]
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