LA Audio Show 2017: Day 2

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Volti speakers.

Bass & Drum Intro by Nils Lofgren Band. https://shz.am/t40287267

Classic reference album:

Excellent.

On my system, it is to die for. The bass is deeper and presentation much more dynamic. You have to get this album.

 

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ShinEn Audio, Concert Fidelity, Maxonic by SRC, High Fidelity Partners.

Dear manufacturers, we have no need to know your legal entities. Please remove those and put in what you make (speakers, electronics, etc.).

 

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IsoAcoustics, SPL, XLO Cables, Audio Plus Services. Nothing new here.

 

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Musical Fidelity, Crystal Cable, Audio Plus Services,

They have Focal speakers and don't put that on their sign???

 

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Focal

Tattoo by Janis Ian. https://shz.am/t20121231

A bit lispy but detailed and nice. Soundstage fortunately extends past the limits of the speakers due to reflective walls.

On my system, it is lispy as well with less high frequency emphasis.

 

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Magico S3 Series II Speakers, Jadis, Vertere Acoustics

 

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Magico Speakers, Jadis, Vertere Acoustics

Wake Up Old Lady by Lightnin' Hopkins. https://shz.am/t47414352

LP. Track noise but still nice. Open and airy.

On my system, from another album on Tidal, the vocals are very nice and forward but the rest sounds like old recording that it is.

 

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Focal Speakers, PrimaLuna amplifiers

 

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Focal Speakers, PrimaLuna amplifiers

Dirty Pool by Melvin Taylor. https://shz.am/t10264228

Screeching highs.

Can't find the album on tidal to tell you if it screeches any better on my system.

 

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Focal Speakers, PrimaLuna amplifiers

Perfect Sense, Part I by Roger Waters. https://shz.am/t5925594

Quite nice. Open and wide with good vocal image.

On my system, similar but vocals are not standing out as much.

 

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VTL, Wilson speakers, Cardas, AMG

 

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VTL, Wilson speakers, Cardas, AMG
St. James Infirmary by Louis Armstrong. https://shz.am/t10224569

LP. Nice track. Good separation between speakers.

 

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Wilson, VTL

Slippin' Into Darkness by War. https://shz.am/t6033378

LP. Excellent with detailed highs.

On my system, digital of course, it has super detailed highs. And it is more dynamic.

 

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Wilson Speakers, Boulder amplifiers, dCS DAC, Transparent cables.

 

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Wilson Speakers, Boulder amplifiers, dCS DAC, Transparent cables.

Love Her Madly by The Doors. https://shz.am/t225567

Bright and lousy sounding.

On my system, it is more listenable but still, no demo track.

 

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German Physiks Speakers, Merrill Audio, Distinctive Stereo

 

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German Physiks Speakers, Merrill Audio, Distinctive Stereo

Mondscheinsonate/Round About Midnight by Ray Brown & Laurindo Almeida. https://shz.am/t77606107

LP with lots of pops. But excellent detail and nuance. Cello deep and beautiful.

 

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German Physiks Speakers, Merrill Audio, Distinctive Stereo
Impossible Germany by Wilco. https://shz.am/t44920986

OK sounding.

On my system, it sounds better but still nothing to write about.

 

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German Physiks Speakers, Merrill Audio, Distinctive Stereo
Voodoo Child (Slight Return) by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble. https://shz.am/t3124107

Boomy distorted bass. Soundstage diffused.

On my system the bass is solid and pumping out air like nobody's business (no distortion). Much warmer tone. Soundstage not very focused but between speakers.

 

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Now onto my favorite suite, PranaFidelity.

Steve from Pranafidelity really knows his music. It is always a delight to visit his suite to enjoy music with great fidelity.

Jason Victor Serinus (stereophile reviewer) in the middle front seat. Ron and Keith from WBF in the back row.