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CAF 2018

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: BACCH-SP, Genesis Advanced Technologies, VPI and a Mind-Bending Demo

November 24, 2018 Marc Phillips 2

On the last morning of the Capital Audiofest, Gary Koh of Genesis Advanced Technologies sat next to me at breakfast in the hotel lobby. I’ve known Gary for a few years and I’m impressed with […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Legacy Audio, Raven Audio and the Texas Tube Sound

November 23, 2018 Marc Phillips Comments Off on CAF 2018: Legacy Audio, Raven Audio and the Texas Tube Sound

I have an interesting history with both Raven Audio and Legacy Audio. Back when I lived in Texas, I’d travel up to the Lone Star Audio Fest which was held in Dallas every May. We […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Spatial Audio, Linear Tube Audio, ANTICABLE and a Lesson in Value

November 22, 2018 Marc Phillips Comments Off on CAF 2018: Spatial Audio, Linear Tube Audio, ANTICABLE and a Lesson in Value

At last month’s Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, I asked a couple of audio buddies if they’d seen (well, heard) anything interesting at the show. Both of them immediately mentioned the fantastic open-baffle speakers from Spatial […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: LinnenberG, QLN, Aqua Acoustic Quality, Innuos, GigaWatt, SGR, Swiss Cables; from Well Pleased A|V

November 21, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

LinnenberG shows us that Ruhr valley sound, QLN gets our name right, Aqua Acoustic Quality goes all optological on us, Innuos gives us our moment of Zen, GigaWatt whips the power into shape, SGR HiFi […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Old Forge Audio, Wand, Pure Audio, Acapella; An addiction you don’t want to beat

November 21, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Old Forge Audio learns us about coming home, Wand shows us its magic powers, EMT lets loose the juice, Pure Audio shows us how to “push”, and Acapella Audio Arts sings like a church choir. […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: TriangleArt, Muraudio; The Ecstasy of Gold

November 20, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

TriangleArt exhibits a gold standard in Tube and Class-A solid state electronics, and Muraudio redefines the D’Appolito array. The Story Collaborating with TriangleArt, Muraudio Electrostatic Loudspeakers brought their lively sounding SP1 Point Source Electrostatic loudspeakers […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: GamuT, Pear Audio; The vibe of Audio Skies and Dr. Vinyl

November 20, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

GamuT offers us a new reference for vibes, Pear Audio Blue offers a fruitful experience, Top Wing takes us flying with Blue Dragons, and Bob’s Devices give us a step-up both sonically and in mood. […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: DeVore, Doshi, J. Sikora; Sound to the nines

November 19, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Devore Fidelity is still monkeying around, Doshi Audio goes hybrid, and J. Sikora sets a new Standard. The Story Doshi Audio has grown into its commercial and critical success, achieving recent prominence in the high-end […]

Audiophile Journal

The Audiophile Socialites | CAF 2018

November 19, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

A photographic narrative that parallels the typical show going experience, or in all likelihood is indistinguishable from it. There is no unequivocal way to gauge the probability of a social symmetry. Conversation There will always […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Classic Audio Loudspeakers, Atma-Sphere, Tri-Planar, Purist Audio Designs

November 18, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Classic Audio Loudspeakers shows us Field Coils and Reel-to-Reel tape, Atma-Sphere brings the heat, Tri-Planar lends a strong arm, and Purist Audio Design takes us to Neptune — what’s not to like? The Story Once […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Fern & Roby, Linear Tube Audio, Black Cat Cable; ring in a new era

November 17, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on CAF 2018: Fern & Roby, Linear Tube Audio, Black Cat Cable; ring in a new era

Fern & Roby take us on a journey into the wide open bandwidth, while Linear Tube Audio rings in a new era for tube integrated amplifiers, Black Cat Cable crosses our path. The Story Sunday […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: McGary Audio, Salk Signature Sound, Exogal, AntiCables; mouthwatering sound

November 16, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

McGary Audio shows us what thirty watts can do, Salk Signature Sound gives us the BeAT, Exogal supplies the tunes, and AntiCables once again binds together one of the best sounding systems of the show. […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: VIMBERG, TIDAL Audio, TW-Acustic, Transfiguration, Antipodes, and Skogrand

November 15, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 2

I may have misspoke, or left a few of my earlier proclamations about the newest VIMBERG speakers less than acutely defined. If you are a listener of our Occasional Podcast, or reader of our little […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: PlanterSpeakers, So Good You Can Put a Plant In ‘Em!

November 14, 2018 Marc Phillips 1

The most modest exhibit I witnessed at the 2018 Capital Audiofest was in one of the upstairs hallways where—I kid you not—someone had placed some brochures, a pile of business cards and a pair of […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Just Audio and Our Glorious Past

November 13, 2018 Marc Phillips 2

All right, I’ll be honest. Seeing this exhibit might have made me pee in my pants just a little bit. Here I was, walking through all the exhibits in the downstairs atrium at the 2018 […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: BorderPatrol, Volti Audio, Triode Wire Labs and Where the Magic Is

November 11, 2018 Marc Phillips 2

Part-Time Audiophile readers are probably already aware of our enthusiasm for the products of BorderPatrol and Volti Audio. Since I am new to the staff, I am also new to the distinctive and engaging sound […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Luminous Audio Technology, PureAudioProject, and VPI Industries; The sound of freedom

November 10, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 2

VPI Industries lends a hand and two tonearms, Luminous Audio Technology and PureAudioProject share a philosophy, and Soundsmith moves us — along with some iron. The Story VPI Industries was lending a hand to Luminous […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: The Audio Company, Von Schweikert, VAC, Esoteric and The Big Why

November 4, 2018 Marc Phillips 1

Each time I’ve visited the Von Schweikert rooms at hi-fi shows over the last few years, Damon Von Schweikert and Leif Swanson have upped the ante in terms of presentation, sound and most importantly, the […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Must See Rooms, Saturday

November 4, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 1

There are over 1,000,000 brands exhibiting here at Capital Audiofest … okay, okay, — I don’t know how many brands exactly, but it does seem like a lot this year. Which makes 2018’s event feel […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Must See Rooms, Friday

November 3, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 2

  There are over 1,000,000 brands exhibiting here at Capital Audiofest … okay, okay, — I don’t know how many brands exactly, but it does seem like a lot this year. Which makes 2018’s event […]

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