Gear that has consistently impressed you at shows?

[Columbo]

For those who've been to multiple shows... has there ever been gear that has fairly consistently impressed you each time?

 

[awkwardbydesign]

Audionote. A relief after other rooms.

 

[terrycym]

Nordost cable demonstrations

 

[marktr]

Audionote. A relief after other rooms.

Haven’t been to a show for years, but when I did, it was always Audio Note.

 

[Roog]

Nothing, even the headphone demos are challenging with the level of background noise.

Not been since Covid.

 

[Theo]

Neat. Always sounds great, always good choice of music.

 

[paulbysea]

I have not been to a show for decades but Linn and Naim back in the late 70s and 80s were always one of the best if not the best sounding room.

 

[Bodhi]

The Audio Note room has never failed to delilver musical sound at the Australian shows i've attended. That said, i'd personally be tempted by the new Devore Fidelity O/Bronze speakers paired with Air Tight amps.

 

[Columbo]

AN seem to nailing it. What's their magic?

 

[awkwardbydesign]

Simplicity, and using others' designs.

 

[CoherentSystems]

Simple, use the room to work for you, coloured BUT entertaining speakers that make you tap your foot and they will play most thing without to much fuss, sins of ommission done correctly. I have many audio note pieces its simple but effective music making, and its repeatable.

 

[Brown Bottle]

Neat & Kudos.

Cheers BB

 

[Miss Ariel]

Magnepan speakers all the systems with them have been my best at shows

 

[awkwardbydesign]

Simple, use the room to work for you, coloured BUT entertaining speakers that make you tap your foot and they will play most thing without to much fuss, sins of ommission done correctly. I have many audio note pieces its simple but effective music making, and its repeatable.

Sadly I have no usable corners. So I have Tannoys.

 

[x21]

Gershman Acoustics.

 

[uncl_nigel]

Given the thread title and my show-going, that means more than once at Munich. So...

CAD (Computer Audio Design)
Living Voice
Simaudio Moon

 

[Caliente]

Saw the thread title and immediately thought of Audio Note - then noticed quite a few of us think the same way. Saying that, the AN room at Cranage sounded dull when I briefly ventured in, though the dealer who sells AN had his set-up pretty well sorted.

 

[Brown Bottle]

I’ve found Audio Note hit and miss. The first time I heard it, it was fantastic. It never quite hit the heights again and a couple of times I’ve thought it dull. I’d like to hear a sorted system in someone’s home.

Cheers BB

 

[brennyaudio]

A small UK speaker maker, Alchris Audio.

 

[brennyaudio]

I should also add Music First Audio pre amps and phono stages. Very expensive but always one of my favourite rooms at shows.