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2007 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest October 12 ~ 14, 2007 Denver Marriot Tech Center Hotel
Pre-Show Coverage (The following are Exhibit details provided by the Exhibitors and the companies they represent)
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(Room 578, 580) Room dimensions = TBD
Speakers: SALAGAR S210 Symphony in Metal Fire
Metallic with Salagar OEM $7,999 (pair)
Additional comment:
Inspired by the long tradition of musical instrument design, SALAGAR has created a premium lifestyle speaker that leverages self-amplified/self-powered technology to produce “Drop Dead Sound.” The unique, minimalist design of Symphony S210 speakers takes cues from the string family to create a cross-braced sealed, pressure vessel enclosure that produces punchy bass with virtually no enclosure resonances.
The Symphony S210 takes a single line level input from a balanced, XLR interconnect cable and feeds this into its SALAGAR “X-ACT” digital active crossover. This device digitally processes the input at a very high resolution of 24bits at 96 KHz, and applies the appropriate filters needed to divide the signal for each of the system’s two transducers. The latest class D amp modules made by ICEpower, a division of Bang & Olufsen, amplify the X-ACT output signals.
(Room 594) Room dimensions = 13 x 19
Garnet - MTM monitor with Accuton and Scan-Speak drivers. A new standard in resolution for $2,895 / pair.
Galena - 10" 3-way floor standing speaker $4,895 / pair.
Come hear what you've been missing!
Silicon Arts Design & Concert Fidelity, Inc. (Room 581) Room dimensions = 13 x 19
Concert Fidelity CF-080 Hybrid Line Stage Preamplifier - Silicon Arts Design ZL-120 Solid State Monoblock Poweramplifier - Concert Fidelity DAC-040 Hybrid Digital-to-Analog Converter (Shown in public for the fist time)
Also, we are very fortunate to have cooperation from following companies for their providing the equipment to complement our electronics during the show:
- Speaker System: Escalante Design (Fremont) - Interconnect and Speaker Cables: Kimber Kable (Hero, Monocle X, D60) - AC Filtering and Power Cables: Chang Lightspeed Audio (Reference)
Fundamentally, we believe our components are very revealing yet musical at the same time, and makes one want to listen to his or her entire collection of music once over again for the unexpected new discoveries.
- Concert Fidelity CF-080 Hybrid Line Stage Preamplifier This is the ultimate statement of Masataka Tsuda(I¡Ç(Bs design philosophy, and an improvement over CF-040 used by Steve Hoffman for mastering and personal listening.
Taking Zen-like minimalist approach and employing extremely short signal path with minimum number of components, made possible through application of unique signal level control circuitry. The resulting signal path is only about 10 cm (4 inches) in length.
- Silicon Arts Design ZL-120 Solid State Monoblock Amplifier Another application of minimalist approach, with emphasis on parts quality and reliability through use of high grade key components, such as transformers and chassis sourced from suppliers to Japanese government and other public works (i.e. - Japan Railway Systems, known for its (I¡È(BBullet Train(I¡É(B).
Only 2 pairs of output MOS-FET(I¡Ç(Bs are used in each monoblock to provide 120W@8ohms, with no overall NFB, resulting in an extremely pure, open and transparent presentation of music as it was captured in recording, with articulate and seamless reproduction of sound throughout the full range of frequency and dynamics.
- Concert Fidelity DAC-040 Hybrid Digital to Analog Converter Also taking the minimalist approach, and with tube buffer stage, extracts every last bit of information from CD, and raises the expectation for red book audio CD(I¡Ç(Bs to an entirely new level. After 25 years, CD reproduction still had room for such improvement, even through our traditional approach, without employing any up-sampling or over-sampling.
Norihisa (Nori) Sayanagi, VP of Marketing for Silicon Arts Design and Concert Fidelity, Inc. Masataka Tsuda, President & CTO
(Room 566) Room dimensions = 25 x 13
Showing the new VRE-1
preamplifier, MSRP $6800 USD
(Room = Conifer 1) Room dimensions = 21 x 21, 9-foot ceilings
Speakers:
Wilson Benesch Trinity, $5950.00 Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generator and Torus Crossover and Amplifier, $4350.000
Amplifier and Preamplifier:
deHavilland Electric Amplifier Company GM-70 amplifiers, $9995.00 Pair Ultraverve 2 Preamplifier, $2995.00
Speaker Cables and Interconnects and Power Cords
Kobala-Sosna
Emotion Speaker Cables $2700 meter plus $800 additional ½ meter
Emotion Interconnects $2700 meter plus $800 additional ½ meter
Emotion Power Cords $950 meter plus $250 additional ½ meter
Source
Bluenote CD Players The Stibbert, $5500
"The Trinity Speakers Small Speakers MASSIVE Progress!!!!
In pursuit of extended high frequency response capabilities, many contemporaries have sought to push the limits of the dynamic drive unit beyond its limits. Dynamic, coil based, tweeters simply cannot achieve extreme high frequency sound. It is beyond the limits of the technology. Only super low mass solutions can achieve controlled sound reproduction. Wilson Benesch has retained its soft dome tweeter and opted for appropriate technology to pass on the batten when it naturally rolls off. This solution provides optimum performance within the 5000 to 20,000 bandwidth. The Sphere then takes up the challenge, producing controlled accurate sound up to 100 KHz.
2007 will be seen as the year when Wilson Benesch completed its design objectives for wide bandwidth loudspeaker design. The Torus / Trinity combination delivers sound of the highest clarity from 18Hz to100kHz!
(Room 9009)
We would like to invite you to audition a new spendor loudspeaker the S3/5R at the Denver Audio Fest in Room 9009.
For over two decades Spendor was licensed to manufacture the legendary LS3/5a BBC mini-monitor loudspeaker. It became an international reference standard. In 1998 when Spendor learned that manufacture of the LS3/5a drive units was to cease, we decided to develop our own 140mm bass-midrange drive unit using modern materials and technology. Combining this with a 20mm tweeter, new crossover engineering and a more up-to-date look we created the Spendor S3/5. Many discerning listeners consider it to be the most transparent and truly musical mini-loudspeaker they have ever heard, a natural successor to the LS3/5A. The Spendor S3/5 has won many awards.
The new S3/5R blends some of Spendor's advanced engineering with original Classic 70's technology and construction to preserve the rich and natural sound character which is the hallmark of every Spendor Classic loudspeaker.
The S3/5R: -traditional thin wall with heavy damping design of the cabinet has been enhanced by the use of modern rubberised damping panels. -Spendor bass-mid driver uses improved phase correction technology in the form of a focusing magnet motor pole extension. -new 20mm soft dome tweeter closely matches the sound characteristics of the original S3/5 tweeter -crossover circuit board has been redesigned to improve conductivity and single routing to eliminate magnetic interaction between inductors. -all tracks are gold plated and solder is silver and copper loaded for optimum connections integrity. -crossover is single wired to ensure consistent and optimum sound quality. The new Spendor S3/5R retains the character and technical precision of the original award-winning S3/5, but with clearly audible improvements in sound, especially in the mid-band.
We will be pairing these S3/5R's with some wonderful Cyrus electronics, the results will be amazing.
(Evergreen Ballroom)
SAR is a new record label founded by Mastering Master Bernie Grundman & Esteemed Producer Stewart Levine. All of our releases are recorded using the "ALL LIVE" SAR method: We mix & record the artist/band simultaneously on equipment we designed.
Recording takes place @ Bernie Grundman Mastering in the lounge. Our excellence in sound quality and musicianship we capture speaks for itself. Don't miss the release at RMAF for our newest release ORBIT: Neil Larsen's new group featuring Robben Ford, Jimmy Haslip, & Tom Brechtlein. Also joined by Horn player greats: Gary Meek & Lee Thornberg." This record is going to put SAR on the map..." and with Grammy Award Buzz already in the air for 2009, we're ready to share with the rest of the world this labor of love. We've put out 3 other releases that will be sold on Vinyl and Dual Disk at RMAF. Bernie will be signing copies and giving seminars in the Aspen Room supported by over $250,000 in sound system support. We look forward to seeing you there!
Our Show Prices are lower than you usually find anywhere else!
Orbit Emerald Audiophile CD : $16.99 Hugh Masekela NEW 180GR Double VINYL LP :$34.99 High Masekela Limited Edition Dual Disk DVDA/CD : $20.00 ZANE MUSA Vinyl LP: $28.00 ZANE MUSA Limited Edition Dual Disk DVDA/CD:$20.00 John Heard Limited Edition Dual Disk DVDA/CD:$20.00 See us for a special pricing on whole set purchases!
(room 1013) Room dimensions = 14 x 20
Studio Electric Type Three speakers, $7,900 EA2 High Power Hybrid amplifier $7,800
Additional comment: STUDIO ELECTRIC has roots in the pro sound industry. Their products are derived from recording studio equipment that has been repackaged in stunning art deco chassis work from Josh Stippich at ElectronLuv.
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(Room 582) Room dimensions = 13 x 25
Rives Audio, Sub-Parc $4500, Talon Loudspeakers, Hawk (pair) $10,000, Thunderbird $10,000. Wadia 581se $10,000, Vac Alpha Integrated $12,500.
"This room will be feature VAC's newest integrated amplifier, the updated WAdia 581se, and the Talon Hawks with the Thundbird Subwoofer.
Rives Audio's new room mode eliminator from the Parc series, the Sub-Parc, will also be featured."
(Room 9017, 9021, Tower 9th Floor) Room dimensions = 13 x 19
Room 9017-
Room 9021-
"Tangram Audio is the importer/distributor for AcousticPlan of Germany, A.R.T Loudspeaker of Scotland, UK, Audio Tekne of Japan, and Da-Vinci Audio of Switzerland."
TARA Labs will be providing cable for the following Exhibitor and will have a static display, product literature and pricing available.
Mezzanine
Level Blanca Peak
(Room 9003 - active room, 9002 - passive room) Room dimensions = 13' wide , 19' deep with a 6' X 6' entry way, making the distance from entry to front wall 25'
Feastrex D9e Field Coil Speakers (Prototype Cabinets) $35,000 w/ PranaWire Nataraja Speaker Cable internal wire $2,495 Lamm ML2.1 Amplifiers $29,990 Lamm L-2 Reference Pre-Amplifier $14,790 AMR CD77 $8,000 PranaWire Avatar Reference Interconnect RCA 1.0 meter pr $7,950 PranaWire Avatar Reference Speaker Cable 1.5 meter pr $12,500 PranaWire Cosmos Interconnect 3.0 meter pair $7,395 PranaWire MahaSamadhi Power Cable 1.0 meter $3,450 With Acrolink CN-PC80 Carbon Fiber AC / IEC Connectors PranaWire Samadhi Power Cable 1.0 meter $2,250 With Oyaide M1/F1 AC / IEC Connectors PranaWire Satori Power Cable 1.0 meters (x3) $1,650 With Acrolink CN-PC80 Carbon Fiber AC / IEC Connectors Oyaide R-1 Beryllium / Copper AC Receptacle $125 Oyaide WPC-Z Heavy Duty Receptacle Housing $199 Acoustic Revive RTP-2ultimate Passive Line Conditioner (x2) $1,295 Acoustic Revive RTP-4ultimate Passive Line Conditioner (x1) $1,895 Acoustic Revive Power Reference Power Cable (x3) $575 Acoustic Revive RGC-24 Grounding Conditioner $450 Acoustic Revive RD-3 CD Demagnetizer $399 Acoustic Revive RIO – 5 II Negative ION Generator $595 Acrolink 6N-P4030 Power Cables (Misc @ $350 - $450) Acrolink 6N-PC6100 Power Cable $1600 Sound Mechanics PX1 (3) Rack $4,500 Sound Mechanics C100 Cones (sets of 3) $240 Sound Mechanics C101 Bases (sets of 3) $95 Sound Mechanics MC88 Cones $240
Total System Value approx $137,768
Room 9002 - Passive Display of Products we distribute from Oyaide, Acrolink, Acoustic Revive and Sound Mechanics
(Room 441)
$10,000 MSRP x2 EMM LABS CDSA-SE SACD/CD player
Upgraded vs Stock
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(Lupine Conference Room)
Usher Audio - Oracle Audio - JPS Labs
System One o Usher Audio Dancer Be-718 Reference Monitor Speakers - $2,795 per pair o Usher Audio Dancer Be-10 Reference Speakers - $14,400 per pair o Usher Audio R1.5 Stereo Amps - Bridged - $2,250 each o Oracle Audio DAC 1000 Preamplifier - $6,250 o Oracle Audio Delphi MK V Turntable with Turbo Power Supply - $4,500 o Oracle/SME 345 Tonearm - $2,200 o ZYX Atmos Cartridge - $5,950 o Oracle Audio PH 1000 Temple Phono Stage - $7,500 o Oracle Audio CD 1500 MKII Player - $5,800 o JPS Labs Aluminata Interconnects - $2,999/ 1m pair o JPS Labs Aluminata Speaker Cables - $8,499/ 8 ft pair o JPS Labs Superconductor 3 Phono Cable - $2,199 / 1m o JPS Labs Aluminata AC Cables - $3,499/ 2 m
System Two o Usher Audio Dancer Be-718 Reference Monitor Speakers - $2,795 per pair o Usher CD100 CD Player - $850 o Jolida JD1000 CD Player - $899 o NAD C162 Preamplifier - $599 o NAD C272 Stereo Amplifier - $799 o JPS Labs Superconductor Q Interconnect- $399 / 1.0 M pair o JPS Labs Superconductor Q Speaker cable- $799 / 8 FT pair o JPS Labs Power AC+, Digital AC, and Analog AC Cables
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