Axpona 2013 Exhibitor Rooms: Part 1

LineSource Monitor triple stack speakers ($6,800)

It is hard to imagine that a system using a Crown 1000W amp and Onkyo TX-SR 818 receiver and Class D amps could sound this good. Yes, the 4 Atak Sub 12s helped in the bass, but the highs were crisp and clear without being thin or piercing. Mid-range and upper end dynamics were powerful, and this was just plain fun to listen to. They whole system comes in at just about $10,000.

Back of the Happy Sound Newform LineSource Monitor Triple Stacked speakers

Standard cabling, patch through, and speaker cables\

KEF Blades at Axpona 2013

Kyomi/E.A.R./Marten: Marten Django (89 dB, $15k/pair), Townsend Rock 7 turntable ($5,100 with upgraded motor), Helius Omega Silver Ruby tonearm ($5,225), ZYX Universe X ($6k), CAR SL1 Renaissance tube preamp ($10k), Esoteric K-01 SACD player, Esoteric G0s click AND a CAT JL5 prototype in a JL2 chassis (100 Wpc, $12k).
Marten Django XL speakers
Frequency range / 26-30000 Hz +-3dB
Power rating / 250 W
Sensitivity / 89 dB / 1 m / 2.83V
Impedance / 6 ohm (4 Ohm min)
Type / 3-way bass reflex
Drive units / 3×8” aluminum, 1×6” ceramic, 1×1” ceramic
Crossover frequency / 2nd order, 250 & 3000Hz
Terminals /Single-wiring WBT
Internal wiring / Jorma Design

Townsend Rock 7 turntable ($5,100 with upgraded motor), Helius Omega Silver Ruby tonearm ($5,225), ZYX Universe X ($6k)

CAT JL5 prototype in a JL2 chassis (100 Wpc, $12k).