Meeting Topics 2001
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Consumer Electronics Show & T.H.E. Show reports, officer elections, music listening. |
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Demoed the Nimbus air isolation stand by Machina Dynamica under a digital source (Pioneer DVD changer) and under a turntable (Linn Sondek), and in both cases the effect was dramatic. |
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Demoed the Perpetual Technologies P-1A DSP-based Resolution Enhancement Loudspeaker + Loudspeaker/Room Correction System, & P-3A 24-Bit 96kHz (optional 192KHz/DSD) Digital-to-Analog converter, Fidelix SH-20K Natural Spectrum Harmonator, a digital device which is described as restoring frequencies above 20kHz to create a uniform natural spectrum and improved sonic results. |
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CAS member John Kotches demoed and spoke about Manley Labs Neo-Classic 250-watt monoblock amps & Purist line-stage preamp, equipment he has reviewed for the Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity magazine. |
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Mark Schifter & Peter Madnick of Perpetual Technologies demoed P-1A DSP-based Resolution Enhancement Loudspeaker + Loudspeaker/Room Correction System, & P-3A 24-Bit 96kHz (optional 192KHz/DSD) Digital-to-Analog converter with Monolithic Sound P3 Power Supply, Swans Diva Speakers, & the NIRO 1000 Integrated Engine (80 wats/ch integrated amp). |
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ELP Laser Turntable demoed at the Marriott O'Hare by Mr. Sanju Chiba. |
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Ken Platz of TLG Acoustical Designs demoed their Series III & Series IV horn loudspeakers at their facility in Chicago. The Series II was on static display. |
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CAS member John Kotches spoke about & demoed DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, standard 'redbook' CD (16 bit/44k) & 24 bit/96k CD, DTS as well as upsampling and surround. |
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Music listening session using CAS member-assembled system consisting of: Zen amp, Bride of Zen preamp, and Sound Dynamics speakers and stands. |
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Sedrick Harris of Immedia & Keith Herron of Herron Audio demoed an Oracle turntable with Triplanar arm &Lyra Helikon moving coil cartridge, Herron Audio VTPH-1 tube phono preamp with FET front end moving coil amp, VTSP-1A tube preamp, M150 solid state mono power amps, DiMarzio cabling, & new Audio Physic Avanti III speakers. |
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Ric Berta demonstrated Sophia speakers by World Audio Design which use SEAS drivers in a DAppolito (M-T-M) configuration, GamuT C2R and Emotive Audio Sira preamps, Audio Matiere Equilibre and World Audio Aerie 2A3 amps, Electrocompaniet EMC-1 CD player used as a transport, and ART DI/O D/A converter. |
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Frank Van Alstine of Audio by Van Alstine spoke about his audio designs. He demoed their new OmegaStar equipment, the new FET Valve Ex amplifier, & Biro L/1 loudspeakers. |
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Christmas party and music listening session. |