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Hello everyone, I realized it was quite a challenge to see the photos we posted, so I decided to make a slide show of them, so check it out!! Melissa LSAF 2007 slide show
LSAF show coverage - abraxasaudio
Jef and Deborah Larson of abraxasaudio brought their Loftin-White 1626 "Darling" amp. abraxasaudio 1626 "Darling" amplifier Sounded great with Brines speakers, shown above. They also brought a 2A3 SET amplifier, as can be seen in the Dagogo review. Many people commented this was a winning combination with tower two Pi speakers.
Re: LSAF show coverage - AudioKinesis
Duke and Lori LeJeune of AudioKinesis brought their Jazz Modules speakers. AudioKinesis Jazz Modules speakers powered by Richard Gray amps These speakers were powered by NTV 18 amplifiers by Richard Gray. I enjoyed them thoroughly.
Re: LSAF show coverage - Fred Thompson's Houston Audio Club Room
Fred and Linda Thompson represented the Houston Audio Club and Texas Bottleheads. Fred and Linda Thompson Fred designed the ART Array as a Group Build project for AudioRoundTable.com. They sound great! You can read about how to build them on ART's Group Build forum (http://www.AudioRoundTable.com/GroupBuild/messages/2253.html). ART Array
Russ Gates represented Polk Audio, bringing RTi10 and LSi9 speakers. Polk Audio RTi10 and LSi9 speakers Some said that Polk Audio was mainstream and that LSAF is a high-end show. I thought Polk fit right in. Sounded very nice indeed!
Re: LSAF show coverage - Jumping Cactus Loudspeakers
Jim Harrell of Jumping Cactus Loudspeakers brought his high efficiency isolated aluminum loudspeakers. Jumping Cactus Loudspeakers The speaker cabinets are made of aluminum and use Eminence drivers throughout. The woofer is 10", midrange is 6.5" and tweeter is 1". I really like the way they look and the sound was good too!
Bob Spense and his son Nelson represented MaxxHorn, bringing their Immersion loudspeakers. MaxxHorn Immersion Loudspeakers The black finish on these speakers is just gorgeous. It's a hand-rubbed piano black. Stunning!
Re: LSAF show coverage - Jim Rivers' Dallas Audio Club room
Jim Rivers represented the Dallas Audio Club. He brought a lot of fun stuff, complete with poratble Buddha. Jim Rivers' Dallas Audio Club room Check out his really cool record cleaner: I think I spent the most time in Jim's room, as we have the same taste in music!!
Neli Davis represented Audio Note. I liked her a lot because she is super sweet! Audio Note system This was an all Audio Note system consisting of an integrated 10 watt EL84 amp, AN/E speakers, a TT2 turntable, an OTO phono stage, CDT-3 CD transport and DAC 4.1x. They even brought out their silver interconnects!
Re: LSAF show coverage - Audio Note Kits
Brian Smith and David Cope represented Audio Note kits. They brought several kits and parts, including a brand new, yet to be announced mono-block chassis. Audio Note Kits monoblock chassis and DAC kit The mono-block chassis (shown above) is designed to be modular. The one we listened to is essentially one channel of a Kit 1, which is a SET amp that can be configured to use 2A3 or 300B outputs. A parallel output module can be installed in the chassis to allow for a pair of output tubes to be operated in parallel. Neat stuff! Gobs-O-Goodies in the Audio Note Kits room
Re: LSAF show coverage - Brines Acoustics
Bob Brines brought three pairs of his speakers to LSAF 2007. Brines Acoustics FT-1600, LT-2000 and FB-16 loudspeakers Bob Brines specializes in single driver speakers. He brought several, and augmented them with a subwoofer, shown above in the center. Sometimes, he used Fostex supertweeters on top too. Bob used an audioabraxas amplifier to power his speakers. Sounds great, Bob!
Audio Mirror didn't come to the show until Saturday, so regrettably, I missed them. But from what I understand, they make incredible audio systems. The photo below was sent to us, and is what they brought to the show. I hope to see and hear this incredible system at LSAF 2008! Audio Mirror system
Re: LSAF show coverage - Custom Isolation Products
Custom Isolation Products makes the coolest looking tables and racks you've ever seen! I love the cool blue glow. I'm not sure what it does for the sound, but it sure looks great! I'm told it makes a very stable support for audio gear that reduces vibration and noise. Very sleek! Custom Isolation Products
Element Cable makes great cables and interconnects at reasonable prices. Chris displayed a wonderful selection of Element Cable products.
Re: LSAF show coverage - Skip Pack's Dallas Audio Club room
Skip Pack represented the Dallas Audio Club. He brought a squeezebox, DIY tube amp and back loaded single driver horns. Skip's setup was simplicity at its finest. Skip Pack's system
Re: LSAF show coverage - Hawthorne Audio
Brad Baker represented Hawthorne Audio. They make what are called open baffle speakers, which are basically drivers mounted on a single panel, without a box. Some say this makes a more natural sound. Hawthorne Audio speakers driven by Scott electronics
Re: LSAF show coverage - John Busch's DIY room
John Busch is an enthusiastic audio hobbyist. He had many interesting audio projects on display.
Naturally, this was my favorite room. We brought our seven Pi cornerhorns and various amps and electronics to drive them with. We unveiled our new tweeter horn on the seven Pi this year. Wayne has worked hard, getting this just right! Pi wood horn tweeter seven Pi cornerhorn loudspeaker