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Any of you geeks going to the show in Dallas next weekend?
I would if it weren't in Dallas. Houston or Austin would be OK.
The 101 X-Treme MKII will be there. Along with the 120 Radialstrahler.
Always wanted to hear an MBL speaker. I am definitely there.
Give us a full report. Or a partial report, or just the highlights.
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Even though I stumbled upon this hobby 25 years ago, I am still a rookie when it comes to exposure to different systems and set-ups. That being said...
The Acora Acoustics VRC speakers driven by VAC reference gear with jazz on vinyl as the source was outstanding. They were in a large ballroom, which helped, I'm sure. But that system would sound good in even a moderate sized room.
But the highlight of my day was getting to see and hear the MBL 101 X-Treme MKII. They were set up in the Wyeth room, a smaller conference room. Just shy of 1200 sq ft with 9' ceiling. The source was streaming via their catalog of music (they didn't want to risk streaming via wifi). Everything about it was right. Top to bottom it was balanced, dynamic, and tight. I could have listened to it for hours. But after half an hour I made my way to their other room where they had their "bookshelf" 126 model set up in a standard guest room. I didn't stay long as it was a little cramped. Sounded good, but could have used just a touch of bass augmentation.
Got to hear Spatial Audio open baffle speakers. They were set up in a small guest room as well. I sat in the front row, very close to the right channel. At a mere 5-6' away it sounded really good. Smooth and dynamic. Driven by their Blackbird monoblocks. Those amps were a sight to behold.
The Sound Lab electrostats, in a smaller guest room, also sounded really good. But again, a little cramped with people talking in the background. They had a turntable set up but qobuz was the source while I was there. The bonus was not having to ask to hear Rush. Shortly after I sat down, New World Man began playing.
Visited a handful of other rooms just to see and hear gear I have only seen online. All in all an enjoyable day for me. Thanks for asking :-)
I live 30 miles north of Dallas and didn't know anything about it until now. I will pony up and go for sure. But Friday is my only option.
I don't get out much, and I have maybe 2 acquaintances who are into 2-channel audio. This will be a welcomed diversion from my ordinary routine.
I'm hoping to make the Soundlab presentation at 11:00a. The commute sucks, but again, I don't get out much.
For anyone who is interested, I have never heard of "Texas Floodline". But "Texas Flood" is a Stevie Ray Vaughn tribute band that is like no other. Tommy Katona is phenomenal. They are playing Rock And Brews in The Colony near Nebraska Furniture Mart the evening of 3/21. It's a haul from the Anatole, but it will be a great time. Later this month, Tommy and his band will be heading to New Jersey to play some shows. He's that good.
A 50 percent discount on parking?! Wow, what a deal.
No thanks. I try not to pay to hear sales pitches.
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You must hate watching TV then? I no longer pay to watch commercials.
So do you get the audio rags and read them?
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Nah. That was many years ago. And the last hifi show I went to was the California Audio Fest in 2018, when my friend and I were comped to attend for free.
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