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AXPONA 2017

Jason's Day One Continues: One Step Closer to Oz

Jason Victor Serinus Apr 23, 2017 First Published: Apr 23, 2017 0 comments

Kyomi Audio's was the first room I'd entered where I was so taken by the sound that all I wanted to do was sit and listen, and then listen some more. And it wasn't just the fabled Jadis midrange that had me in its grip; the bass was also quite good, and the highs divine

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Jana's Day Two, Part One: In Pursuit of the Affordable at AXPONA

Jana Dagdagan Apr 23, 2017 First Published: Apr 23, 2017 0 comments

The first of two Auralic-sponsored systems I encountered featured an Auralic Polaris wireless streaming amplifier ($3800), Ryan R630 speakers ($5000/pair), and AudioQuest cablesthe idea being to present a minimalist, all-in-one, hassle-free setup that still offers high value and high performance

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AXPONA's Major Start

Jason Victor Serinus Apr 22, 2017 First Published: Apr 22, 2017 0 comments

The doors of the 2017 AXPONAtaking place this weekend at the Westin O'Hare in Rosemont, close to Chicago's O'Hare airporthad opened but 15 minutes when yours truly (far left) joined (LR) Steve Guttenberg (The Audiophiliac blog for CNET.com/ Stereophile), panel moderator Chris Martens (Hi-Fi+), Conor Cawley (Tech.co), Steve Rochlin (Enjoythemusic.com), and an audience of at least 5060 people to discuss "What does 2017 mean for audio?" I didn't know what to expect, or what to discuss besides the resurgence of vinyl and the promise of better sound through MQA. But thanks to excellent questions from Chris and attendees, and some truly stimulating contributions from my fellow panel members, I think some major ground was covered.

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Jana at AXPONA 2017: the First Morning

Jana Dagdagan Apr 22, 2017 First Published: Apr 22, 2017 0 comments

AXPONA is the show that breaks barriers and defies stereotypes.

The audiophile community is filled with kind, generous people who are fiercely passionate about good music and good sound. But it is no secret that there are a small number of audiophiles on the dark-side (and not of the moon) whose sole purpose in life is to sour it up for the rest of us. They are foul beings of the dark underground hi-fi network that globally infiltrates hi-fi shows, dealers, regional clubs, and even the occasional Can-Jam. I won't even begin to tell you about my findings on their black-ops missions with rogue assassins or just how many government conspiracies they're responsible for. . .

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Jana's Friday Afternoon at AXPONA

Jana Dagdagan Apr 22, 2017 First Published: Apr 22, 2017 0 comments

A couple of months ago, I listened to a prototype of the Sonoma Acoustics electrostatic Model One Headphone System ($5000) at CanJam NYC, so I was excited for the opportunity to have some more one-on-one time with a production model of the system at AXPONA.

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Bigger and Bolder, AXPONA Opens Friday in Chicago

Jason Victor Serinus Apr 18, 2017 First Published: Apr 18, 2017 0 comments

The biggest audio show in the United States, AXPONA (Audio Expo North America), takes place April 2123 at the Westin O'Hare in Rosemont, close to Chicago O'Hare International airport. Since planting its roots in America's heartland just a few years back, the show has grown to offer, in 2017, at least 142 active exhibit rooms, 453 unique brands and exhibitors, an Ear Gear Expo so large that it has spilled over into surrounding hallways, and a full schedule of seminars and entertainment.