The best of the best in high-end audio are coming together for a big bash at the New York Audio & AV Show.
Steve Guttenberg
Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve currently reviews audio products for CNET and works as a freelance writer for Stereophile.
The Gradient Helsinki 1.5 speaker is a "boxless" design, it sounds as amazing as it looks.
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Davone Mojo Speaker
The 1-foot-tall Davone Mojo speakers in the MA Recordings room sounded fantastic. These omnidirectional speakers really disappear, you can't tell where the sound is coming from! I can't stop thinking about these speakers.
3 of 10 Steve Guttenberg
Raysonic CD168 Tube CD Player
I didn't hear the Raysonic CD168 tube CD player, but it looked extra cool!
4 of 10 Steve Guttenberg
Verity Amadis Speakers
New York's Sound by Singer was showing Verity Amadis speakers and VAC Statement amplifiers together and making some of the best sounds at the show.
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Zellaton Concert Speaker
NYC dealer Audioarts was demonstrating the amazing Zellaton Concert speakers.
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David Berning ZOTL Pre One Preamplifier
Audioarts also played the David Berning ZOTL Pre One preamplifier, which features a special low-loss ceramic material that provides "a more transparent sound with additional presence."
7 of 10 Wes Bender
Wes Bender Studio NYC
The Wes Bender Studio NYC featured Hansen Audio's newly revised Prince E speaker, with the stunning new Viola Audio Laboratories amplifiers. The system's finesse, tremendous dynamic range, and power were among the best I heard at the show.
8 of 10 Steve Guttenberg
Innovative Audio Video
NYC dealer Innovative Audio Video was showing the new stereo Dan D'Agostino Momentum power amplifier, in black!
9 of 10 Steve Guttenberg
Sony SS-AR Speaker
The Sony SS-AR speakers and Pass Labs amplifiers unleashed an effortless, wide open sound. It was shocking, who knew Sony makes bona-fide high-end speakers?
