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2020 FLORIDA AUDIO EXPO WHICH ROOMS would YOU VISIT?

Hello everyone,
OK. You made the trip and or really wanted to, are ready to see everything on your short list.

HERE’S THE LIST OF WHO’S WHO IN WHICH ROOM.
https://floridaaudioexpo.com/exhibitors-2020/

aside from those who will or want to do it all, what rooms would you put on your short list to check out foremost?

last year I had few preffs on what to see. I wanted to see it all going in but that changed given logistics, waiting times, and then locating the particular gear to check out. this year I’ll use a different approach and check out just those items I’m really interested in, and if time permits, see some other rooms

so, what is your standard Audio Show plan?
BTW, I got the bit on wearing comfy shoes!

or, what is it in this show you defintely want to hear?

I missed a couple of the big room heavy hitters  last year like MBsL and VAC/VSA. and interestingly enough stumbled into the MurAudio/Merrill Audio demo simply was sheer audio Heaven as was the Classic Audio/Atmas/PAD in the big room called the Pavillion.
  
hopefully there will be another unexpected setup that has the same hair rasing effect on the senses this year. I wonder who it will be?

thanks

blindjim
blindjim OP
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one after thought....the Corvos is a two piece affair. as I undestood it, a Cellest on top of a powered bass unit. if this is correct one could simply get the cellest and later on add a pr ofr the powered bass cabinets as a way to defray the initial expense.
 

as Ozzy62 said, "Anyone who attends should visit room 605 and check out Clayton's new M3 Sapphires 
Ozzy is onto something. especially if esthetics are not a big deal for you. at $5K retail, these were alarmingly nice sounding units. albeit I did feel a bit bass heavy or oriented, but they came awfully close to the Corvos in overall performance .

I regret not taking a bit more time to check out the Pure Audio's latest itteration coming in at $9K retail. I think they were running with Pass. can't recall exactly. sorry.

also Voltee's recent upgrade of the rivals could have been just as interesting but at double the cost or $18K.

Lou Hinkley's Apollo's on display with top tier VAC INT  were also $18K and I was informed took top billing and a blue ribbon for esthetics with contrasting woods and inlays! 
snapsc
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Actually....I think it was the CeLest I heard at the show priced at $4k...which does not have a subwoofer...and they sounded good and looked good...the switch to the Corvus system with the sub just made the sound bigger with a deeper low end...but tonally unchanged
blindjim OP
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+1 on the Celeste. both models were set up in the living room section of the suite facing away from the opening to it. this made things quite intimate. roughly a 12 x 12 section give or take some either way.

given how they ran off a reputed 20wpc $2K or so hollow state INT amp… these came off as a no brainer selection as mains for various rigs… secondary rig, office, bedroom and as the ‘go to’ system if a stricter budget prevails.

i saw at Raven’s website where they afford a 30 day trial, so there’s that.

I regret not spending more time there.
willgolf
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BlindJim....just call Dave at Raven.  You already heard the speakers and saw his amps.  I have first hand experience with both.  Dave can get you the best set-up possible for your budget.  Trust me....Trust Dave.  
blindjim OP
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thanks for the heads up and offer to assist.

I’m not in a position to make a purchasing decision just yet.

I am glad I’ve seen what I’ve seen recently however via the fla expo. also, I’m still torn between going with Horns or cones.

as well, I’m awaiting culmination of some legal action which appears favorable but whose time line is beyond my control.

again, thanks for the offer but I’d never obligate anyone to anything by way of auditions if I did not have the funds to pay for it before hand.

sadly, I just gotta wait a while longer. be well. .
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