Hanson Event:
Guys, you must go and see this place. It looks like a high-end store in NY City, everything is first class. The big difference is no snotty attitude. These guys are having a blast and it shows. The place is crammed full with equipment and speakers. If there is a recession going on, it does not show at Hanson. If for no other reason but that, it is a real pick-me-up to visit.
There are 3 main listening rooms. The big room is about 25x40. A midsize room of about 15x20. A small room about 15x12. Each room has its own setup and a unique sound that suited it well. Last night they had 2 demos at once, Nordost and Sumiko. Sumiko showed several turntables and cartridges for us old-schoolers and DACs and Macminis for the young bloods. Lars, the Nordost guy gave a 3 hour demo and never sat down, nor took a sip of water that I could see. Lars' enthusiasm was matched by his knowledge. I really did not expect to learn anything, but I was wrong about that.
At the end of the evening, we got to listen to a Boulder CD player. If you have never heard one, you should.
These are good guys and they are doing something great in Kettering. Go see the place.
