RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss

Wondering why Avalon has not been present at any shows in the US that I can tell in the last year or so. Especially RMAF knowing it is in their back yard. Anyone know why?

I can't attend but hope someone could listen to the Verity parsifal ovation in comparison to the Acoustic Zen crescendo and Magico S3 if showing. I heard that Rockport won't be there so I guess an Atria comparison is out.

Assuming Avalon is still thriving (don't know offhand), my take is these shows tend to benefit smaller vendors with more limited distribution channels, or those who sell direct to customer via internet the most. Brands that are more easily heard live already at dealers say in larger metro areas at least would seem to have less to gain. Maybe Avalon just decided its not worth it for them in that they seem to be pretty well established with dealers.

Now if a dealer shows there, then maybe they show Avalon as well as other lines they want to push. Maybe.

Petrakis_a

Vapor is showing my Joule Black build that will be shipped to me after the show. If you get a chance, take a listen and let me know your impressions

Don

I completely agree with Bombaywalla's urging to check out the Classic Audio room. I heard it a few years ago with Atma-Sphere electronics and it was an amazing experience.

While the speakers have the look & feel of the 1950's (with true craftsmanship associated to years gone by), the sound was absolutely cutting edge. If I had a massive room, and the budget to recreate that system - I'd do it in a heartbeat.

I loved it.