I really like that it has a grill cover. Keep people from touching the drivers.
Breaking the $100k barrier - A new statement Loudspeaker for $50k
- Thread starter Damon Von Schweikert
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Over the first weekend in May the guys from New Life Audio Solutions (Islip, NY, and soon coming to Jamica/Queens) made the trip up to Rochester. It's a long trip.
Arriving around 10:30 pm, I was ready for last-call, but they wanted to get the Von Schweikert Audio VR50s into the music room, uncrated, and singing. And they did.
Not an easy delivery at 4:30, let alone 10:30. Big, heavy crates and a bit of a labyrinth of stairs to get down there. Not a scuffed or dented wall, which I know is their job, but I have had guys go down there to clean the furnace and I have to do wall touch-up from their tool belts.
These guys were awesome. We finished about 1:30 am, and I let the system play all night.
Next day, bagels and coffee chat to start the day. These guys are coffee freaks, which is fine, because I know how to dance with the beans, but how many audio set-up guys bring their own scale along?
Set-up the pour-over, set-up the speakers. Couldn't have had a better time with a better team of guys. We tested grind settings and pour-height effect on flavor (I told them a recent science paper suggested higher pour-height resulted in more turbulence, ergo better extraction).
The speaker set-up was as meticulous as the coffee process, albeit hours longer and even more delicious. Shawn brought demo cuts he uses specifically for VSA speakers, and I loaded them onto the Taiko Olympus.
It is my understanding that Damon Von Schweikert personally trained Shawn using the method he likes for VSA set-up and tuning. And the results are fabulous.
There is a lot to do with adjustments for the active "Foundation" amps for bass, and the ambience control for the rear-firing ribbon tweeters, so it takes a focussed plan of attack. And a lot of patience.
My room, although well-treated, is asymmetrical, and has a side-wall at 23 degrees. Not the easiest installation for them, I'm sure.
The guys worked through lunch Saturday as we listened and adjusted and listened more. There was so much going on we forgot to eat. But the music was nourishing enough, as the sound was terrific. Really fabulous.
The outgoing speakers are Magico A5s, now relegated to a second system upstairs. I like the Magicos, and perhaps "better" models would make a better stand against the VR50s, but as it unfolded here, the VSA sound really out-classed the A5s. More of everything you want, even some stuff you didn't know you needed.
I was feeling pretty good about the sound by Saturday afternoon, so we made a plan for Mexican food, and I suggested the guys hit the near-by Record Archive for a break before we tucked in.
Record Archive is amazing, and Rochester must be Vinyl Town, USA. Record Archive, Bop Shop, House of Guitars, and a handful of smaller shops. It's everywhere and has been for decades.
Sunday is a day of rest, but like rust, music never sleeps. A lot more coffee testing and some final tuning for any evolutionary changes that may have occurred as the speakers were settling in. The sound was excellent, and it continues to impress me with its richness, depth and detail.
The VR50s have a sweetness, a "rightness" of tone and timber that comes alive in my room. Whoah, and that bass.
Originally, I went to CapFest in November to hear the debut of the new VR30s. I spent about five hours in the VSA/HearThis room and thought I would order a pair of 30s, but Gary Leeds suggested I might want to hear the 50s before making the decision.
In January, I spent a few hours down on Long Island with Shawn at New Life Audio Solutions, and a couple of my friends, listening to the VR50s. Shawn's room is also below-grade, about the same ceiling height, and he set up with the quad WestminsterLab Rei amps, Quest pre and MasterBuild Ref2 cabling, I have.
Although running the new Rockna Reference dac as a source, the system was as close a demo to my place as I could hope for. And it sounded great.
It didn't take long to make the decision to get the VR50s. Their presentation of music is beguiling, fatigue free and joyous.
The VR50s may change a wee bit over the next few weeks, but it's already a treat. Much better bass than the A5s and all the detail, but the tweeter is, frankly, smoother by comparison.
Chapeau to the gents from New Life Audio Solutions: Shawn, Rich and Gene. I should order more stuff just so they come up here for coffee testing again. And to Gary Leeds of HearThis for connecting me with Damon Von Schweikert and the New Life dudes. Arizona Bronze, BTW:
Arriving around 10:30 pm, I was ready for last-call, but they wanted to get the Von Schweikert Audio VR50s into the music room, uncrated, and singing. And they did.
Not an easy delivery at 4:30, let alone 10:30. Big, heavy crates and a bit of a labyrinth of stairs to get down there. Not a scuffed or dented wall, which I know is their job, but I have had guys go down there to clean the furnace and I have to do wall touch-up from their tool belts.
These guys were awesome. We finished about 1:30 am, and I let the system play all night.
Next day, bagels and coffee chat to start the day. These guys are coffee freaks, which is fine, because I know how to dance with the beans, but how many audio set-up guys bring their own scale along?
Set-up the pour-over, set-up the speakers. Couldn't have had a better time with a better team of guys. We tested grind settings and pour-height effect on flavor (I told them a recent science paper suggested higher pour-height resulted in more turbulence, ergo better extraction).
The speaker set-up was as meticulous as the coffee process, albeit hours longer and even more delicious. Shawn brought demo cuts he uses specifically for VSA speakers, and I loaded them onto the Taiko Olympus.
It is my understanding that Damon Von Schweikert personally trained Shawn using the method he likes for VSA set-up and tuning. And the results are fabulous.
There is a lot to do with adjustments for the active "Foundation" amps for bass, and the ambience control for the rear-firing ribbon tweeters, so it takes a focussed plan of attack. And a lot of patience.
My room, although well-treated, is asymmetrical, and has a side-wall at 23 degrees. Not the easiest installation for them, I'm sure.
The guys worked through lunch Saturday as we listened and adjusted and listened more. There was so much going on we forgot to eat. But the music was nourishing enough, as the sound was terrific. Really fabulous.
The outgoing speakers are Magico A5s, now relegated to a second system upstairs. I like the Magicos, and perhaps "better" models would make a better stand against the VR50s, but as it unfolded here, the VSA sound really out-classed the A5s. More of everything you want, even some stuff you didn't know you needed.
I was feeling pretty good about the sound by Saturday afternoon, so we made a plan for Mexican food, and I suggested the guys hit the near-by Record Archive for a break before we tucked in.
Record Archive is amazing, and Rochester must be Vinyl Town, USA. Record Archive, Bop Shop, House of Guitars, and a handful of smaller shops. It's everywhere and has been for decades.
Sunday is a day of rest, but like rust, music never sleeps. A lot more coffee testing and some final tuning for any evolutionary changes that may have occurred as the speakers were settling in. The sound was excellent, and it continues to impress me with its richness, depth and detail.
The VR50s have a sweetness, a "rightness" of tone and timber that comes alive in my room. Whoah, and that bass.
Originally, I went to CapFest in November to hear the debut of the new VR30s. I spent about five hours in the VSA/HearThis room and thought I would order a pair of 30s, but Gary Leeds suggested I might want to hear the 50s before making the decision.
In January, I spent a few hours down on Long Island with Shawn at New Life Audio Solutions, and a couple of my friends, listening to the VR50s. Shawn's room is also below-grade, about the same ceiling height, and he set up with the quad WestminsterLab Rei amps, Quest pre and MasterBuild Ref2 cabling, I have.
Although running the new Rockna Reference dac as a source, the system was as close a demo to my place as I could hope for. And it sounded great.
It didn't take long to make the decision to get the VR50s. Their presentation of music is beguiling, fatigue free and joyous.
The VR50s may change a wee bit over the next few weeks, but it's already a treat. Much better bass than the A5s and all the detail, but the tweeter is, frankly, smoother by comparison.
Chapeau to the gents from New Life Audio Solutions: Shawn, Rich and Gene. I should order more stuff just so they come up here for coffee testing again. And to Gary Leeds of HearThis for connecting me with Damon Von Schweikert and the New Life dudes. Arizona Bronze, BTW:
Thank you for the kind words, Mark! Your new speakers will continue to settle over the next few weeks. I can't wait to visit Rochester for a listen. Enjoy!Over the first weekend in May the guys from New Life Audio Solutions (Islip, NY, and soon coming to Jamica/Queens) made the trip up to Rochester. It's a long trip.
Arriving around 10:30 pm, I was ready for last-call, but they wanted to get the Von Schweikert Audio VR50s into the music room, uncrated, and singing. And they did.
Not an easy delivery at 4:30, let alone 10:30. Big, heavy crates and a bit of a labyrinth of stairs to get down there. Not a scuffed or dented wall, which I know is their job, but I have had guys go down there to clean the furnace and I have to do wall touch-up from their tool belts.
These guys were awesome. We finished about 1:30 am, and I let the system play all night.
Next day, bagels and coffee chat to start the day. These guys are coffee freaks, which is fine, because I know how to dance with the beans, but how many audio set-up guys bring their own scale along?
Set-up the pour-over, set-up the speakers. Couldn't have had a better time with a better team of guys. We tested grind settings and pour-height effect on flavor (I told them a recent science paper suggested higher pour-height resulted in more turbulence, ergo better extraction).
The speaker set-up was as meticulous as the coffee process, albeit hours longer and even more delicious. Shawn brought demo cuts he uses specifically for VSA speakers, and I loaded them onto the Taiko Olympus.
It is my understanding that Damon Von Schweikert personally trained Shawn using the method he likes for VSA set-up and tuning. And the results are fabulous.
There is a lot to do with adjustments for the active "Foundation" amps for bass, and the ambience control for the rear-firing ribbon tweeters, so it takes a focussed plan of attack. And a lot of patience.
My room, although well-treated, is asymmetrical, and has a side-wall at 23 degrees. Not the easiest installation for them, I'm sure.
The guys worked through lunch Saturday as we listened and adjusted and listened more. There was so much going on we forgot to eat. But the music was nourishing enough, as the sound was terrific. Really fabulous.
The outgoing speakers are Magico A5s, now relegated to a second system upstairs. I like the Magicos, and perhaps "better" models would make a better stand against the VR50s, but as it unfolded here, the VSA sound really out-classed the A5s. More of everything you want, even some stuff you didn't know you needed.
I was feeling pretty good about the sound by Saturday afternoon, so we made a plan for Mexican food, and I suggested the guys hit the near-by Record Archive for a break before we tucked in.
Record Archive is amazing, and Rochester must be Vinyl Town, USA. Record Archive, Bop Shop, House of Guitars, and a handful of smaller shops. It's everywhere and has been for decades.
Sunday is a day of rest, but like rust, music never sleeps. A lot more coffee testing and some final tuning for any evolutionary changes that may have occurred as the speakers were settling in. The sound was excellent, and it continues to impress me with its richness, depth and detail.
The VR50s have a sweetness, a "rightness" of tone and timber that comes alive in my room. Whoah, and that bass.
Originally, I went to CapFest in November to hear the debut of the new VR30s. I spent about five hours in the VSA/HearThis room and thought I would order a pair of 30s, but Gary Leeds suggested I might want to hear the 50s before making the decision.
In January, I spent a few hours down on Long Island with Shawn at New Life Audio Solutions, and a couple of my friends, listening to the VR50s. Shawn's room is also below-grade, about the same ceiling height, and he set up with the quad WestminsterLab Rei amps, Quest pre and MasterBuild Ref2 cabling, I have.
Although running the new Rockna Reference dac as a source, the system was as close a demo to my place as I could hope for. And it sounded great.
It didn't take long to make the decision to get the VR50s. Their presentation of music is beguiling, fatigue free and joyous.
The VR50s may change a wee bit over the next few weeks, but it's already a treat. Much better bass than the A5s and all the detail, but the tweeter is, frankly, smoother by comparison.
Chapeau to the gents from New Life Audio Solutions: Shawn, Rich and Gene. I should order more stuff just so they come up here for coffee testing again. And to Gary Leeds of HearThis for connecting me with Damon Von Schweikert and the New Life dudes. Arizona Bronze, BTW:
The VS50's color is a beautiful match for your room.Over the first weekend in May the guys from New Life Audio Solutions (Islip, NY, and soon coming to Jamica/Queens) made the trip up to Rochester. It's a long trip.
Arriving around 10:30 pm, I was ready for last-call, but they wanted to get the Von Schweikert Audio VR50s into the music room, uncrated, and singing. And they did.
Not an easy delivery at 4:30, let alone 10:30. Big, heavy crates and a bit of a labyrinth of stairs to get down there. Not a scuffed or dented wall, which I know is their job, but I have had guys go down there to clean the furnace and I have to do wall touch-up from their tool belts.
These guys were awesome. We finished about 1:30 am, and I let the system play all night.
Next day, bagels and coffee chat to start the day. These guys are coffee freaks, which is fine, because I know how to dance with the beans, but how many audio set-up guys bring their own scale along?
Set-up the pour-over, set-up the speakers. Couldn't have had a better time with a better team of guys. We tested grind settings and pour-height effect on flavor (I told them a recent science paper suggested higher pour-height resulted in more turbulence, ergo better extraction).
The speaker set-up was as meticulous as the coffee process, albeit hours longer and even more delicious. Shawn brought demo cuts he uses specifically for VSA speakers, and I loaded them onto the Taiko Olympus.
It is my understanding that Damon Von Schweikert personally trained Shawn using the method he likes for VSA set-up and tuning. And the results are fabulous.
There is a lot to do with adjustments for the active "Foundation" amps for bass, and the ambience control for the rear-firing ribbon tweeters, so it takes a focussed plan of attack. And a lot of patience.
My room, although well-treated, is asymmetrical, and has a side-wall at 23 degrees. Not the easiest installation for them, I'm sure.
The guys worked through lunch Saturday as we listened and adjusted and listened more. There was so much going on we forgot to eat. But the music was nourishing enough, as the sound was terrific. Really fabulous.
The outgoing speakers are Magico A5s, now relegated to a second system upstairs. I like the Magicos, and perhaps "better" models would make a better stand against the VR50s, but as it unfolded here, the VSA sound really out-classed the A5s. More of everything you want, even some stuff you didn't know you needed.
I was feeling pretty good about the sound by Saturday afternoon, so we made a plan for Mexican food, and I suggested the guys hit the near-by Record Archive for a break before we tucked in.
Record Archive is amazing, and Rochester must be Vinyl Town, USA. Record Archive, Bop Shop, House of Guitars, and a handful of smaller shops. It's everywhere and has been for decades.
Sunday is a day of rest, but like rust, music never sleeps. A lot more coffee testing and some final tuning for any evolutionary changes that may have occurred as the speakers were settling in. The sound was excellent, and it continues to impress me with its richness, depth and detail.
The VR50s have a sweetness, a "rightness" of tone and timber that comes alive in my room. Whoah, and that bass.
Originally, I went to CapFest in November to hear the debut of the new VR30s. I spent about five hours in the VSA/HearThis room and thought I would order a pair of 30s, but Gary Leeds suggested I might want to hear the 50s before making the decision.
In January, I spent a few hours down on Long Island with Shawn at New Life Audio Solutions, and a couple of my friends, listening to the VR50s. Shawn's room is also below-grade, about the same ceiling height, and he set up with the quad WestminsterLab Rei amps, Quest pre and MasterBuild Ref2 cabling, I have.
Although running the new Rockna Reference dac as a source, the system was as close a demo to my place as I could hope for. And it sounded great.
It didn't take long to make the decision to get the VR50s. Their presentation of music is beguiling, fatigue free and joyous.
The VR50s may change a wee bit over the next few weeks, but it's already a treat. Much better bass than the A5s and all the detail, but the tweeter is, frankly, smoother by comparison.
Chapeau to the gents from New Life Audio Solutions: Shawn, Rich and Gene. I should order more stuff just so they come up here for coffee testing again. And to Gary Leeds of HearThis for connecting me with Damon Von Schweikert and the New Life dudes. Arizona Bronze, BTW:
Jay's Audio/YouTube a couple of days ago, remarked that if Magico and Sonus Faber speakers had a baby, it would be a Von Schweikert (soundstage, resolution, micro and macro dynamics, musicality, etc). Even with my used pair, the new wiring and sub amp took a few months to fully break in.
I also have the Westminster Labs REI and Quest 2 with Westminster Ultra cabling and Masterbuilt Ref2 (with their speaker cable in the future for my VR9 SE MK2 rewired with Masterbuilt Ultra).
You'll find that more of your recordings will be delightful sounding without listening for or to any sonic problems due to recording or mastering errors. You'll just revel in the music performance.
@MarkusBarkus Congratulations on your new speaker, they look stunning and suit your room beautifully. enjoy your remarkable audio system.
Great setup! What power cords are used on the speakers? I see there are some Masterbuilt and Shunyata cables in the mix.
MasterBuilt has the ICs and power cables to the Westy amps. Speakers are bi-wired with MB cables. The MBs are all Reference 2 models.
Power cables are a rich cornucopia of offerings: Besides the MBs, I had two VooDoo Air Spectras I like, so I used them on the VR50 amps. The powered speakers required a power solution, so I opted short-term for the VooDoos and a PS Audio UPC 200 power brick (high-current), fed by Triode WireLabs Obsession pc. And the Olympus is on a Shunyata Omega X.
Like I said: brand-o-rama, but I needed to get sorted, so I can solidify locations to outlets, etc. I may change in the future, but wow it sounds sooo good here.
I am also building a new platform for the Olympus, placing it behind the main rack (blasphemy!), so I can sort out the very janky looking main rack, for the Quest pre and Luxman SACD spinner.
Power cables are a rich cornucopia of offerings: Besides the MBs, I had two VooDoo Air Spectras I like, so I used them on the VR50 amps. The powered speakers required a power solution, so I opted short-term for the VooDoos and a PS Audio UPC 200 power brick (high-current), fed by Triode WireLabs Obsession pc. And the Olympus is on a Shunyata Omega X.
Like I said: brand-o-rama, but I needed to get sorted, so I can solidify locations to outlets, etc. I may change in the future, but wow it sounds sooo good here.
I am also building a new platform for the Olympus, placing it behind the main rack (blasphemy!), so I can sort out the very janky looking main rack, for the Quest pre and Luxman SACD spinner.
Congratulations. I listened to the VR9 2 years ago in Munich, driven by top electronics from VAC with 2 pairs of monoblocks, 2/3 chassis pre and an analog system that I’m not familiar with.
Even under show conditions, I was blown away by the soundstage and dynamics of these speakers. My friends who joined me on the day also agreed that room was one of the few best.
I don’t know if they’ll bring your speakers to Munich this year, but I am very much looking forward to hearing VR again in a week time
Even under show conditions, I was blown away by the soundstage and dynamics of these speakers. My friends who joined me on the day also agreed that room was one of the few best.
I don’t know if they’ll bring your speakers to Munich this year, but I am very much looking forward to hearing VR again in a week time
Is it true you heard the VR9 2 years ago in Munich and not the successor Ultra 9 (which I heard 6 years ago)? I also heard the Ultra 11 8 years ago with a VAC system. Greatest LP reproduction ever! I own the VR9 SE Mk2 Masterbuilt Ultra rewired and new Foundation amps. Only upgrade for me would be an Ultra 7 or 9.Congratulations. I listened to the VR9 2 years ago in Munich, driven by top electronics from VAC with 2 pairs of monoblocks, 2/3 chassis pre and an analog system that I’m not familiar with.
Even under show conditions, I was blown away by the soundstage and dynamics of these speakers. My friends who joined me on the day also agreed that room was one of the few best.
I don’t know if they’ll bring your speakers to Munich this year, but I am very much looking forward to hearing VR again in a week time
I don’t know honestly as I didn’t ask what version they are. But per the look, it seems they’re VR9. This’s the picture I took when sitting in the sweet spot on front row.
I hope you liked them. Those are Ultra 7, the top of the line. My ultimate speaker.
Sonrock, the photo was indeed Munich 2023, and it was probably Von Schweikert's best show ever. It was also the first year our compact statement, Ultra 7, was shown. Not pictured, we also used two Schockwav12 subs in the rear corners in our classic room mode correction to tame those horrible acoustics.
Here is an interview of that event by Jay's AudioLab describing his experience and the sound
while at the show.
Start at minute marker 10:15 for Jay's impressions.
As some of you know, it's exactly two years later, but Jay did follow through on getting a pair into his listening room!
Jays' demos 7s are on the way to our new Chicago listening room, Living with Sound, just over the Illinois border in Dousman, Wisconsin. Currently, the Ultra.five and VR.thirty are in showrooms powered by WestminsterLab and Trafomatic tube electronics and digital front-ends from Lampizator, Rockna, and Taiko.
LVS's opening event will take place on the last weekend in June. Damon Von Schweikert will discuss speaker setup, room acoustics, and integrating subwoofers into high-performance two-channel systems. Look for more information soon.
Thank you for your words, Sonrock and Seagoat Leo - they mean a lot to us!
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I and my friend talked with Damon for about 10-15 minutes outside his room in Munich 2 years ago.
He was very impressed with the gryphon apex power amp in the Audio Vector room and that ultra 7 speakers.
Unfortunately, we don’t have a distributor here in the UK for Von Schweikert speakers so it’ll be his later project. I’m curious to see how these two brands matching together, should be very interesting!
He was very impressed with the gryphon apex power amp in the Audio Vector room and that ultra 7 speakers.
Unfortunately, we don’t have a distributor here in the UK for Von Schweikert speakers so it’ll be his later project. I’m curious to see how these two brands matching together, should be very interesting!
..hey Jack what track is that?They are great Gavin ol' buddy! Sadly my basement sprung a leak when we had a terrible monsoon that my backyard garden's active drainage system couldn't handle because even the pool overflowed. Not to worry, only a patch of flooring got wet and needs replacing. I decided to renovate since I want a brighter room anyway as I am now officially a senior golfer!
Here's a clip taken by Shane from Aussie Audiophile when he visited us in Manila early last year.
Congratulations on your U7s!
I've delivered two pairs already. They slayed at our 2023 show!
Hello all. Munich's last show is over! Damon and I expect next year's move to Vienna to bring new experiences and, hopefully, great-sounding rooms.
This year, we opted to exhibit at the nearby, more intimate HiFi Deluxe venue. The less crowded atmosphere and better-sounding suites allowed us to premiere our latest VR.thirty speakers to excellent effect. Many commented that we were making some of the most enjoyable sounds in Munich, as evidenced by how long people were in their seats. Although always fun to see, it would seem that many of the mega-buck exhibits disappointed the audience they were meant to impress.
Partnered with the always superb matching Westminsterlab class A monoblocks, Quest preamplifier, and Monologue phono stage, we thank Krey Baumgarti, Westminster's German distributor, for providing us with use of his demos. It was great to have vinyl in the mix for the first time this year. Ralf Woeful, brought his superb Ars Machinae M1 turntable and tonearm with the always dependable Hana Red. One gentleman asked Ralf to cue up some Beethoven and had tears streaming from his eyes!
Nicholae brought his latest Rockna Wavedream RS DAC and a Wavelight server filled with great-sounding music for digital. We also had a CD drive, and our friend Martial from France wowed the audience with his brilliant mix of great-sounding jazz and classics from his library of over 1000 CDs!
Cor Decker and his partner brought their specially painted pair of Lexus pearl orange VR.thirties from the Netherlands and some far-out-looking acoustic trees that worked superbly! Lastly, the prototype Von Schweikert Foundation.ten room-correction subs we used at Axpona were in use and tamed the bass any bass nodes so we could lean on the volume without exciting the room.
Look for the release of this new and more affordable subwoofer product this fall.
The day before the show, I had the chance to listen to one of the finest Von Schweikert systems I have experienced at Stefan Schhwers in Magdeburg, Germany. The system included bi-amplified Ultra 7 speakers and Foundation 15 subwoofers, all powered by the latest electronics from Audionet. A Nagra phono stage and DAC were also employed, as well as the seldom-seen, but superb Debaer Sapphire turntable/tonearm combo with a rare phone cartridge whose name I cannot recall.
All in all, a fantastic experience with great colleagues and a welcoming audience of European audiophiles and music lovers. Munich, you will be missed!
This year, we opted to exhibit at the nearby, more intimate HiFi Deluxe venue. The less crowded atmosphere and better-sounding suites allowed us to premiere our latest VR.thirty speakers to excellent effect. Many commented that we were making some of the most enjoyable sounds in Munich, as evidenced by how long people were in their seats. Although always fun to see, it would seem that many of the mega-buck exhibits disappointed the audience they were meant to impress.
Partnered with the always superb matching Westminsterlab class A monoblocks, Quest preamplifier, and Monologue phono stage, we thank Krey Baumgarti, Westminster's German distributor, for providing us with use of his demos. It was great to have vinyl in the mix for the first time this year. Ralf Woeful, brought his superb Ars Machinae M1 turntable and tonearm with the always dependable Hana Red. One gentleman asked Ralf to cue up some Beethoven and had tears streaming from his eyes!
Nicholae brought his latest Rockna Wavedream RS DAC and a Wavelight server filled with great-sounding music for digital. We also had a CD drive, and our friend Martial from France wowed the audience with his brilliant mix of great-sounding jazz and classics from his library of over 1000 CDs!
Cor Decker and his partner brought their specially painted pair of Lexus pearl orange VR.thirties from the Netherlands and some far-out-looking acoustic trees that worked superbly! Lastly, the prototype Von Schweikert Foundation.ten room-correction subs we used at Axpona were in use and tamed the bass any bass nodes so we could lean on the volume without exciting the room.
Look for the release of this new and more affordable subwoofer product this fall.
The day before the show, I had the chance to listen to one of the finest Von Schweikert systems I have experienced at Stefan Schhwers in Magdeburg, Germany. The system included bi-amplified Ultra 7 speakers and Foundation 15 subwoofers, all powered by the latest electronics from Audionet. A Nagra phono stage and DAC were also employed, as well as the seldom-seen, but superb Debaer Sapphire turntable/tonearm combo with a rare phone cartridge whose name I cannot recall.
All in all, a fantastic experience with great colleagues and a welcoming audience of European audiophiles and music lovers. Munich, you will be missed!
All,
For those attending THE SHOW in Costa Mesa, Damon and I are pleased to let you know Von Schweikert will be in two rooms.
Huntington Beach II
VR Thirties
Foundation 12 subwoofers (for bass room node correction)
MSB Cascade DAC
MSB amplifiers
Taiko Extreme
Sonorus R2R
Synergistic Research
Balboa II
Clarysis Audio Studio Plus
Von Schweikert Foundation 15 subwoofers (used for bass room node correction)
WestminsterLab Rei amplifiers (in bridge mode configuration)
Westminsterlab Quest preamplifier
Lampizator Horizon DAC
Taiko Olympus
Trafomatic Luna tube phono stage
Techniques 1500 RS R2R
Folgenhaus Bespoke Audio Equipment Rack
Various MasterBuilt and WestminsterLab cabling
Returning from Munich, Damon made a stop in Upstate New York to install a set of Foundation 12 subwoofers before heading home to CA. To unwind before this week's event (our fourth show in four months), he insisted on getting some downtime in the shop and built up a pair of the 15" Foundations subs for use in the Audio Cafe/Hear This room. These include our latest amplifier modules and control suite. Nice work, partner!
Please stop by for a listen or to say hello.
For those attending THE SHOW in Costa Mesa, Damon and I are pleased to let you know Von Schweikert will be in two rooms.
Huntington Beach II
VR Thirties
Foundation 12 subwoofers (for bass room node correction)
MSB Cascade DAC
MSB amplifiers
Taiko Extreme
Sonorus R2R
Synergistic Research
Balboa II
Clarysis Audio Studio Plus
Von Schweikert Foundation 15 subwoofers (used for bass room node correction)
WestminsterLab Rei amplifiers (in bridge mode configuration)
Westminsterlab Quest preamplifier
Lampizator Horizon DAC
Taiko Olympus
Trafomatic Luna tube phono stage
Techniques 1500 RS R2R
Folgenhaus Bespoke Audio Equipment Rack
Various MasterBuilt and WestminsterLab cabling
Returning from Munich, Damon made a stop in Upstate New York to install a set of Foundation 12 subwoofers before heading home to CA. To unwind before this week's event (our fourth show in four months), he insisted on getting some downtime in the shop and built up a pair of the 15" Foundations subs for use in the Audio Cafe/Hear This room. These include our latest amplifier modules and control suite. Nice work, partner!
Please stop by for a listen or to say hello.
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Wheew!
Four shows in four months, and it's a wrap until the fall. Damon and I are excited about the October New York area THE SHOW, where we will feature the Ultra 7's for the first time since Munich 2024. However, we are thankful to have our feet on the ground for the next few months.
First, Damon and I had the pleasure of meeting no less than a dozen WBF members at the show who made it a point to introduce themselves. To all, it was great putting a face to your posts! Damon and I also met a dedicated group of WBF members from France at our suite in Munich, which was a pleasure as well.
Here are a few photos of our room with Scott Walker Audio from the show featuring the VR.thrity in a handsome Ferrari Grigio Scuro gray finish. Our thanks to the SWA team, who, if I'm not mistaken, had five rooms on the Hilton's main ballroom floor, which was a significant effort to display their vast array of top brands.
We hope to see you back east in the fall!
Four shows in four months, and it's a wrap until the fall. Damon and I are excited about the October New York area THE SHOW, where we will feature the Ultra 7's for the first time since Munich 2024. However, we are thankful to have our feet on the ground for the next few months.
First, Damon and I had the pleasure of meeting no less than a dozen WBF members at the show who made it a point to introduce themselves. To all, it was great putting a face to your posts! Damon and I also met a dedicated group of WBF members from France at our suite in Munich, which was a pleasure as well.
Here are a few photos of our room with Scott Walker Audio from the show featuring the VR.thrity in a handsome Ferrari Grigio Scuro gray finish. Our thanks to the SWA team, who, if I'm not mistaken, had five rooms on the Hilton's main ballroom floor, which was a significant effort to display their vast array of top brands.
We hope to see you back east in the fall!
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