TriangleArt (link) single-brand exhibits are a consistent favourite among audiophiles and high-end audio press writers. Is it the gold bling that wins us over? Is it the charming master-of-ceremonies and founder Tom Vu? Is it the nearly flawless execution across such a wide range of audio products that impresses us most? Yes, yes, and yes. […]
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Destination Sound Group (link) was upping the ante for the Florida Audio Expo 2023. A year earlier in 2022 Destination Sound Group was making waves with their VAC Integrated, LampizatOr DAC, Tobian Sound Systems 12FH loudspeakers, and Final Touch Audio cables. A considerably sized consensus was formed among press writers that the system was one of
Fidelity Imports (link) is composed of lifelong audio enthusiasts and executives that have decades of global experience in consumer electronics. Their selected brands comprise a catalog of expertly curated high-end audio machines, of which several were on display at the Florida Audio Expo. On display: Soul Note electronics, Perlisten speakers, turntable by Michell Engineering, digital
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House of Stereo (link) a Jacksonville, Florida High-End Audio dealer specializes in creating experiences in audio that rival the live-in-concert experiences. Here at the Florida Audio Expo, we have nothing less. Big glossy horn loudspeakers, tube amplifiers, vinyl on call. What more does one need to have oneself transported to both the time and location
House of Stereo (link) a Jacksonville, Florida High-End Audio dealer was on a roll in their home state, with exhibits both small and large, this one being the latter. Large is a bit of an understatement actually, but as they say — go big or go home. This is a statement system in both ultimate
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House of Stereo (link) a Jacksonville, Florida High-End Audio dealer was celebrating their new showroom by showing large in their home state. One of their audio exhibits featured several brands that I’m quite fond of for a few reasons. The first reason being that all of the brands in this room exude everything you expect
The new VRC does something almost unmatched elsewhere in audiophile history. It takes the goalpost and moves it so far down the road, that what was once considered true high-end, is in real danger of being demoted to “bespoke mid-fi.”
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Most Valuable New Car Ever Sold? Is this the ultimate one-off? Is this the last W16? Check, Check, and Check. Need we say more? Bugatti’s Chiron-based one-off Profilée may be Bugatti’s final pure internal combustion engine vehicle, and it’s almost certainly their last vehicle fitted with their legendary 1500 horsepower quad-turbo 8.0 liter W16 engine. It’s also the most valuable new car ever to be auctioned with a final bid of over $10.6m (including buyer’s premium).
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Is Au Cheval one of America’s top five burgers or even the best burger in absolute terms as some food writers proclaim? I think so. Was it worth me dropping everything and navigating through angry holiday travelers and the brutal Chicago winter wind just to have the experience? I’ll answer that with yet another question: “What are you doing for lunch tomorrow?”
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SEA, SOUND, and SUN in the middle of winter. That’s what makes the Florida Audio Expo a unique highlight of the High-End Audio Show calendar. At its inception, several members of the audiophile press deemed the Florida show worth attending, even if the alternative reasoning was for warm sunny weather.
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