- Feb 19, 2012
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Just came back from the Bristol show.....so a few thoughts.
This was the last day so maybe the lack of enthusiasm by the hosts was to be expected.
Anyhoo the quality of the sound 2016 was far better than last years with many venders sorting out their front ends.
Turntables made a good (and it's growing) showing and streamers were much improved.
The desire to over push the speakers was still evident though in too many rooms - the need to impress - less is more sometimes.
Did notice though none of the systems really did the hifi thing this year - not even the Naim driven stuff.
Like holographic imaging, 3d sound it all sounded a little flat.
That said Harbeths mini monitors really are a speaker that deserves more attention - was impressed with them last year more so this year.
The New Missions sounded good but are pretty plain looking in the flesh, grey is not an inviting look.
Elacs standmounts deserve a mention too for most impressive bass for their size. Regas amps got alot of work this year generally sounded better than the stuff driven by Roksan k3 and the Hegels (imo of course)
I have to go digest what I saw and heard though.....
Just want to say though music choice was rubbish this year too many drab slow derges - so much music out there and these guys choose the same dross......
Anyway feel free to add tour own experience.....
This was the last day so maybe the lack of enthusiasm by the hosts was to be expected.
Anyhoo the quality of the sound 2016 was far better than last years with many venders sorting out their front ends.
Turntables made a good (and it's growing) showing and streamers were much improved.
The desire to over push the speakers was still evident though in too many rooms - the need to impress - less is more sometimes.
Did notice though none of the systems really did the hifi thing this year - not even the Naim driven stuff.
Like holographic imaging, 3d sound it all sounded a little flat.
That said Harbeths mini monitors really are a speaker that deserves more attention - was impressed with them last year more so this year.
The New Missions sounded good but are pretty plain looking in the flesh, grey is not an inviting look.
Elacs standmounts deserve a mention too for most impressive bass for their size. Regas amps got alot of work this year generally sounded better than the stuff driven by Roksan k3 and the Hegels (imo of course)
I have to go digest what I saw and heard though.....
Just want to say though music choice was rubbish this year too many drab slow derges - so much music out there and these guys choose the same dross......
Anyway feel free to add tour own experience.....