Article: 2014 Munich High End Show

[The Computer Audiophile]

You can view the page at http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content.php?r=582-2014-Munich-High-End-Show

[Nikhil]

Thanks for the show report Chris. Clearly from pictures here and elsewhere - this show is a class apart.

True high end in the content and presentation of exhibits. Layout of the exhibits looked top notch.

 

The Weisswurst and beer must have been a brilliant as well!

[Boris75]

Many thanks for the report.

 

Different analog outputs for DSD and PCM on the new T+A SACD player: this does not sound very convenient to me.

[The Computer Audiophile]

Many thanks for the report.

 

Different analog outputs for DSD and PCM on the new T+A SACD player: this does not sound very convenient to me.

It's not too bad because you can switch inputs on the preamp.

[Elberoth]

It's not too bad because you can switch inputs on the preamp.

 

Cable manufacturers must love the idea

[Johnny Moondog]

Thanks for the report. Did you have the opportunity to hear the Nagra HD DAC?

[realhifi]

Seen lot's of pics of the new ARC gear. The look is now more like MODERN test equipment!

Good thing their stuff sounds so darn good. *s*

[The Computer Audiophile]

Thanks for the report. Did you have the opportunity to hear the Nagra HD DAC?

I heard the entire system of Nagra components, Verity loudspeakers, and the room.

[slingshot]

Yes, I went to Munich in 2010 and 2012. It has much better sound then the American shows because it is in a dedicated conference/convention center with large rooms. The layout is much better because it is on three floors instead of nine floors in a hotel. I am also very interested in hearing about the Nagra DAC, very expensive but it is supposed to sound great. We will find out.

[photon]

Chris,

 

I have the Devialet 170 and upgraded to the new firmware. I didn't expect any change since my speakers are the efficient Zu Druid Vs and I have the output configured to max out at 100W anyway. However, I was quite surprised to noticed a fairly substantial improvement in sound quality, transparency in particular (at least using the AIR input). My speakers aren't on the SAM list, but hope they'll get to the Zu speakers eventually.

 

I hope you have the opportunity to make the before/after firmware comparison in your Devialet review.

 

Thanks for the show report!

[veindoc]

you mentioned new products from TAD, can you elaborate possibly?

[The Computer Audiophile]

you mentioned new products from TAD, can you elaborate possibly?

Yes, a new E series speaker. I will publish more photos this week.

 

[Elberoth]

Speaking of Auralic - I have played with the Auralic App for a while. IMO it still needs more development time. One of the features I found missing was searching by file formats / sample ratios - DSD, 24/96, 24/192 etc. The album art also could load faster.

 

Plus, they should make it more user friendly. Right now, to play an album, you need to press 4 'buttons'. In Jremote one 'tap' is enough.

[MikeJazz]

Yes, a new E series speaker. I will publish more photos this week.

 

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Does it come in a more realistic price point???

[firedog]

Speaking of Auralic - I have played with the Auralic App for a while. IMO it still needs more development time. One of the features I found missing was searching by file formats / sample ratios - DSD, 24/96, 24/192 etc. The album art also could load faster.

 

Plus, they should make it more user friendly. Right now, to play an album, you need to press 4 'buttons'. In Jremote one 'tap' is enough.

 

 

Can I suggest you publish your Aries comment in the Aries thread? Mr. Wang of Auralic reads the thread, and it would be great if he heard feedback like that.

[The Computer Audiophile]

Does it come in a more realistic price point???

I believe so. The Evolution Series is much more reasonably priced than the Reference Series. No specific pricing has been released yet. IN fact it was the first time TAD's Andrew Jones had seen the new speaker in the flesh, even though he designed it :~)

[woodford]

Chris- enjoyed the report, and really appreciate the format, which provides context for the pictures in each section.

 

the new ARC stuff is gorgeous,IMO.

[kevalin]

Chris,

 

Appreciate the insight. Allnic, known for their analog tube gear, presented their new DHT output dac: D5000. Did you see it or have any opinion?

 

[The Computer Audiophile]

Chris,

 

Appreciate the insight. Allnic, known for their analog tube gear, presented their new DHT output dac: D5000. Did you see it or have any opinion?

 

 

Bummer, I missed that one.

[breadman]

i have been keen to find out more about the auralic aeries. do you know it to be a squeezebox touch killer or should we wait and see?

thanks,

paul

[The Computer Audiophile]

I think it blows away the SB.

[breadman]

thank you, i won't hesitate to preorder one now.

paul

[monteverdi]

Chris could you listen to a Devialet set +/- SAM? According to their white paper SAM works only below 150Hz (at least presently).

[jtwrace]

Speaking of Auralic - I have played with the Auralic App for a while. IMO it still needs more development time. One of the features I found missing was searching by file formats / sample ratios - DSD, 24/96, 24/192 etc. The album art also could load faster.

 

Plus, they should make it more user friendly. Right now, to play an album, you need to press 4 'buttons'. In Jremote one 'tap' is enough.

 

This is surprising. Chris said it "blew him away" and yet you bring up points that concern me.

[The Computer Audiophile]

Chris could you listen to a Devialet set +/- SAM? According to their white paper SAM works only below 150Hz (at least presently).

The demo had music I was totally unfamiliar with so I was unable to make a judgement before leaving. I'm pushing to get TAD CR1 speakers measured so I can use sam in my review.