Speaking of flashbacks...
CanJam 2014 @ RMAF, An Audio360.org Show Report (Part I of II)
Wednesday, December 17th, 2014
by Audio360.org Staff
As we ascended to CanJam 2014, those of us who made the pilgrimage last year thought of only one thing: we should pull out all the stops, and eclipse our exhausting (if not exhaustive) CanJam coverage from last year. We had covered approximately 75% of the show last year... perhaps this would be the year we hit 100%?
Well, that didn't happen.
In addition to covering CanJam for Audio360.org, Michael Mercer would also be contributing a behind-the-scenes look to EnjoyTheMusic.com, helmed by our dear friend Mr. Steven Rochlin. Frank Iacone was there with several members of the Headphone.Guru crew, covering the show for Headphone.Guru (for the most part). Ethan Opolion wasn't able to stay all three days - but even if he did, he would still have been overwhelmed as this was his first CanJam. Scot Hull and Brian Hunter were there of course, but they have TheAudioTraveler.com and AudioHead to tend to. Michael Liang, as many of you know, is on hiatus now that he's with Woo Audio. And Warren Chi? Turns out Warren was officially part of Team CanJam this year, and working the show the entire time, which left him little time to actually attend CanJam, much less cover it. And just like that, our mission to bring you the most comprehensive CanJam coverage ever collapsed under the brutal weight of reality.
But then, something wonderful happened! Miraculously, and unexpectedly, this fantastic community of audio journalists - of which we are proud to be a part - came to the rescue.
In the days that followed the close of CanJam 2014, show reports started to flow in. It was a trickle at first, then a steady stream, then a deluge, from every direction. Some publications leaned towards the cursory side, while others produced a breadth and width of coverage that will long be the envy of many. But together, everyone made sure that CanJam was not ignored, and that few stones (if any) remained unturned.
It was humbling, and touching, to see.
And so, we came to the decision that the first thing we should do this year is to celebrate and pay homage to our brethren. To honor them, to see that their hard work gets all the visibility that it deserves, and in the spirit of giving this holiday season... we hearby begin our CanJam 2014 coverage with a survey of the community's brilliant efforts.
Brian Hunter, owner and principal at Audio-Head.com (and fellow Audio360er), continues to blaze a brilliant trail through every show he attends.
Mr. Anthony Kershaw and his team at Audiophilia have always embraced everything that brings music and great sound to people. As always, we enjoyed his coverage!
Michael Lavorga always makes sure that we don't miss a beat in the world of digital audio. Check out his coverage for the Pulse, LIO and some Sony gear at CanJam 2014.
It's always fun hanging out with Steve "The Audiophiliac" Guttenberg, and doing so at CanJam this year was certainly no exception. Be sure to check out his picks for standout gear, as well as his gallery.
With the possible exception of our friend Jude Mansilla at Head-Fi.org, John Darko has logged more flight hours than anyone else, as he straddled the globe covering every audio show known to man. Fresh from the NY Audio Show in late September, he joined us at CanJam 2014 ready to rock!
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Mr. Steven Rochlin (affectionately known around Audio360 as "the one and only Mr. Steven Rochlin") served up some of the best CanJam coverage we've seen yet. Not only did he set up a full broadcast studio for RMAF exhibitors, but he (along with Scott and Harmony Hicks) took an extended video tour of CanJam. Add to that a very personal and behind-the-scenes look by our very own Michael Mercer, and you pretty much have the most vicarious - if not the most visceral - CanJam coverage to date.
Our Audio360 brother, at sister site Headphone Guru, joins in the celebration of CanJam 2014 with his 16-part photo essay. He even caught some candid shots of us Audio360 and Guru writers. Gee, thanks Frank, lol!
Chris Martens, one of our very favorite audio writers anywhere. His coverage of CanJam 2014 was both deep and insightful - we highly encourage you to check it out!
We don't think you'll have any problems guessing, but check out what Jim Clements considers the "biggest growth area in the high end" and which "trend is impossible to ignore."
If there were an award for Best CanJam Coverage of 2014, we'd have to award that to Mr. Tyll Hertsens of InnerFidelity. This is especially true when you consider that: (a) he maintained timely and daily Facebook updates during the show; (b) he was essentially just one man with an iPhone; and (c) the listing below represents only a portion of his coverage, due to the fact that his iPhone munged an entire day's worth of video. Still, he managed to put up the following, which we find fairly remarkable.
Our dearest friends and family at Positive Feedback came through with some wonderfully intimate CanJam and RMAF coverage. If there was such a thing as a backstage/photojournalistic look at the show, this would certainly be it.
Want to know what a master of multi-channel ecstasy thinks of simple stereo headphones? Check out Thomas Norton's insights over at Sound and Vision. You might be surprised to find out what was possibly the best sound he heard at the show.
Fellow Southern Californian (many of us in Audio360 are), and headphone reviewer/measurer extraordinaire, Brent Butterworth made the pilgrimage to CanJam. Don't miss his survey of the show, which include some noteworthy products that others might have overlooked.
The incomparable Jason Victor Serinus wasn't on CanJam duty this year, as Tyll had things well in hand. But still, he couldn't help but stop in for a peek or two over the course of the show... and we can certainly understand that.
Certainly one of our favorite audio writers around these parts, Steven Stone shared his insight on what he felt was the most important trend in high-end audio these days - and we agree.
And last but by no means least, check out Dennis Davis's CanJam coverage, focusing on some of the very best products making their debut this year.
Of course, we have our own contributions to pile on the heap as well - including a world exclusive or two. Stay tuned for Part II, where we'll be doing just that.
CanJam 2014 @ RMAF, An Audio360.org Show Report (Part I of II)
Wednesday, December 17th, 2014
by Audio360.org Staff
As we ascended to CanJam 2014, those of us who made the pilgrimage last year thought of only one thing: we should pull out all the stops, and eclipse our exhausting (if not exhaustive) CanJam coverage from last year. We had covered approximately 75% of the show last year... perhaps this would be the year we hit 100%?
Well, that didn't happen.
In addition to covering CanJam for Audio360.org, Michael Mercer would also be contributing a behind-the-scenes look to EnjoyTheMusic.com, helmed by our dear friend Mr. Steven Rochlin. Frank Iacone was there with several members of the Headphone.Guru crew, covering the show for Headphone.Guru (for the most part). Ethan Opolion wasn't able to stay all three days - but even if he did, he would still have been overwhelmed as this was his first CanJam. Scot Hull and Brian Hunter were there of course, but they have TheAudioTraveler.com and AudioHead to tend to. Michael Liang, as many of you know, is on hiatus now that he's with Woo Audio. And Warren Chi? Turns out Warren was officially part of Team CanJam this year, and working the show the entire time, which left him little time to actually attend CanJam, much less cover it. And just like that, our mission to bring you the most comprehensive CanJam coverage ever collapsed under the brutal weight of reality.
But then, something wonderful happened! Miraculously, and unexpectedly, this fantastic community of audio journalists - of which we are proud to be a part - came to the rescue.
In the days that followed the close of CanJam 2014, show reports started to flow in. It was a trickle at first, then a steady stream, then a deluge, from every direction. Some publications leaned towards the cursory side, while others produced a breadth and width of coverage that will long be the envy of many. But together, everyone made sure that CanJam was not ignored, and that few stones (if any) remained unturned.
It was humbling, and touching, to see.
And so, we came to the decision that the first thing we should do this year is to celebrate and pay homage to our brethren. To honor them, to see that their hard work gets all the visibility that it deserves, and in the spirit of giving this holiday season... we hearby begin our CanJam 2014 coverage with a survey of the community's brilliant efforts.
Brian Hunter, owner and principal at Audio-Head.com (and fellow Audio360er), continues to blaze a brilliant trail through every show he attends.
- Some new Schiit - RMAF 2014
by AudioHead
October 13, 2014
- The New Oppo PM-3 and HA-2 - RMAF 2014
by AudioHead
October 14, 2014
- ALO Audio, Beyerdynamic and The New Woo Portable - RMAF 2014
by AudioHead
October 14, 2014
- CanJam Run-Through | RMAF 2014
by AudioHead
October 19, 2014
- Ultimate Ears and the Magical Process of Creating a CIEM - RMAF 2014
by AudioHead
October 15, 2014
- The new Marantz HD DAC1 and Denon DA 10 - RMAF 2014
by AudioHead
October 17, 2014
- Noble Audio - RMAF 2014
by AudioHead
October 17, 2014
- Moon Audio - RMAF 2014
by AudioHead
October 22, 2014
- Audeze Prototype Z, Stax and the new Fostex TH500RP - RMAF 2014
by AudioHead
October 24, 2014
- Sennheiser and the Mighty Urbanite - RMAF 2014
by AudioHead
October 27, 2014
- MrSpeakers Goes Prime Time - RMAF 2014
by AudioHead
October 29, 2014
- V Moda's Prototype IEMs - RMAF 2014
by AudioHead
October 30, 2014
Mr. Anthony Kershaw and his team at Audiophilia have always embraced everything that brings music and great sound to people. As always, we enjoyed his coverage!
- Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2014 - Mountains of Sound
by Audiophilia Staff
October 13, 2014
Michael Lavorga always makes sure that we don't miss a beat in the world of digital audio. Check out his coverage for the Pulse, LIO and some Sony gear at CanJam 2014.
- LH Labs Geek Pulse
By Michael Lavorgna
October 15, 2014
- Vinnie Rossi LIO
By Michael Lavorgna
October 15, 2014
- Sony Walkman
By Michael Lavorgna
October 15, 2014
It's always fun hanging out with Steve "The Audiophiliac" Guttenberg, and doing so at CanJam this year was certainly no exception. Be sure to check out his picks for standout gear, as well as his gallery.
- The Coolest Sounds Rock Denver Audio Show
by Steve Guttenberg
October 15, 2014
With the possible exception of our friend Jude Mansilla at Head-Fi.org, John Darko has logged more flight hours than anyone else, as he straddled the globe covering every audio show known to man. Fresh from the NY Audio Show in late September, he joined us at CanJam 2014 ready to rock!
- CEntrance show prototype i5 iPhone DAC/amp at RMAF '14
by John H. Darko
October 15, 2014
- iFi Micro soak entry-level system in Retro vibe at RMAF '14
by John H. Darko
October 14, 2014
- Schiit exhibit Fulla USB and Yggdrasil DACs at Canjam '14
by John H. Darko
October 20, 2014
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Mr. Steven Rochlin (affectionately known around Audio360 as "the one and only Mr. Steven Rochlin") served up some of the best CanJam coverage we've seen yet. Not only did he set up a full broadcast studio for RMAF exhibitors, but he (along with Scott and Harmony Hicks) took an extended video tour of CanJam. Add to that a very personal and behind-the-scenes look by our very own Michael Mercer, and you pretty much have the most vicarious - if not the most visceral - CanJam coverage to date.
- CanJammin' I Wanna CanJam With You...
By Michael Mercer
- RMAF 2014 CanJam: Noble, Woo Audio and Cavalli Audio
- RMAF 2014 CanJam: WyWires, Abyss Headphones, Noble IEM, HiFiMan, Clear Tune Monitors (CTM), Astell&Kern, GEEK by LH Labs, and Westone
- RMAF 2014 CanJam: ALO Audio, Sony, CEntrance, and JH Audio
- RMAF 2014 CanJam: Audeze Co-Founder And CEO Alexander Rosson With Michael Mercer
- RMAF 2014 CanJam: V-MODA, iFi Audio, Ultimate Ears, MrSpeakers, Scot Hull Of Part-Time Audiophile, And Koss
- RMAF 2014 CanJam Dub Bot Part 2: Ultimate Ears, MrSpeakers, Audeze, JDS Labs, Jude Mansilla of Head-Fi, Todd The Vinyl Junkie, Meridian Audio, Shiit Audio, Alclair and iFi Audio
Our Audio360 brother, at sister site Headphone Guru, joins in the celebration of CanJam 2014 with his 16-part photo essay. He even caught some candid shots of us Audio360 and Guru writers. Gee, thanks Frank, lol!
- CanJam 2014
by Frank Iacone
October 29, 2014
Chris Martens, one of our very favorite audio writers anywhere. His coverage of CanJam 2014 was both deep and insightful - we highly encourage you to check it out!
- Snapshots From CanJam At Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2014 -- Part 1
by Chris Martens
October 24, 2014
- Snapshots From CanJam At Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2014 -- Part 2
by Chris Martens
October 24, 2014
We don't think you'll have any problems guessing, but check out what Jim Clements considers the "biggest growth area in the high end" and which "trend is impossible to ignore."
- Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2014 Show Report
by RMAF SECRETS Coverage Team
October 9th, 2014
If there were an award for Best CanJam Coverage of 2014, we'd have to award that to Mr. Tyll Hertsens of InnerFidelity. This is especially true when you consider that: (a) he maintained timely and daily Facebook updates during the show; (b) he was essentially just one man with an iPhone; and (c) the listing below represents only a portion of his coverage, due to the fact that his iPhone munged an entire day's worth of video. Still, he managed to put up the following, which we find fairly remarkable.
- 2014 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest is Here!
By Tyll Hertsens
October 8, 2014
- Welcome to CanJam at RMAF 2014!
By Tyll Hertsens
October 13, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: CEntrance i5
By Tyll Hertsens
October 14, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: Concert Fidelity Headphone Amplifiers Coming Soon
By Tyll Hertsens
October 14, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: Aurisonics Rocket
By Tyll Hertsens
October 15, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: Fostex TH500RP Planar-Magnetic and TE-07 IEM
By Tyll Hertsens
October 15, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: Moon Audio's Dragon Inspire IHA-1 Purist Tube Headphone Amp
By Tyll Hertsens
October 15, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: JDS Labs, Configuring the O2, and Where's NwAvGuy?
By Tyll Hertsens
October 16, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: Mr. Speakers Alpha Prime
By Tyll Hertsens
October 16, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014:Alclair Custom IEMs and Curve Generic Fit IEM
By Tyll Hertsens
October 17, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: Pendulumic Stance S1 Wireless Headset
By Tyll Hertsens
October 17, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: Audeze Prototype-Z High Impedance Planar Magnetic Headphone
By Tyll Hertsens
October 17, 2014
- CanJam at RAMF 2014: Woo Audio W8 Prototype Transportable Amp
By Tyll Hertsens
October 20, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: Koss SP330, SP540, and Pro4S
By Tyll Hertsens
October 20, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: Cavalli Audio Liquid Crimson
By Tyll Hertsens
October 20, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: Beyerdynamic T 51 i and DTX 350 p
By Tyll Hertsens
October 20, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: Oppo Digital PM-3 Prototype
By Tyll Hertsens
October 21, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: RHA T10i Dynamic In-Ear Monitors
By Tyll Hertsens
October 21, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: Todd the Vinyl Junkie and Apex Spire Headphone Amp
By Tyll Hertsens
October 21, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: Simaudio Moon Neo Series 430HA Headphone Amplifier
By Tyll Hertsens
October 22, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: V-MODA Master Edition M-100 and XS
By Tyll Hertsens
October 22, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014 Highlight: Ultimate Ears Improved CIEM Purchasing Experience
By Tyll Hertsens
October 22, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014 Highlight: New Cardas A8 IEM
By Tyll Hertsens
October 23, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014 Showstopper: Sony's Proposed New Industry Standard for Headphone Plugs!
By Tyll Hertsens
October 23, 2014
- CanJam at RMAF 2014: That's a Wrap!
By Tyll Hertsens
October 24, 2014
Our dearest friends and family at Positive Feedback came through with some wonderfully intimate CanJam and RMAF coverage. If there was such a thing as a backstage/photojournalistic look at the show, this would certainly be it.
- RMAF 2015 - An Emotional Respite From What Ails You
by Dave Clark
- Impressions: Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2014, & My PFO Audio Oasis! Awards
by David W. Robinson
Want to know what a master of multi-channel ecstasy thinks of simple stereo headphones? Check out Thomas Norton's insights over at Sound and Vision. You might be surprised to find out what was possibly the best sound he heard at the show.
- Rocky Mountain High-Fi
by Thomas J. Norton
October 22, 2014
Fellow Southern Californian (many of us in Audio360 are), and headphone reviewer/measurer extraordinaire, Brent Butterworth made the pilgrimage to CanJam. Don't miss his survey of the show, which include some noteworthy products that others might have overlooked.
- RMAF 2014: Headphones
by Brent Butterworth
October 12, 2014
The incomparable Jason Victor Serinus wasn't on CanJam duty this year, as Tyll had things well in hand. But still, he couldn't help but stop in for a peek or two over the course of the show... and we can certainly understand that.
- RMAF 2014: Serinus Goes with the Flow
by Jason Victor Serinus
October 11, 2014
Certainly one of our favorite audio writers around these parts, Steven Stone shared his insight on what he felt was the most important trend in high-end audio these days - and we agree.
- Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2014: Digital And Stand-Mount Speakers
by Steven Stone
October 18th, 2014
And last but by no means least, check out Dennis Davis's CanJam coverage, focusing on some of the very best products making their debut this year.
- Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2014
by Dennis Davis
October 30, 2014
Of course, we have our own contributions to pile on the heap as well - including a world exclusive or two. Stay tuned for Part II, where we'll be doing just that.
