[Cagin]

Unfortunately, I have some last minute obligations so my first CanJam will be a short one, but if anyone is interested in trying out the IMR Acoustics R1 I brought mine with all filters. I have M spinfit tips on them (I also brought AudioWipes), but you’re welcome to use your own. Text me at 917-330-2328.

Also, where would I pick up my t-shirts?

by the entrance where you received your show badge. Ask a staff volunteer. They got the list for the tshirt preorders but also the available ones to buy on the spot.

 

[rantng]

Things are wrapping up here. Just wanted to say thank you to all the volunteers and to the organizers and exhibitors! Even though I was only able to get in about 2 hours of CanJam I had a good time!

Also had a bit of a fanboy moment when I got to meet Ken Ball and shake his hand & talk about the amazing things Campfire Audio has done in a relatively short time. All I can say is, keep an eye/ear out for some more great things from them.

 

[bronco1015]

Anyone get a chance to hear Both Meze Empyrean and Final D8000? I spent a lot of time at RMAF listening to D8000, and really liked what I heard, curious about the empyrean.

 

[heliosphann]

Anyone get a chance to hear Both Meze Empyrean and Final D8000? I spent a lot of time at RMAF listening to D8000, and really liked what I heard, curious about the empyrean.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/mez...array-headphones.871859/page-12#post-14051648

 

[bronco1015]

Thanks for sharing that. Definitely helpful. Love to see good competition. If they're priced at 3K or below would probably sell well.

 

[JimL11]

Saw two new electrostatic amps at CanJam. First the Viva, top photo. IIRC, uses 6C45 inputs, 2A3 outputs single ended into a step-up transformer. Second, Woo had a new electrostatic amp, uses one 6SN7 input, two 300B output tubes (the middle tube is a rectifier), and "proprietary" output technology, which they refused to specify further. Not plate resistors or choke loads, apparently. When I asked how they got sufficient gain with a single 6SN7 and two 300B output tubes per channel they were equally mysterious.

I listened to both, but show conditions, unfamiliar material, etc., etc.

 

[YtseJamer]

https://www.themasterswitch.com/canjam-nyc-2018-day-1

 

[blue212]

This was my second CanJamNYC. I’m a budding audiophile and the quality of current equipment is amazing.

I’m still exploring the low end of the $ point spectrum of equipment.

Now I have some decisions to make. I’m in the market for closed back over ears.

What are your thoughts on....

1. In the ~ $300 range: Meze 99 (Neo) vs 1More Triple Drive Over-ears

2. In the ~ $700 range: Campfire Cascade vs AudioQuest NightOwl vs Mr Speakers Aeon Closed

Thanks

 

[Giraku]

What are your thoughts on....

2. In the ~ $700 range: Campfire Cascade vs AudioQuest NightOwl vs Mr Speakers Aeon Closed

Thanks

My vote goes to Cascade. In fact, I bought one at CanJam special price.

 

[K1030]

This was my second CanJamNYC. I’m a budding audiophile and the quality of current equipment is amazing.

I’m still exploring the low end of the $ point spectrum of equipment.

Now I have some decisions to make. I’m in the market for closed back over ears.

What are your thoughts on....

1. In the ~ $300 range: Meze 99 (Neo) vs 1More Triple Drive Over-ears

2. In the ~ $700 range: Campfire Cascade vs AudioQuest NightOwl vs Mr Speakers Aeon Closed

Thanks

The Cascade was best in show in my opinion. I think i spent nearly an hour between both days on them; i didnt want to take them off. And around $300 I really liked the velvety smooth Dekoni Blue T50RP; so comfortable. Also the NAD HP70 was excellent. I think that was closer to $400 tho.

 

[sansfin]

2. In the ~ $700 range: Campfire Cascade vs AudioQuest NightOwl vs Mr Speakers Aeon Closed

The AQ NightOwl performs just like its name indicates: dark and darker. I only prefer it when it's silent.
The Aeon has a much better tonal balance although it is still veiled and missing something in the upper midrange.

 

[mark5hs]

Any must have gear come out of the conference? Couldnt go this year but last year I came home with the Meze 99 and Meze 12

 

[blue212]

The Cascade was best in show in my opinion. I think i spent nearly an hour between both days on them; i didnt want to take them off. And around $300 I really liked the velvety smooth Dekoni Blue T50RP; so comfortable. Also the NAD HP70 was excellent. I think that was closer to $400 tho.

Thanks
I agree
The Cascade was hard to take off
I listened to it twice
I am regretting not coming home with a pair
I missed the Dekoni, actually don’t know much about it
Thanks for the advice

 

[GarageBoy]

What amps were Zack using at the zmf booth? I forgot what they were

 

[Giraku]

Any must have gear come out of the conference? Couldnt go this year but last year I came home with the Meze 99 and Meze 12

Cascade.