Capital AudioFest 2013

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Capital AudioFest 2013
Fozgometer V2 From Musical Surroundings
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 12, 2022
Musical Surroundings just announced a new V2 version of its Fozgometer, a highly successful azimuth adjustment tool, the original of which has sold close to 5000 units.

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Capital AudioFest 2013
Capital Audiofest: Metro-D.C. Area Show Small, But Shows Solid Growth
Michael Fremer  |  Jul 29, 2013
Veteran manufacturers and rookie enthusiasts fueled increased industry participation at the fourth annual Capital Audio Fest held this past weekend, July 26th-28th at the the Silver Spring, Maryland Sheraton Hotel.

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Capital AudioFest 2013
VPI Debuts New $4000 Classic Companion Turntable Complete With Tone Arm and Custom Grado Cartridge
Michael Fremer  |  Jul 29, 2013
I wasn't expecting to find anything as new and significant at a small mid-summer show as VPI's new Classic Companion Turntable, but there it was.

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Ultrasonic V-8 Record Cleaning Machine Cleans 8 Records in 10 Minutes
Michael Fremer  |  Jul 29, 2013
In the Magnolia Ballroom at Capital Audiofest 2013, along with a great selection of used vinyl, Bob Ratcliff, the inventor of the Ultrasonic V-8 ultrasonic record cleaning machine demonstrated how it works. The device consists of a square stainless steel vat filled with heated distilled water, some isopropyl alcohol and a few drops of Photoflo, which acts as a surfactant into which is placed an ultrasonic element associated with a 7 micron filtered circulation pump.

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Arion MM/MC Phono Preamp From Luminous Audio
Michael Fremer  |  Jul 30, 2013
Richmond, VA-based Luminous Audio demoed its soon to be introduced Arion phono preamp.
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Capital AudioFest 2013
Miracle Audio's Phonatic Phono Preamp Available in 3 Versions
Michael Fremer  |  Jul 30, 2013
College Point, NY (Queens, L.I.) based Miracle Audio demoed its Phonatic phono preamp priced from $4500 for the MM version to $6200 for the "xr" version featuring 70dB gain, an enhanced power supply, Vishay Z-foil R's and Clarity MR caps.
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Miyajima Labs Debuts EC 5 All-Tube Line/Phono Stage
Michael Fremer  |  Jul 30, 2013
Robyatt Audio debuted the new retro-looking Miyajima Labs EC 5 all-tube line/phono preamp featuring two independently loadable transformer-based MC inputs, one MM input and five line inputs.
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Capital AudioFest 2013
TW Acustic Introduces Triple Motor Module For Raven AC Turntable (Price Corrected)
Michael Fremer  |  Jul 30, 2013
Highwater Sound's Jeff Catalano, TW Acustic's American importer debuted a new triple motor module (circa $4500) for the Raven AC turntable similar in concept to the motor system in the company's flagship Black Knight 'table.
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Capital AudioFest 2013
Analog Instruments Limited's Siggwan 12 Tonearm From New Zealand
Michael Fremer  |  Jul 30, 2013
The "cult of tonearm" grows, particularly with but not limited to wooden arms. I'd heard of but never seen in person one of James Grant's tonearms (Analog Instruments Limited.
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Good Sound For Under $6000 From A System Comprised of Unfamiliar Gear
Michael Fremer  |  Jul 30, 2013
I've chosen to limit coverage to Cap Fest analog gear, but there was plenty of good sound at the show and plenty of awful sound too. I'll skip the awful and the great, making an exception for the Odyssey Audio room. The gentleman responsible, Klaus Bunge, is an industry veteran I've known for decades. He helped establish in America, the high price, high performance Symphonic Line brand.

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