I love the Astell&Kern AK240, it sounds lovely and the user interface is to die for...unfortunately it's price way too high for mere mortals. Answer: two new lower cost models.
And yes...yes...yes, they have the same extraordinary UI as the AK240!
Justin Wilson, CEO of HeadAmp, wasn't able to make the trip to Newport this year. Not to worry, long-time headphone enthusiast and nature photographer extraodinaire Peter James manned the booth like a champ.
Generally, I try to do show reports of vendors I haven't done a show report on recently. I did do a show report on CEntrance not too long ago, and wasn't going to do a spot this time...
...but Michael Goodman has been busy, busy, busy. I just had to do it.
Been watching these guys for a while now, and I think they've made some significant strides. It's not easy to make a low-cost electrostatic headphone systemthese guys are sure getting there.
A new entrant in the headphone virtual audio scene, Darin Fong Audio uses an interesting approach to make your movie and music listening on headphones sound like it's on speakers.
I've witnessed this at least a half dozen times now, and it never ceases to be inspiring. A hobbyist with a passion decides to go professional...and succeeds!
First day of the show is orientation for me. A real good peruse of the headphone gear to figure out what I'm gonna cover, and catching up with old friends.
And pictures...lots of pictures to give you the flavor of T.H.E. Show Newport!