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ACA @ TAVES
« on: November 02, 2016, 09:40:12 AM »
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Re: ACA @ TAVES
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2016, 09:50:41 AM »
We are voted as One of The Best by Stereophile.

http://www.stereophile.com/content/taves-2016-day-3#3DzOExg8pjPfwkPf.97

Way to go, Hugh!

Congratulations!

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Re: ACA @ TAVES
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2016, 09:59:59 AM »
Thanks Pete.

You should think about exhibiting there next year.

Good crowd.
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Re: ACA @ TAVES
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2016, 11:18:58 AM »
Beautiful speakers! Congrats Hugh

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Re: ACA @ TAVES
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2016, 11:37:06 AM »
Thanks Rich.
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Re: ACA @ TAVES
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2017, 03:28:37 PM »
We shall continue our march this year with our new Seraphim Prime Extreme.

Stay tuned for more.
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Re: ACA @ TAVES
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2017, 08:51:50 AM »
Thanks Nick. :thumb:
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Re: ACA @ TAVES
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2017, 09:40:28 AM »
Awesome! Congrats!!   That looks like a really fun show, more high end stuff than RMAF and CAF. Is that true?



"I entered the Triangle Art room with high expectations because Tom Vu and Hugh Nguyen" have a reputation of never disappointing their audience. For this show they paired the Triangle Art Master Reference Turntable (US$39,900) fitted with the Osiris Mk2 12" Tonearm (US$6800), Apollo MC Cartridge (US$8000) with the new ACA Seraphim Prime Extreme speakers (US$35,000) using Teo Audio Reference speaker cables (US$44,000 for a 9-foot pair) and Teo Audio Kronon interconnects (US$3200 for a 1 meter pair). They used the Triangle Art Reference Tube Monoblock Power Amps (US$18,000), Reference Tube Pre Amp (US$18,000), and the Reference Tube Phone Stage (US$13,000). The Seraphim Prime Extreme speakers have their crossover network housed in a separate enclosure, which many visitors mistook for a subwoofer. The finish on the speaker and on the separate crossover network was exquisite.

According to Hugh, this new model represents the very best in crossover design and parts that are available. Tom also had his entry level Concerto Turntable (US$4990) fitted with a Zeus cartridge (US$4000). Both turntables sounded incredibly good and represent some of the best sound I have heard from turntables at their respective price points.

Despite the less than ideal acoustics of this room, the system sounded bold, brash and totally alive. The tone and timbre was spot on, the sound stage was wide & deep, percussion had real visceral impact and vocals were rendered with incredible presence. This was easily one of the top five best sounding rooms at the Show."
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Re: ACA @ TAVES
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2017, 09:41:48 AM »


"Angel City Audio teamed up with TriangleArt and TEO Cables for a spectacular sounding room. I always bring a metal recording to rooms to hear if the system is capable of handling it. Most high-end systems manage quite well when playing jazz, classical music, singer/songwriters etc. But I want a system to be as great as possible at serving all kinds of music. I can’t buy 10 different systems – I want ONE that can play it all. At this the ACA Seraphim Prime Extreme speakers, the TriangleArt Master Reference turntable and TEO speaker and interconnect cables excelled. Skogrand Cables supplied power cables. The crunchy guitar sounds filled the room with gut chilling raw power while all instruments were easily distinguishable, rich and lifelike. "

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Re: ACA @ TAVES
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2017, 06:58:03 AM »
Congrats, Hugh! Your speakers are great!
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Re: ACA @ TAVES
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2017, 02:09:21 PM »
Thanks Pete.  :thumb:
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