AUDIOPHILIAC's BEST-OF AXPONA 2024!

[@jeffreysrnec3809]

The 2024 Axpona show was clearly the best to date. It was great to see the principle designers talking about their product. Many timmmes I have asked questions that only the designers could answer.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Wow..mind expanding..my ears are blown and I wasn't even there ! Looks great in seeing all this new gear..you are blessed. So glad you could attend the show.What would we do without Steve Guttenberg..omg. Keep the hits coming, Steve most definitely !!!!

[@jamessimmons8761]

The Dynaudio room was set up perfectly. The set up made the speakers disappear. The new Elac , PS Audio, and Dayton bookshelves amazed me that there was no sub in the room. Mofi 888 were my top performers for the price. Mr Jones was so informative. It was also cool to see you in person Steve aka Adiophiliac dude.

[@johnprice4819]

Always a delight, Steve! Love hearing your opinions and thanks for sorting through so much beautiful equipment, er… kit!

[@Chris.from.1950]

Yay Steve! 🎉 I’ve been holding my breath, waiting to hear whether The Steve And Herb Show would be getting airplay here! 🎉🎉🎉

[@shyboi7143]

So lovely, do you care for a chat friend??

[@LuisRendonAudio]

Steve What an emotion axpona.... incredible place, great brands and being with people from all over the world, thank you for your review, a hug

[@AndyG11774]

Nice to meet you at the show, and I didn’t think to get a selfie! My bad, maybe next year! Big fan of your channel, and the advice you gave me at the show. Thank you!

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Next time for sure!

[@jonathanscull7712]

That was great, especially liked the selfies!

[@Breakinlife007]

Great to meet you in person.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Thank you so much!

[@BobbyBass-x6i]

Steve thanks for the video of the show. Looks like a lot of fun. Looking forward to your upcoming reviews of some of the equipment you showed. Rock on!

[@Exgol2005]

Excellent cover - as if I missed none! Thanks

[@blairholmesproductionsinc.9432]

Thank you for the video, Steve. Looking forward to the upcoming Steve and Herb show.

[@milr9694]

Hey Steve, the seminar did not disappoint and neither did your shirt! Thanks for the great audio advice and the 🤳 selfies.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Thanks!

[@Chris.from.1950]

Steve’s shirt game is definitely A+! He has been styling nicely, right from the start, but I think he’s upped his game significantly in recent months! 🎉❤🎉

[@rayskillings7506]

The absolute best audio show that I have ever seen. A lot of great products available for the masses

[@FilipinaVegana]

For the masses of MILLIONAIRES.

[@rayskillings7506]

@@FilipinaVegana You need to be in the 8 digit club or better to afford most of the systems on display. Several of the rooms had over $180,000 in speaker and power cables.

[@michaelcorlet2998]

Gr8t review steve.word for the day,unhorny, a excellent way to desribe horns.😊

[@gtrguyinaz]

Great report… As you know , I have the confidence 5s and was happy you covered the new 60 model.. your recommendation of the HSU sub combo fixed my 20 year old 5s… and yes..I am a Patreon supporter.. 50,000.00 for the new flagship Dynaudio 60 tells audio inflation is real.. the confidence 5s were 10,000.00 25 years ago..

[@FilipinaVegana]

Even at ten grand, they are DOUBLE my absolute limit in budget.

[@gtrguyinaz]

I mostly buy used.. great speakers used for 50% off..

[@FilipinaVegana]

@@gtrguyinaz, the problem is that loudspeakers typically have a life of about twenty years.

[@gtrguyinaz]

@@FilipinaVegana how about a pair of dynaudio Evidence 5 years old for 20,000.00 or Wilson Audio 5 years old for 50% off….Shop..

[@isaacestep3321]

Great show. Hearing an 845 tube, an open baffle, a garrad, single driver, zmf headphones, and so much more for the first time was really cool. Your panel was good too!

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Oh man thanks

[@dougthesenvitz510]

Hoping you will review the PS Audio speakers. Thanks! Looking forward to you and Herb!

[@Sunrayman123]

My utter surprise in seeing you at the show! I would normally never go, out of my league, but I'm in the market for a preamp so I got tickets for my older brother (71 yrs.) to go. He introduced me to Klipsch in 1973. But last few years after relaxing with You Tube videos many featuring your reviews, I was really delighted to see you (fist bump and all) in that snazzy shirt, in person at the Show! You were The Man there! Hope you enjoyed it...I saw the BIG and the SMALL and about everything in between. Now I have a Rotel 1572 RC-MK II Pre in my sights... Best Wishes and know that your reviews going forward will have a magical "blessing". Keep up your good health! Living Legends need to do that!

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Thank you! Happy to hear you enjoyed the show!

[@carlosbauza1139]

So good! Lovable!😊

[@Kevin6059]

The speaker that left me aghast was a small bookshelf from Elac, the S503. Not cheap, but the sound coming out of these tiny things was MASSIVE. People kept looking around in disbelief because the bass was HUGE. No, we swear - there is no hidden subwoofer in this room. Unbelievable. I'm not an audiophile, but I mean - wow. I also learned what a difference the room makes. Speakers that blew me away elsewhere (Dali Opticon 8 MKII) sounded less than stellar in the environment they were in - but that was basically in a lobby with lots of noise, etc. etc.

[@MattRockwell-f2m]

Review Jeff Rowland's gear. Picked up a Continuum-S2. Stunning clarity!! It is spectacular what is hiding in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

[@rockroll9513]

Can you tell us more about the Caladans?

[@MarkMiller-i8q]

I'm glad to hear that American made industry still thrives in Brooklyn. Henry Repeating Firearms began making their lever-action rifles there.

[@trudimcleod5042]

I hope that Steve will get to review the Komuro amplifier that John Devore is helping to bring about.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

How did Steve get through security with those SHIRTS???

[@antoniopdcj]

One question... A colleague of mine stated that in a High-End or Hi-Fi residential audio system “always” (always) there must be the presence of a subwoofer, because without the presence of a subwoofer we will not have the reproduction of the highest frequencies. lows. Is this statement correct or incorrect? Are there systems where the subwoofer is not necessary? Are there MidBass speakers that can play the role of a subwoofer or is that not possible?

[@francisdelacruz6439]

Great Times! 😊

[@hawkmoon369]

Hi Steve I think you are the very best reviewer in the Business keep up the good work and I look forward to many more reviews.

[@bentleygt3716]

hello Steve. thank you for sharing your experience with us... looks like you had a great time . i wonder if you saw the QUALIO-IQ semi open baffle speakers ? (maybe they weren't exhibiting this year ?).. i'm equally interested in comparing these speakers with Clayton Shaw/Spacial Audio open baffle. would like your thoughts on them if possible. thank you.

[@mbunaa]

cant wait for your trio 10 review!!!

[@crimlarksSteve]

Same here! Those are really appealing to me.

[@FOH3663]

I've always found the Scaena room consistently at the top at Axpona ... although I didn’t attend this year.

[@maxpower78-15]

I was impressed by the ps audio room. Their smallest towers pack a whallup

[@leonardboesger8769]

Have you done a show on reel to reel? I am curious about the resurgence of those and wonder where the music comes from.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Yes, two episodes by my friend Mark.

[@MyIrenee]

Just received my LTA Aero Dac and it is the best upgrade to my system apart from the LTA micro ZTOL. Other DACs where Benchmark 2 and Digital Amplifier Company TL Dac which is a really great Dac but the Aero WOW. Highly recommended. Hope Steve will agree.

[@Gullsz]

Do you ever go to shows across the pond? If not is there a UK version of you!

[@jjnewbold]

Considering those Caladans, the new Clayton Shaw open baffle speakers. I just got the Yamaha RN-2000A amp.

[@kevinmcgrath3591]

Am i crazy or is the man at 8:29 and 12:28 using hearing aids? Im 67, my hearing isnt what it used to be but Im avoiding these aids like the plague, he makes me think Im wrong....fascinating

[@KarlHamilton]

Were those the PS Audio Aspen 50s? How much do they cost?

[@thepedanticcreature680]

Hey. Tommy from ETA had a pic of you testing their next headphone's prototype. Unless it is confidential, do you remember how you would describe its sound?

[@fidobite3798]

Best thing at the show was Steve's wardrobe!! 😁

[@howardbateman1195]

did you get a chance to hear Morel’s Avyra floorstander ?- seems to be getting a lot of positive mentions

[@arnaudpollet-thiollier6054]

Hi Steve. Have you tried the Dutch & Dutch 8c ?

[@alaincollin7513]

Hi Steve, I think the PMC speakers are the prodigy5, not the twenty5 24i? Kindest regards.

[@shyboi7143]

So lovely, do you care for a chat friend??

[@chronometa]

Steve are you getting the velo with the aero from lta? I wish they made tube dacs smaller.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Sorry, just the DAC.

[@dougg1075]

The Gerrard is to die for. And the reel to reel

[@williamcarters716]

Are klipsch speakers good?

[@meshplates]

Super. How much is the Garrard?

[@peterdesmidt8742]

I thought the Clayton Shaw speakers sounded really good.

[@rockroll9513]

What music did they play? Immersive? Very interested in these

[@FOH3663]

At $3k very attractive

[@peterdesmidt8742]

@@rockroll9513 Sorry. I don't remember. I heard a lot of music that day.

[@histubeness]

I just got my Caladan pair a few days ago, after waiting a l-o-n-g time for Clayton to get his shipments out. --Sound fantastic.

[@jeffreyhale6472]

​@@histubenessGetting mine in a couple of weeks.

[@nicktube3904]

I love to see Jana more often!

[@jaghifi]

I have a CR2020 im restoring right now!

[@Think_Up]

7:34 JBL 4350 inspired, no doubt.

[@tweakerman]

Audio Note makes the best capacitors on the planet!!!

[@stevieg2755]

Steve still waiting on the Caladan review you said you'd do

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

It's coming, just taking awhile to complete.

[@Ty_N_KC]

We need an update on that one guys system that was making his own record player. I think his name was Joe??

[@gotham61]

He makes an appearance @ 0.34 in this video

[@Ty_N_KC]

Yep… that’s what reminded me of it. I wonder if he ever got everything done. I thought it was a great interview back in the day! Have a good 1

[@dannybourne_]

*Steve, please review new PS Audio speakers*

[@hughkleinsc8949]

Linn was the start oh high quality turntables

[@TheBTG88]

“A really big show” - said in an Ed Sullivan voice

[@craigellsworth3952]

A really big shoe.

[@HappyHighwayman]

I always wonder if these super expensive niche boutique companies make any money

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

The ones that stick around year after year you can assume they're making money, and the ones that disappear aren't!

[@VanillaIceCoffee]

I want to learn from the guys selling $10k power cables, marketing geniuses!

[@HappyHighwayman]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Thanks Steve! Great response

[@HappyHighwayman]

@@VanillaIceCoffee Con Artists operating at the highest level!

[@chronometa]

​@@HappyHighwayman I wonder how many they are selling?

[@bizyz]

every exhibit room at axpona should have had an sacd or cd player.

[@jedhartman6082]

You didn’t like the Magico rooms?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Not into those speakers, sorry

[@jedhartman6082]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac that’s what makes the world go round….all good.

[@ufarkingicehole]

Ive heard Maggie 1.7i being drivien by a Rouge cM3...... best synergy for Maggies Ive heard to date. Its a shame they didnt have more room to breathe

[@bloodyhell451]

Steve - it's pronounced 'Deevoeun No-bless' not whatever bastardization you just came up with ! Much love !

[@Madjed2024]

Will you be covering other than speakers Please?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

The new Holo Audio dac, mola Mola amplifier Van Alstine amplifier, a Ukrainian headphones, the Viva tube preamp, and a bunch of speakers.

[@scottprice8994]

After you buy $65,000 speakers you will not be able to afford anything to play music on those speakers. Ha ha Seriously, it seems like this stereo equipment has gotten crazy with the prices. A person has to be rich to buy some of these systems.

[@scottdavis0801]

😂😂😂

[@robertthurston6858]

Well, you could always start with a more affordable priced system...... Scully the answers are out there.😁

[@vortekkz_mixes]

Put 40K in the Room and 25k in the Gear and it will play miles better when you have an well planned Concept.... Pricetags arent realy the basis for good quality - specially not in Audio Industry.

[@rushgush]

costwhat 6000 to make?/ lol

[@scottdavis0801]

The Caladans are between 3 to 6 thousand dollars. At least affordable for me. $65,000 Jesus. Sweeet Lord!!

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Caladan are $3000 a pair plus $300 shipping in the US.

[@jeffreybrady927]

I hope you aren't one of those stuck up know it all audiophiles you don't come off that way.Had an experience with a famous speaker manufacturer when he was playing some Joe Morrelo recording from DMP I asked him a? about what happened to DMP and he wouldn't answer my? and then proceeded to play some awful old time country western directed at me .He sised me up and I never listened to any of his speakers again . Am a vintage audiophile but am not a hick and am knowledgeable. Would like you to review Nat tube amplifiers and speakers with electromagnetic voice coil and unusual materials am facinated by some of these exotics even though I can't afford them

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Thanks Jeffrey, I've reviewed tube electronics from Decware, Jadis, Felix, Bottlehead, LTA, Cary, Audio Research, Reisong, Elekit, and others on this channel.

[@dennishill290]

🍺👍.... Yamaha.... !

[@mediascapes2011]

why are you not in the pic with your wife!?

[@ketchupsos5817]

F this SH&T look at these prices !!!! wtf this is game over!! simple.

[@artyfhartie2269]

I heard that a hifi reviewer has been threatened with legal action if he does not delete a review of some loudspeakers. Please make sure you always give good reviews

[@wa2368]

Real curious why you left out Borresen...Is it part of the backdoor politics Steve?

[@davidcross890]

Better question is why and which advanced new tech is Censored so the public cannot find out?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

You're nuts.

[@davidcross890]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Steve YOU STATED "You're Nuts" curious if You are familiar with MY CREDENTIALS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, WORLD INNOVATIONS?

[@davidcross890]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Govern Yourself Accordingly

[@mariokolenko4322]

You have a seminar, you never invent or bild anything? Only in US.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Well thank you for watching even though I never invented or built anything. Proves are very open minded.

[@BillDouglass-m9d]

A good friend of mine went to the show, first time. Only got to meet you for a minute but said you were pretty dismissive of him and rude. He's just a 20 year old kid. I know you were busy and your time is valuable but man to man that was not cool!🤨

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Well, I'm sorry that he felt that way. Believe me, I spent a lot of time with a lot of folks, at the show so your friend just got me at the wrong time. I apologize.

[@FOH3663]

I've seen Steve in action at Axpona, he's very gracious.

[@BillDouglass-m9d]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Thank you!

[@PP-nh1lv]

Unhorny…lol!

[@tomalex151]

Grandinote speakers smoked everything at show. Sorry

[@anxiousappliance]

For $65 large, couldn't you struggle with a $5K speaker and dedicate the other $60,000 to gioing to see live shows? LOL

[@ColocasiaCorm]

What’s so good about live shows?

[@jeanmichel2642]

Audiophilia: overpriced loudspeakers ruined by distorsion caused by turntables and lamp amplifiers

[@vortekkz_mixes]

And again, so many Rooms with expensive equipment and 0€ in Room Treatment. This industry is such an joke. Most of the Dealers & Brands completely lost sight of what is important... but use the latest cable risers and other ,,gadgets,,.. such an ridiculous scene

[@Unfukked]

Hotel rooms. Where is the joke?