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Well, here are my opinions on what I saw and heard at the CES this
year.
I'll start off with best 2 ch sound. I think it was a tie between
Burmester and Alon. Burmester offer an incredibly musical system
(that is also gorgeous). While some of the demos were dts cd's,
the reference 2 ch recordings sounded as if all 5 channels were
on. Soundstage was wide and deep. Interesting to note that this
German company demo'd their gear with "The Wall". I don't really
know more about the gear they were using, if that was the $60k
reference CD system or not. But, I'm guessing the system was
at least $100k total. Alon debuted their Exotica Reference
speaker system at $120k alone. 4 module system - 2 HF, 2 LF, that
reached floor to ceiling. Specs stated 120db from 20hz to 20khz.
They were powered w/ $27k VTL 750 tubed monoblocks. Sound was
incredible, dynamic, and involving. I'd probably give them the
best sound, but I didn't get too much time to demo. Runners up
would be MBL and Silverline Audio. MBL offers lush omnidirectional
speakers and incredible electronics. Silverline offered a very
dynamic and bassy pair of $35k speakers.
BTW, Burmester offered their demonstration CD for sale. I believe
it is only available directly through them. It is on Harry
Pearson's (Absolute Sound) Top Ten list. It was a hefty $30, but
who knows how much shipping from Germany would have been.
Best theater goes to Avantgarde/BAT. BAT debuted their 12-15k
processor, that has optional tubes for the front three channels.
The system was dubeting in 5.1 out of 7.1 possible. They also
demoed their 200W multichannel amp. $4995 for 2 modules installed,
and $9995 for all six. Sound was excellent, but I still think
the PowerMaster 2000 is a better sonic value. Avantgarde debuted
their "Solo" center and rear speaker. It offered 30Hz extension
and seemless transitioning from L to C to R. The system had a lot
of buzzing in the rear speakers. Don't know if was a power or
system problem. Very musical system, but the LFE was lean. They
were using 2 modules that do the LF for the Duo speaker for the LFE
channel. Source was Pioneer DVD(A/V)/SACD/CD player, and video
was Runco. I didn't get a chance to check out the Meridian Theater
or the DTS one. PS, BAT DVD transport is in the works.
General comments:
Krell and Madrigal weren't really running any demos. It was like
show and tell - disappointing. Madrigal tried to do a demo on
some Proceed stuff, but it obviously wasn't thought-out. Krell
did show their new design for the HTS - cool. And I was able
to see the Master Reference Monoblock and MR subwoofer. The
amp was most impressive. Weighing in at 683 lbs (pair?) they
put out 1000W in pure class A. Cost is a mere $120k/pr. And
they were huge. I will post a picture of me standing next to
it soon. The sub was far less impressive, but cool nonetheless.
Madrigal had their "statement" a/v processor on display. 2 unit:
audio and video. Cost is expected to be in the 20's. They are
fully functional and working out the tweaks. They also had a
Lexus there with a Levison system. I think people were looking
at it just because it was a cool car. They didn't know about
the stereo!
DWIN debuted their DLP projecter and processor. Very impressive.
Offers 1024x576 at 16:9, no light leakage, available in black or
white casing, at a system cost of $13k. Offers 9 inputs on
processor, accepting HD, and auto senses the format and aspect
ratio (and has a trigger signal for masking). I don't have too
much experience in video, so I'm going to stop there, other than
saying most of the plasma screens looked bad!
Denon debuted their DVD 2800 progressive scan player, but did
not offer a demo, not to the public at least.
The most impressive thing I heard at the show was a pair of
$1200 (retail) Audes speakers. I could not believe the price!
The offered tremendous soundstaging, transparency, and extension
for the price!
GreenWave Audio also debuted their "holographic" speakers, where
the tweeter/midrange arrangement was mounted in free-air, not in
a cabinet. In their upper line, the woofers were mounted
externally, pointed into the cabinet structure. These speakers
offered erie sound! On some material, they almost sounded too
echo-y. But, generally, they too threw an impressive, forward
sounding image. Specs claimed full range reproduction for only
$3,000 (retail), but I thought some bass was missing when listening
to Rebecca Pidgeon's rendition of Spanish Harlem.
Continuing in speaker debuts, Acoustic Energy showed off their new
AESPRIT line for the first time. These are going to be big, BIG
sellers. Just as the AEGIS series offered great sound and great
value, the AESPRIT pushed the price up, and performance as well.
Floorstanders for $1500 (retail) and monitor style mains for $1000
(retail), they also offered and center, 2 styles of rears (prices
escape me), and a powered subwoofer for $1400 retail. I can't
say that I got a chance to listen to the sub. I wish I had,
because, there is ALOT of competition up to the $1400 price point.
However, I did listen to the $1000 monitors and they were great.
Powered by an 85W high current Arcam integrated amplifier, I swore
the was turned on! Like the Totem Mani-2's, these speakers offered
impressive extension for the size, and lush imaging. These are
going to be hot sellers in the $3k+ HT package range.
On to the EAD room, where they were demoing the first high-end
DVD-A player (discounting the Pioneer for the moment, maybe others
too
I can re-affirm that I don't have a liking for multichannel
music (E.L.P.), at least the way engineers are currently mixing it.
It had too much music/vocals from the rear, as opposed to
ambiance and subtlety. The new DVDA player, called the "ULTRA",
aka, the Ultradisc 3000, had optional progressive scan DVDV output.
It's retail was expected to come in around $5k. The unit was
played through Von Schweikart speakers, a PowerMaster 2000
amp, and TheaterMaster Ovation. I was confused at the
configuration and have yet to get the full details, but it sounds
like the TM 2001 model was still in the prototype phase, and the
ULTRA was wired directly to the amp. The prototype (in the back
room), had a 6 channel input via the DB-25 connector, and a 24/96
replacement DAC board. I couldn't get an answer if the volume
had been moved to the analog domain or not. Sounds like the
TM will just act as a 6-channel pass through, and the volume will
be controlled by the ULTRA player. Why the 24/96 DACs then? Just
a general upgrade? They also mentioned something about using the
existing balanced (2) and singled ended outputs (6) to achieve
8 channel output. The whole thing sounded like a BIG hack to me.
AFAIK, there were no surround processing formats added (DD EX, DTS
ES, 7.1, etc). Overall, very disappointing. However, several
demonstrators were using the TheaterVisionP DVD player as a CD
player (or transport in conjunction with a TM Signature). EAD has
also modified the design of the faceplate slightly. It has only
gotten better, but still only the power/mute button on the front
of the TM.
I was hoping to get some A/B demo's of Synergistic Research's
products, particularly the Master Control Center and the
Designer Reference Products. The MCC has been upgraded to
a MkII, which includes a Reference ACMC, an on-off switch (they
didnt have that before?) and uses BNCs to connect the active
shielding cables to the rear of the unit. Apparently, the mini
plugs were falling out before. They now use Synergy 2000 cable
for the active shielding cables, upgraded from 18ga Radio Shack
wire?? See a trend here? Hopefully they don't get too carried
away. I should say SR was set up for a demo, but only for digital
or power cables. They were usuing a Meridian system (lower line),
and frankly didn't even have a chair to sit in!
Joseph Audio was debuting their reference minor speaker. Sorry,
I don't remember the name, but it appears to be derived from the
reference speaker debuted at CES 2000, but scaled down.
ATI had the same processor there as last year, which I don't think
is shipping yet. Price is $4k (retail). Oddly, it contains
an LCD panel, which I believe throws alot of interference, which
would be hard to shield. I maybe wrong on this. I did not see
it being demonstrated.
Aerial room was large, with the projector mounted over. Featuring
the new LR5's and CC5s. I saw only three subs, but understand
there were more. The demo I got was lean on bass - I think they
were feeling woozy from soo much. The LR5s were impressive, though
they are being offered at $7k (retail), colliding with the 10T. I
haven't listened to the 10T, but the LR5 I think was priced a
little high. It seems they have too many products at similar
price points. Maybe thats why they were debuting the 30T at
~$28k (retail) and the 20T at ~$15k (retail). They were hiding
in the back room and weren't offered for a demonstration. System
was Theta, including what looked like Theta monoblocks for the two
main channels. I wasnt aware of this product.
Looks like MSB Tech was showing off their modified Sony 7700.
I've been told to go listen to James Loudspeakers. Unfortunately,
they only played HT on the main system - I didn't get to hear the
2 channel performance of these speakers. What I heard for HT was
average. The did a 2 channel demo of the in-walls, which sounded
good, but I was in an awkward listening position, and didn't really
get a good taste.
The open bar at St. Tropez was a hit! Sunday evening from 5-9pm!
I was talking to the CAL Audio guys about their 500WPc amp, and its
power requirements. They seemed to indicate to me that this amp
is more than 100% efficient! They mumble something about a high
frequency switching power supply or something. I don't know
much about that, but seems wierd. The most efficient amps I know
of are the Sunfire. You get 2025W output for 85-95% efficiency.
Shrug. Don't know much about analog. I'm more of a digital guy.
It seemed that Avantgardes were everywhere. A choice speaker
for electronics demos. I hadn't heard them before, but I
definitely like them and they look cool!
Other popular components that were used for demonstration were
the Cary DVD or CD players or the DCS elgar DAC.
Talon had a double wide trailer for demo use at the Tropez. One
side had the mid-line monitors for 2 channel, and the other had
the topline speaker for HT. The HT sounded chesty, compressed, and
uninvolving. OTOH, the 2 channel demo was very convincing and
enlightening. Hard to say if it was the speakers or the source
that I liked better!
I didn't make it to the Golden Nugget to see Theta and others;
just too out of the way, especially having to run to see
Blue Man Group Monday evening!
The Granite Audio demo was very nice. Enya on vinal sounded great.
But they played an older/dirtier/scratchier record that just
sounded weak and thing. Sorry, I'm not an analog addict! I was
impressed by all of the standard and custom finishes that you
could have your gear made in. It can really add luster to your
system.
I was excited to hear the Jeff Rowland multi-channel amplifier.
I've been told I like it, since I like the PM2000. However, JRDG
only had a show and tell, no demos that I saw. I don't think it
was around the show elsewhere.
Very disappointing to see the Dynaudio Evidence, but not hear it!
They weren't set up, nor did anyone else use them for demo. I
really wanted to hear these $85,000 marvels!
Sumiko offered similar disappoint mentions when it came to the
Sonus faber Amati Homage and the Vienna Acoustics Mahler
loudspeakers. Redeaming, though, B&K used the Mahlers for their
demonstration. Unfortunately, I never made it for a listen!!
Sharp demonstrated their digital amplifier. Integrated 150W
version is currently priced at $15,000 (retail). They plan
to "bring them into the home" by the end of the year. I'm not
sure how cheap that means, but I think Sharp is going to have
a hard time marketing this technology under their name. I think
their best bet is to license the technology. Sound was good, but
demonstrated on B&W N802s/HTM1. I'm not a big fan of these, so
I didn't enjoy as much. (I know, hang me I don't think they
had the sub on at all. If it was on, the levels were way screwed
up.
RBH had an impressive theater. They generally offer high
performance for a lower price. I think if they could market
themselves better, they'd probably make a killing.
I believe Monitor Audio debuted their new Gold models. As with
many HT setups, it's hard to tell in a short amount of time
(if at all) what was good and bad. In most short demos, I can only
focus on the quality of the center channel speaker, and the
quality/level of the subwoofer.
I thought Eggleston Works went out of business. I guess not as
they were showing off their Savoy. I don't know the price, but
the sound was pleasant.
I checked out Boulder Amplifiers' setup. "Systems starting at
$100,000" was displayed on their brochure. I didn't think it was
that much. They were using Westlake Audio speakers to demonstrate
their products. I didn't care for the WA, and they were probably
crazy expensive, though they looked simplistic.
Red Rose Music had their little monitors for demo. I belive they
cost $3-3.5k (retail). I was unimpressed with my short demo.
I was disappointed that Kharma didn't bring their grand reference
speakers! Sure those $1,000,000 speakers can't be that big and
heavy!
Gladiator DTS, Toy Story 2 DTS, and the Eagles DTS were popular
theater demonstration source material. I still don't like
multichannel music Rebecca Pidgeon and Diana Krall were popular
in 2 channel systems.
Some of the pleasant multichannel DVDs used for demo were
Sarah McLachlan and Dave Matthews Band.
I was able to grab some remaining MoFi and DCC reference recordings
for a discounted price at the show. I will post short reviews
of them and recent recommendations that I've purchased.
You'll have to excuse my forget-ful-ness on some of the model names
and exhibits I've seen. I'll try to revise this report once I've
had a chance to review all of the materials I've lugged home from
the CES.
I wish I would have had more time to see some more video products,
and mainstream products. The day is only so long, and you can
only take so much foot pain! Thank god for the hot tub in our
room!
Ok, I think I've taken way too long to write this!
Rob
Reviews and System
year.
I'll start off with best 2 ch sound. I think it was a tie between
Burmester and Alon. Burmester offer an incredibly musical system
(that is also gorgeous). While some of the demos were dts cd's,
the reference 2 ch recordings sounded as if all 5 channels were
on. Soundstage was wide and deep. Interesting to note that this
German company demo'd their gear with "The Wall". I don't really
know more about the gear they were using, if that was the $60k
reference CD system or not. But, I'm guessing the system was
at least $100k total. Alon debuted their Exotica Reference
speaker system at $120k alone. 4 module system - 2 HF, 2 LF, that
reached floor to ceiling. Specs stated 120db from 20hz to 20khz.
They were powered w/ $27k VTL 750 tubed monoblocks. Sound was
incredible, dynamic, and involving. I'd probably give them the
best sound, but I didn't get too much time to demo. Runners up
would be MBL and Silverline Audio. MBL offers lush omnidirectional
speakers and incredible electronics. Silverline offered a very
dynamic and bassy pair of $35k speakers.
BTW, Burmester offered their demonstration CD for sale. I believe
it is only available directly through them. It is on Harry
Pearson's (Absolute Sound) Top Ten list. It was a hefty $30, but
who knows how much shipping from Germany would have been.
Best theater goes to Avantgarde/BAT. BAT debuted their 12-15k
processor, that has optional tubes for the front three channels.
The system was dubeting in 5.1 out of 7.1 possible. They also
demoed their 200W multichannel amp. $4995 for 2 modules installed,
and $9995 for all six. Sound was excellent, but I still think
the PowerMaster 2000 is a better sonic value. Avantgarde debuted
their "Solo" center and rear speaker. It offered 30Hz extension
and seemless transitioning from L to C to R. The system had a lot
of buzzing in the rear speakers. Don't know if was a power or
system problem. Very musical system, but the LFE was lean. They
were using 2 modules that do the LF for the Duo speaker for the LFE
channel. Source was Pioneer DVD(A/V)/SACD/CD player, and video
was Runco. I didn't get a chance to check out the Meridian Theater
or the DTS one. PS, BAT DVD transport is in the works.
General comments:
Krell and Madrigal weren't really running any demos. It was like
show and tell - disappointing. Madrigal tried to do a demo on
some Proceed stuff, but it obviously wasn't thought-out. Krell
did show their new design for the HTS - cool. And I was able
to see the Master Reference Monoblock and MR subwoofer. The
amp was most impressive. Weighing in at 683 lbs (pair?) they
put out 1000W in pure class A. Cost is a mere $120k/pr. And
they were huge. I will post a picture of me standing next to
it soon. The sub was far less impressive, but cool nonetheless.
Madrigal had their "statement" a/v processor on display. 2 unit:
audio and video. Cost is expected to be in the 20's. They are
fully functional and working out the tweaks. They also had a
Lexus there with a Levison system. I think people were looking
at it just because it was a cool car. They didn't know about
the stereo!
DWIN debuted their DLP projecter and processor. Very impressive.
Offers 1024x576 at 16:9, no light leakage, available in black or
white casing, at a system cost of $13k. Offers 9 inputs on
processor, accepting HD, and auto senses the format and aspect
ratio (and has a trigger signal for masking). I don't have too
much experience in video, so I'm going to stop there, other than
saying most of the plasma screens looked bad!
Denon debuted their DVD 2800 progressive scan player, but did
not offer a demo, not to the public at least.
The most impressive thing I heard at the show was a pair of
$1200 (retail) Audes speakers. I could not believe the price!
The offered tremendous soundstaging, transparency, and extension
for the price!
GreenWave Audio also debuted their "holographic" speakers, where
the tweeter/midrange arrangement was mounted in free-air, not in
a cabinet. In their upper line, the woofers were mounted
externally, pointed into the cabinet structure. These speakers
offered erie sound! On some material, they almost sounded too
echo-y. But, generally, they too threw an impressive, forward
sounding image. Specs claimed full range reproduction for only
$3,000 (retail), but I thought some bass was missing when listening
to Rebecca Pidgeon's rendition of Spanish Harlem.
Continuing in speaker debuts, Acoustic Energy showed off their new
AESPRIT line for the first time. These are going to be big, BIG
sellers. Just as the AEGIS series offered great sound and great
value, the AESPRIT pushed the price up, and performance as well.
Floorstanders for $1500 (retail) and monitor style mains for $1000
(retail), they also offered and center, 2 styles of rears (prices
escape me), and a powered subwoofer for $1400 retail. I can't
say that I got a chance to listen to the sub. I wish I had,
because, there is ALOT of competition up to the $1400 price point.
However, I did listen to the $1000 monitors and they were great.
Powered by an 85W high current Arcam integrated amplifier, I swore
the was turned on! Like the Totem Mani-2's, these speakers offered
impressive extension for the size, and lush imaging. These are
going to be hot sellers in the $3k+ HT package range.
On to the EAD room, where they were demoing the first high-end
DVD-A player (discounting the Pioneer for the moment, maybe others
too
I can re-affirm that I don't have a liking for multichannelmusic (E.L.P.), at least the way engineers are currently mixing it.
It had too much music/vocals from the rear, as opposed to
ambiance and subtlety. The new DVDA player, called the "ULTRA",
aka, the Ultradisc 3000, had optional progressive scan DVDV output.
It's retail was expected to come in around $5k. The unit was
played through Von Schweikart speakers, a PowerMaster 2000
amp, and TheaterMaster Ovation. I was confused at the
configuration and have yet to get the full details, but it sounds
like the TM 2001 model was still in the prototype phase, and the
ULTRA was wired directly to the amp. The prototype (in the back
room), had a 6 channel input via the DB-25 connector, and a 24/96
replacement DAC board. I couldn't get an answer if the volume
had been moved to the analog domain or not. Sounds like the
TM will just act as a 6-channel pass through, and the volume will
be controlled by the ULTRA player. Why the 24/96 DACs then? Just
a general upgrade? They also mentioned something about using the
existing balanced (2) and singled ended outputs (6) to achieve
8 channel output. The whole thing sounded like a BIG hack to me.
AFAIK, there were no surround processing formats added (DD EX, DTS
ES, 7.1, etc). Overall, very disappointing. However, several
demonstrators were using the TheaterVisionP DVD player as a CD
player (or transport in conjunction with a TM Signature). EAD has
also modified the design of the faceplate slightly. It has only
gotten better, but still only the power/mute button on the front
of the TM.
I was hoping to get some A/B demo's of Synergistic Research's
products, particularly the Master Control Center and the
Designer Reference Products. The MCC has been upgraded to
a MkII, which includes a Reference ACMC, an on-off switch (they
didnt have that before?) and uses BNCs to connect the active
shielding cables to the rear of the unit. Apparently, the mini
plugs were falling out before. They now use Synergy 2000 cable
for the active shielding cables, upgraded from 18ga Radio Shack
wire?? See a trend here? Hopefully they don't get too carried
away. I should say SR was set up for a demo, but only for digital
or power cables. They were usuing a Meridian system (lower line),
and frankly didn't even have a chair to sit in!
Joseph Audio was debuting their reference minor speaker. Sorry,
I don't remember the name, but it appears to be derived from the
reference speaker debuted at CES 2000, but scaled down.
ATI had the same processor there as last year, which I don't think
is shipping yet. Price is $4k (retail). Oddly, it contains
an LCD panel, which I believe throws alot of interference, which
would be hard to shield. I maybe wrong on this. I did not see
it being demonstrated.
Aerial room was large, with the projector mounted over. Featuring
the new LR5's and CC5s. I saw only three subs, but understand
there were more. The demo I got was lean on bass - I think they
were feeling woozy from soo much. The LR5s were impressive, though
they are being offered at $7k (retail), colliding with the 10T. I
haven't listened to the 10T, but the LR5 I think was priced a
little high. It seems they have too many products at similar
price points. Maybe thats why they were debuting the 30T at
~$28k (retail) and the 20T at ~$15k (retail). They were hiding
in the back room and weren't offered for a demonstration. System
was Theta, including what looked like Theta monoblocks for the two
main channels. I wasnt aware of this product.
Looks like MSB Tech was showing off their modified Sony 7700.
I've been told to go listen to James Loudspeakers. Unfortunately,
they only played HT on the main system - I didn't get to hear the
2 channel performance of these speakers. What I heard for HT was
average. The did a 2 channel demo of the in-walls, which sounded
good, but I was in an awkward listening position, and didn't really
get a good taste.
The open bar at St. Tropez was a hit! Sunday evening from 5-9pm!
I was talking to the CAL Audio guys about their 500WPc amp, and its
power requirements. They seemed to indicate to me that this amp
is more than 100% efficient! They mumble something about a high
frequency switching power supply or something. I don't know
much about that, but seems wierd. The most efficient amps I know
of are the Sunfire. You get 2025W output for 85-95% efficiency.
Shrug. Don't know much about analog. I'm more of a digital guy.
It seemed that Avantgardes were everywhere. A choice speaker
for electronics demos. I hadn't heard them before, but I
definitely like them and they look cool!
Other popular components that were used for demonstration were
the Cary DVD or CD players or the DCS elgar DAC.
Talon had a double wide trailer for demo use at the Tropez. One
side had the mid-line monitors for 2 channel, and the other had
the topline speaker for HT. The HT sounded chesty, compressed, and
uninvolving. OTOH, the 2 channel demo was very convincing and
enlightening. Hard to say if it was the speakers or the source
that I liked better!
I didn't make it to the Golden Nugget to see Theta and others;
just too out of the way, especially having to run to see
Blue Man Group Monday evening!
The Granite Audio demo was very nice. Enya on vinal sounded great.
But they played an older/dirtier/scratchier record that just
sounded weak and thing. Sorry, I'm not an analog addict! I was
impressed by all of the standard and custom finishes that you
could have your gear made in. It can really add luster to your
system.
I was excited to hear the Jeff Rowland multi-channel amplifier.
I've been told I like it, since I like the PM2000. However, JRDG
only had a show and tell, no demos that I saw. I don't think it
was around the show elsewhere.
Very disappointing to see the Dynaudio Evidence, but not hear it!
They weren't set up, nor did anyone else use them for demo. I
really wanted to hear these $85,000 marvels!
Sumiko offered similar disappoint mentions when it came to the
Sonus faber Amati Homage and the Vienna Acoustics Mahler
loudspeakers. Redeaming, though, B&K used the Mahlers for their
demonstration. Unfortunately, I never made it for a listen!!
Sharp demonstrated their digital amplifier. Integrated 150W
version is currently priced at $15,000 (retail). They plan
to "bring them into the home" by the end of the year. I'm not
sure how cheap that means, but I think Sharp is going to have
a hard time marketing this technology under their name. I think
their best bet is to license the technology. Sound was good, but
demonstrated on B&W N802s/HTM1. I'm not a big fan of these, so
I didn't enjoy as much. (I know, hang me
I don't think theyhad the sub on at all. If it was on, the levels were way screwed
up.
RBH had an impressive theater. They generally offer high
performance for a lower price. I think if they could market
themselves better, they'd probably make a killing.
I believe Monitor Audio debuted their new Gold models. As with
many HT setups, it's hard to tell in a short amount of time
(if at all) what was good and bad. In most short demos, I can only
focus on the quality of the center channel speaker, and the
quality/level of the subwoofer.
I thought Eggleston Works went out of business. I guess not as
they were showing off their Savoy. I don't know the price, but
the sound was pleasant.
I checked out Boulder Amplifiers' setup. "Systems starting at
$100,000" was displayed on their brochure. I didn't think it was
that much. They were using Westlake Audio speakers to demonstrate
their products. I didn't care for the WA, and they were probably
crazy expensive, though they looked simplistic.
Red Rose Music had their little monitors for demo. I belive they
cost $3-3.5k (retail). I was unimpressed with my short demo.
I was disappointed that Kharma didn't bring their grand reference
speakers! Sure those $1,000,000 speakers can't be that big and
heavy!
Gladiator DTS, Toy Story 2 DTS, and the Eagles DTS were popular
theater demonstration source material. I still don't like
multichannel music
Rebecca Pidgeon and Diana Krall were popularin 2 channel systems.
Some of the pleasant multichannel DVDs used for demo were
Sarah McLachlan and Dave Matthews Band.
I was able to grab some remaining MoFi and DCC reference recordings
for a discounted price at the show. I will post short reviews
of them and recent recommendations that I've purchased.
You'll have to excuse my forget-ful-ness on some of the model names
and exhibits I've seen. I'll try to revise this report once I've
had a chance to review all of the materials I've lugged home from
the CES.
I wish I would have had more time to see some more video products,
and mainstream products. The day is only so long, and you can
only take so much foot pain! Thank god for the hot tub in our
room!
Ok, I think I've taken way too long to write this!
Rob
Reviews and System
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