All prices are in German marks unless otherwise noted.
At time of show report, 1 U.S. dollar is worth approximately 2.1 German marks.

Some of the most resolving sound at the show came from an analog-based system. The Simon Yorke S9 turntable (12350 DM) provided tunes for the Lavardin PO Phono preamp (7300 DM), which in turn fed the Lavardin MAP monaural amplifiers (8860 DM). The Avalon Eclipse Classic speakers sounded exceptionally transparent in this particular system, providing a full-range sound without audible low-frequency bloat. This was a feat due to the rather small room dimensions, which can cause problems in even the best demonstrations.One clear characteristic of this setup was a detailed treble that was free of hash, grain, and all the nasties that digital can sometimes exhibit.  

In a show that highlighted a multitude of new digital products, this system proved that we have a way to go before analog sound is eclipsed forever.