"Candy
Store" columnist Bill Brooks urged us to visit the Audiopax room, and Marc
Mickelson especially was glad for the tip. Marc mentioned "loving the sweet, palpable
sound." Audiopax REF100 speakers ($13,000 per pair) were driven by Audiopax Model 88
Classic mono amplifiers ($12,490 per pair), with an Audiopax Model 5 preamp ($4990)
routing digital signals from Zanden Audio's mighty Model 5000 Mk IV DAC ($9800) and Zanden's new Model 2000 CD transport (price to be announced),
which upholds the Zanden reputation for making beautiful-looking and -sounding gear. The
system also used accessories from Z-Cable, including many Z-Sleeves.
