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CES 2004 Faces

Clement Perry

There's no question that one of my main goals in attending any trade show is to reacquaint with the many personalities that can make this hobby so interesting. This CES was no exception. I bumped into many but not everyone that I hoped to. The folks I did happen to stop, pose for photos and chat with, this time around, looked a year older but, at the same time, less stressed. A good sign. My feelings are this industry is rebounding from its economic distressed state slowly but surely. There were many new manufacturers from abroad that shared that notion if not verbally, then certainly by their (first time) appearance here at the big dance. All in all, I must say this was a another great show!

          
 

 Beetle Juice, neighbor and regular funnyman on The Howard Stern Show stopped by for a visit and poses for the ST cameras (with food in hand) before I departed for Vegas. Oh, in case you didn't know, Beetle's a long time audiophile and is looking to upgrade. Beet's only interested in short signal paths, mini-monitors and micro systems. Nothing too tall. Any suggestions? No jokes please. 

 

Las Vegas' warm weather coupled with Alexis Park's tropical surroundings was a warm and welcome sight coming from freezing east coast temperatures.

 

What a set of woofers! (couldn't resist). Glacier Audio's beautiful model takes time out of her busy schedule to pose next to the Gilmore full range planar loudspeakers with yours truly.

 

I gotta admit, the sound of Misty River, both in the Von Schweikert room (above), as well as during the free lunch concert held at the St.Tropez, turned out to be the Show of Shows. Considering how little I hear live Folk, Country and Bluegrass I found myself in full appreciation of their excellent musicianship. [Almost had my New York City Cool-Cat Card revoked when I almost let out a yodel-lay-hee-hoo!]  These women can sing like angels and play instruments like the accordion, fiddle, acoustic bass and guitar like you wouldn't believe. Don't walk, run and get their latest CD entitled Misty River "Live at the Backgate Stage."

 

Tact Audio's Radomir Bozovic and New York's Audiophile Society guru Arnie Balgavis pause for a listen with Tom Campangna's Quintessence Acoustic Loudspeaker.

 

Caught up with Siver Smith's Jeff Smith and as usual we had lots to talk about. Jeff's recently returned from a tour of duty in the Middle East and we're very glad to have him back in one piece.

 

George Mark Audio Technologies' George Bischoff stands proudly besides his new line of digital components in the Overture preamp/upsampling dac (located on the third rack). Stay tuned for a full review by Key Kim. 

 

Mike Wright, a long time audiophile and our newest contributor walked the show very happy at all the new and exciting products displayed. Mike's younger brother is Dave Thomas.

Clark Johnsen also paused for a brief chat and pose for our cameras.

 

 

Balanced Audio Victor Khomenko had plenty to smile about. The sound of his electronics, as usual, was delightful.

 

Bob Crump takes a moment to tell us all about the sound of his room. He wasn't kidding either. The sound of his "Bob Crump" modified electronics were quite impressive sounding.

 

 

Bright Star Audio's Barry Kohan proudly poses with his newest line of resonance control in his IsoRock Reference 3 Isolation platform.

 

 

Sound Lab's Roger West takes time out for our cameras to show off his Stereo Times 2003 Most Wanted Award

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