RMAF 2018 - The BBC LS3/5A 1968-2018: The Icon Live @ RMAF Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-11-08 | Speaker: Jerry Bloomfield, Falcon Acoustics – Oxford, EnglandThe BBC LS3/5a is one of the most iconic loudspeaker designs ever created. It is still being produced in 2018, 50 years after the original design work was undertaken by the Research and Development Department of the British Broadcasting Corporation ( the BBC).This seminar will trace the story and the design behind the LS3/5a, starting with the development of the drive units by Malcolm Jones of KEF (the founder of Falcon Acoustics) in 1964. It will examine how the BBC Specification and design brief for this small speaker evolved over time, and the re-design in 1974 which resulted in the Classic LS3/5a which was then produced commercially in large numbers.We will be looking at the various subsequent versions of the LS3/5a made over the production period and detailing the technical changes that occurred. We will also be showing the complexity of parts and engineering skills needed to produce a genuine authentic hand built BBC LS3/5a. We will also touch briefly on the various clones, facsimiles and fakes that have appeared over the years.Falcon Acoustics and Malcolm Jones have been involved with the LS3/5a since the design was first conceived, and for this RMAF seminar we have uniquely bought over from England a full range of working examples and archive parts from the whole period of development and production. These range from the LS3/5 (1969/70), BBC R&D Reference versions, production versions from the 1970’s and 1980’s, right through to the Falcon Acoustics Classic 15 ohm LS3/5a in current production and the Falcon Acoustics Active LS3/5a currently in development.All these versions will be demonstrated as the seminar progresses, and for the first time it will be possible to hear and compare versions from 1970 right through to 2018.The 2018 Seminars are Sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com
RMAF2019 - How to Care for Your Prized Vinyl Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2019-09-08 | The #RMAF2019 Seminars are Sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com Charles Kirmuss founder of KirmussAudio will explain how to care for your records after explaining how they are made and how music is reproduced. The generic information presented will allow participants to appreciate better what the difference is between cleaning and restoring a record and how to preserve their collections.
RMAF2019 - Spatial Acoustics Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2019-09-08 | The #RMAF2019 Seminars are Sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com Presenter: Jeff Merkel
RMAF2019 - Music You like to Hear and Share at Shows Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2019-09-07 | The #RMAF2019 Seminars are Sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com *** Due to Copyright some songs can not be heard***Presenter: Carol Clark Panelists:Dave Clark - Positive FeedbackStuart Smith - HiFi PigLinette Smith - HiFi PigDavid Solomon - QobuzHow many of you here have this thought when either entering a room or sitting down and the music starts... "Oh, not this song again or gee, wish they would play something by.... or could they play this song by....?" Let's share what we would like to hear and why.
RMAF2019 - Acoustic Analysis - Optimizing the Room/Speaker Interface Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2019-09-07 | The #RMAF2019 Seminars are Sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com Presenters: Bob Hodas The focus of the Seminar will be the speaker/room interface and optimizing system performance with proper placement and room treatments. A slide presentation will demonstrate the frequency and phase response of speakers placed properly and improperly in a room. Integrating subwoofers with the main speaker system for both stereo and surrounds systems will be covered. There will be a discussion of what types of acoustic treatments to use a room and how to determine where those treatments will best serve the listener. Slide examples will be shown exhibiting results from proper use of acoustic treatments. Equalization techniques will also be included. Common misconceptions will be discussed. and there will be a period for attendee questions.
RMAF2019 - The Dirty Little Secret: Powering Audio on Mains Power Line Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2019-09-07 | The #RMAF2019 Seminars are Sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com Presenters: Ken Reindel This talk will address Time Error Correction, the process by which frequency of the mains power line is controlled by our utility companies—and how well. We’ll discuss how the same concerns that result in power grid breakdowns can affect audio reproduction quality. The bright side is that there is an opportunity to mitigate these concerns. In fact, the opportunity could take us well beyond improving audio quality!
RMAF2019 - Blockchain & Hip Hop Panel: Smart Money Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2019-09-07 | The #RMAF2019 Seminars are Sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com Panelists: Osei "The Dark Secret," Tech This Out Byron Booker, President of RAG.org, The Hip Hop industry has long been obsessed with money. From Jay-Z to Birdman, making money has been a theme throughout. Much of this, is simply the acknowledgment that money makes the world go ‘round; a clairvoyant observation. It is this observation that makes cryptocurrency and Hip Hop a perfect match. The stage has been set for general adoption of Bitcoin by the Hip Hop community. 50 Cent, Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah, Nipsey Hussle, PitBull and Snoop Dogg, are some of Hip Hop's biggest stars that have either flirted with or directly accepted this currency, and the music industry, which has historically capitalized on industry earnings and its attributes, will likely see the utility in the decentralized crypto-currency. What's prompting this new collective behavior? Tech This Out " will examine how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is shaping the future of music and the world around us. This panel is powered by TECH THIS OUT.
RMAF2019 - A Systematic Approach to Creating Your Ideal System Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2019-09-06 | The #RMAF2019 Seminars are Sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com Presenters: Joe Mariano, Joe N TellRon Brenay, New Record DayPutting your ideal system together using a systematic approach - Understanding how your room, your listening position, and your listening habits should affect your purchase decision. PLUS common mistakes to avoid.
RMAF2019 - Record Cleaning Made Difficult Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2019-09-06 | The #RMAF2019 Seminars are Sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com A panel of record cleaner manufacturers and vinyl experts will discuss the best ways to clean, restore and preserve vinyl records. We will discuss vacuum, cavitation and other methods as well as various liquid formulations. Each participant will bring fluids and be forced to drink to prove safety. An ambulance will be parked outside. Seriously, we will have an in depth discussion and attempt to clear away the myths and get to the facts about this very important subject. Hosted by Michael Fremer, AnalogPlanet.com editor, and Stereophile senior contributing editor Panelists: Charles Kirmuss, Kirmuss AudioKevin Berg, Nitty GrittyMat Weisfeld, VPI IndustriesJustin Feldstein, VANABuzz Goddard, SumikoNate Lennox, Disc DoctorMike Fajen, Musical SurroundingsRobert Stein
RMAF2019 - Ask Paul Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2019-09-06 | The #RMAF2019 Seminars are Sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com Beginning in 1973 with four 709 op amps, two 9 volt batteries and a cigar box, Paul McGowan created PS Audio, a family owned company that now utilizes the latest technologies in service of building state-of-the-art high value music products for their customers. With 78K YouTube subscribers, co-founder, designer, and CEO of PS Audio, answers questions from audiophiles. Honest, knowledgeable and informative answers to those questions you wish you could ask of an expert in the field. Bring some questions!
RMAF2019 - Creating a Buz - Streaming Hi Res Music with Qobuz Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2019-09-06 | The #RMAF2019 Seminars are Sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com Presenter: David Solomon
Classic Album Sundays Schedule at RMAF 2019 Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2019-08-07 | Classic Album Sundays is the world’s most popular album listening experience with 20 satellites in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Please join us in Room 8175 at the Gaylord Rockies.
RMAD 2018 - High-Resolution Ambisonics and the High-end Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-11-10 | Speaker: Jeff Merkel, University of Colorado, Denver; Merkel Acoustic Research & Designthe 2018 Seminars are sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com
RMAF 2018 - Creating the Future of the High-end Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-11-08 | Moderator: Dave Clark, Positive FeedbackSpeakers: Adrienne Alterman, YG Acoustics; Andrew Jones, ELAC; Kathleen Thomas, Bowers and WilkinsThis panel discusses how manufactures and enthusiasts can be more welcoming and inclusive to beginners and non-high-fi people to grow and create the future of the High-End.The 2018 Seminars are sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com
RMAF 2018 - Multichannel Music: The Promise and the Problems Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-11-06 | Moderator: Andrew Quint, The Absolute SoundSpeakers: Kalman Rubinson, Stereophile; Brian Moura, NativeDSD & Channel Classics technical advisorMultichannel audio production has the potential to advance the enjoyment of all genres of music when played back through a high-end surround system. So why does multichannel, outside of the context of concert video, remain very much a niche interest among audiophiles? This seminar will explore the benefits of and barriers to the wider adoption of audio-only surround sound.The 2018 Seminars are sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com
RMAF 2018 - A Journey from Label to Legacy Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-11-05 | Speaker: Micheal Howe, Vice President, A&R/Client Relations – Inveniem & Chief Archivist – The Prince EstateGiven this show is ultimately about the music, and, as Michael did last year, he will discuss music from his perspective from the content and the label side of the music equation.Michael will continue his discussion from last year’s RMAF by starting this year’s discussion with his move from Warner Brothers as an A+R Executive to archiving, covering what this move means to Michael and his connection to the content which he calls ‘emotional resonance’ to the music. Michael will entertain the audience discussing his role as the archivist for the Prince estate as well as with the musical/personal relationship Michael enjoyed with Prince. Michael will continue his discussion about what the archival role entails and what the journey from Label to Legacy has meant for him and his connections both to the artist and to the music.The 2018 Seminars are sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com
RMAF 2018 - Digital Signal Processing (DSP) In Headphones: Stigma or Solution? Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-11-05 | Moderator: Jude Mansilla, Head-Fi.orgDigital Signal Processing (DSP) In Headphones: Stigma or Solution?Posted on August 7, 2018WHEN: October 5, 2018 @ 4:15 pm – 5:15 pmWHERE: Marriott Aspen Amphitheater, Lobby Level SEMINARSModerator: Jude Mansilla, Head-Fi.orgSpeakers: Paul Barton, PSB & NAD; Mario Gebhardt, beyerdynamic; Sankar Thiagasamudram, AudezeWith technology advancing at a relentless pace, acoustic pioneers are now incorporating innovative DSP methods in their quest to offer us greater fidelity — and more. This begs the question: Can DSP improve the listening experience for dyed-in-the-wool audio purists? Join these industry leaders to discuss how DSP is reshaping the audio of the future.The 2018 Seminars are sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com
RMAF 2018 - 50 Year of Being an Audiophile: John Atkinson Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-11-05 | John takes us through his life and love of all things audio.The 2018 Seminars are sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com
RMAF 2018 - Better Streaming Experiences at Home (and Away) Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-10-31 | Speakers: John Darko, Editor/Publisher at Darko.Audio; Michael Lavorgna, Editor/Publisher at TwitteringMachines.comA fireside chat. How do you stream music? Which services do you use? Which software? What hardware? Do you listen at home or outdoors? Michael and John discuss the numerous possible routes to a more pragmatically satisfying streaming experience.The 2018 Seminars are sponsored by Enjoythemusic.com
RMAF 2018 - Why We Listen: Music Changes Lives Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-10-31 | Moderator: Carol Clark, Positive FeedbackSpeakers: Bill Leebens, PS Audio; Angela Cardas Meredith, Cardas Audio; David Solomon, QobuzThe 2018 Seminars are sponsored by Enjoythemusic.com
RMAF 2018 - Why Analog is Digital and How to Fix It - Peter Ledermann Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-10-31 | 2018 Seminars are sponsored by: EnjoyTheMusic.comWhy Analog is Digital and How to Fix ItSpeaker: Peter Ledermann, SoundsmithLast year I gave a general overview of the challenges of the life of a cartridge in trying to reclaim the information trapped in a vinyl groove, much like trying to find the Rosetta Stone of physics for analog reproduction. This year, I will briefly go over those issues, but extend it further to considerations of what exactly goes on at the groove/stylus interface and try to illuminate why and how different styli profiles interact with the other problems of analog reproduction. It is my hope that this talk will impart an intuitive understanding of how challenging it is to build a properly working phono cartridge.I hope the listeners will leave with a good “gut feeling” of the difficulties that stylus, cantilever and cartridges face. This explanation in lay terms will hopefully impart some of the many challenges and design choices that face a phono cartridge designer in the effort to reduce stylus jitter, thereby increasing the “sampling rate” in an attempt to design an accurate analog stylus/groove system. If you leave with small portion of the understanding and “feel” of the complexity of such systems, I will have succeeded in making sure you never decide to become a cartridge designer. I will also discuss Soundsmith’s efforts to tame these systems that in truth, represent a far closer relationship to digital renderings from vinyl than analog, as they fall prey to the unavoidable physics that dominate such systems.
RMAF 2018 - MQA: The Truth Lies Somewhere in the Middle Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-10-07 | Speakers: Chris Connaker, Computer AudiophileSince MQA launched in 2014 the technology has been loved by some and loathed by others. Like all contentious topics and technologies, there is a wide range of opinions about MQA that lie on a continuum. In this seminar Chris will leave the opinionated arguments behind and discuss the pros, cons, costs, and claims made about MQA. This session is meant to provide attendees with factual information they can use in their pursuits to increase their enjoyment of this wonderful hobby.THE RMAF 2018 Seminars are sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com
RMAF 2018 - High-Resolution Ambisonics and the High-end Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-10-07 | Speaker: Jeff Merkel, University of Colorado, Denver; Merkel Acoustic Research & DesignTHE RMAF 2018 Seminars are sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com
RMAF 2018 - Do Earphones Now Rival Full-Size Headphones in Performance? Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-10-07 | Moderator: Warren Chi, Head-Fi.orgSpeakers: Karl Cartwright, Westone; Matt Engstrom, Shure; Dan Wiggins, Periodic AudioMike Dias,The 2018 Seminars are sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com
RMAF 2018 - The BBC LS3/5A 1968-2018: The Icon Live Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-10-07 | FOR BETTER VIEWING OF PRESENTATION WATCH IT HERE - youtu.be/VMjXuinJW7gSpeaker: Jerry Bloomfield, Falcon Acoustics – Oxford, EnglandThe BBC LS3/5a is one of the most iconic loudspeaker designs ever created. It is still being produced in 2018, 50 years after the original design work was undertaken by the Research and Development Department of the British Broadcasting Corporation ( the BBC).This seminar will trace the story and the design behind the LS3/5a, starting with the development of the drive units by Malcolm Jones of KEF (the founder of Falcon Acoustics) in 1964. It will examine how the BBC Specification and design brief for this small speaker evolved over time, and the re-design in 1974 which resulted in the Classic LS3/5a which was then produced commercially in large numbers.We will be looking at the various subsequent versions of the LS3/5a made over the production period and detailing the technical changes that occurred. We will also be showing the complexity of parts and engineering skills needed to produce a genuine authentic hand built BBC LS3/5a. We will also touch briefly on the various clones, facsimiles and fakes that have appeared over the years.Falcon Acoustics and Malcolm Jones have been involved with the LS3/5a since the design was first conceived, and for this RMAF seminar we have uniquely bought over from England a full range of working examples and archive parts from the whole period of development and production. These range from the LS3/5 (1969/70), BBC R&D Reference versions, production versions from the 1970’s and 1980’s, right through to the Falcon Acoustics Classic 15 ohm LS3/5a in current production and the Falcon Acoustics Active LS3/5a currently in development.All these versions will be demonstrated as the seminar progresses, and for the first time it will be possible to hear and compare versions from 1970 right through to 2018.THE RMAF 2018 Seminars are sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com
RMAF 2018 - The 2018 Headphone Audio AMA — Ask The Experts Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-10-07 | Moderator: Warren Chi, Head-Fi.orgSpeakers: Paul Barton, PSB & NAD; Dan Clark, MrSpeakers; Nicolas Debard, Focal; Thorsten Loesch, iFi AudioDo you want to know about the secret sauce behind your favorite headphone audio products? Most importantly, would you like a sneak peek at the exciting landscape ahead? Bring all of your burning questions to The 2018 Headphone Audio AMA all-star panel!THE RMAF 2018 Seminars are sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com
RMAF 2018 - 360° Hi-res From Every Angle Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-10-06 | Moderator: Ted Cohen, Managing Partner of TAG Strategic, a Digital Media Consultancy.Speakers: Mike Flicker, Mike Flicker Music Services; Leslie Ann Jones, Skywalker; Cookie Marenco, Blue Coast Music; David Solomon, QobuzTHE RMAF 2018 Seminars are sponsored by EnjoyTheMusic.com
RMAF 2018 - Young Guns of HiFi: The Future is Now Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-10-06 | Moderator: Steve Guttenberg, The Audiophiliac ©Speakers: Cynthia Bishop, Server Engineer; Sean Casey, ZU Audio; EveAnna Manley, Manley Laboratories; EJ Sarmento, Wyred 4 SoundWalking around Rocky Mountain Audio Fest you may have noticed that a lot of manufacturers, journalists, and show goers are mostly over 50. It wasn’t always this way, back in the 80s high-end audio was populated by thirty and forty year olds. So we’re happy to see the next wave of entrepreneurs like the ones represented here on this panel demonstrate audio is getting young again.
RMAF17: The Four Wise Men of Design Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2018-02-22 | Moderator: Richard Schram, ParasoundPanelists: Wayne Colburn, Pass Labs; John Curl, Designer; Kevin Hayes, VAC
RMAF17: How to Buy a HiFi System Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2017-12-05 | Moderator: Chris Connaker, Computer AudiophilePanelists: Danny Kaey, Positive Feedback & SonicFlare; Phil Murray, ListenUp; Josh Samuel, Recycled Audio; David Solomon, Peachtree Audio
RMAF17: Affordability: How Low Can You Go? Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2017-12-05 | Panelists: Steve Guttenberg, The Audiophiliac ©; Scott Hull, Part-Time Audiophile; Herbert Reichert, StereophileWhere to start with entry-level hardware? Is getting into vinyl financially prudent? Does Spotify really sound that bad? Can we make Bluetooth sound any good? Does good sound only arrive via a fat wallet or deep pockets? David Solomon chairs a panel of industry luminaries in pursuit of hard and fast answers to these questions ... and more.
RMAF17: Innovating the Future of Portable Audio Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2017-12-05 | Moderator: Jude Mansilla, Head-Fi.orgPanelists: Naotaka Tsunoda, Sony; Dr. Fang Bian, HiFiMAN; Sankar Thiagasamudram, Audeze; Tyll Hertsens, InnerFidelity.com; Mario Gebhardt, beyerdynamicThe premium headphone and personal audio market will continue to introduce more new enthusiasts to high-quality sound than traditional audio has been able to in the last few decades. Thankfully, portable audio technology is evolving at a breakneck pace, so come hear about the latest trends and what’s just around the corner. Some of the industry’s top engineers and designers may tell you things they probably shouldn’t.
RMAF17: 3D Audio, Perception and Headphone Interactions Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2017-12-05 | Moderator: Jude Mansilla, Head-Fi.orgPanelists: Naotaka Tsunoda, Sony; Dr. Fang Bian, HiFiMAN; Sankar Thiagasamudram, Audeze; Tyll Hertsens, InnerFidelity.com; Mario Gebhardt, beyerdynamic
RMAF17: DAC Design Masterclass Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2017-12-05 | Speaker: Rob Watts, Chord Electronics
RMAF17: A Conversation with Michael Howe, VP, Warner Bros. Records Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2017-10-29 | Interviewer: Richard Schram, Parasound
RMAF17: A Sequel: Reproductive Private Parts (of a phono system) Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2017-10-29 | Speaker: Peter Ledermann, SoundsmithI hope with this talk to impart the intuitive understanding of how challenging it is to build a properly working phono cartridge. I hope the listeners will leave with a good “gut feeling” of the difficulty a stylus and cantilever face. This explanation in lay terms will hopefully impart some of the many challenges and design choices that face a phono cartridge designer in the effort to reduce stylus jitter, thereby increasing the “sampling rate” of an analog stylus/groove system. If you leave with small portion of the understanding and “feel” of the complexity of such systems, I will have succeeded in making sure you never decide to become a cartridge designer. I will also discuss Soundsmith’s efforts to tame the unavoidable physics that dominate such systems.
RMAF17: Why We in The Industry Are All Arguing Over MQA and So Much More … Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2017-10-26 | Speaker: Danny Kaey, Positive Feedback and SonicFlare
RMAF17: Tube Amps and a Loudspeaker: New Approach to Acoustic Space and Imaging Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2017-10-26 | Speaker: Bob Carver, Bob Carver Corporation
RMAF Press Room Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2017-07-23 | Room #200 on the Front Range side.
Marriott Lobby Overview Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2017-07-05 | A walkthrough of the Marriott lobby area after renovation by RMAF event manager, Laurel Scott.
RMAF16: Headphones: The Next Evolution of Products (new video gain) Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2017-01-05 | Moderator: Tyll Hertsens, InnerFidelity.comPanelists: Paul Barton, PSB Speakers; Dr. Fang Bian, HIFIMAN; Dan Clark, MrSpeakers; Nicolas Debard, Focal; Jude Mansilla, Head-Fi.orgOpen, thought-provoking discussion on the future of headphones. What is the next big thing? Will it keep growing? New technologies, new applications, price points etc.
RMAF16: The Challenges of Designing a World-Class DAC Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2016-12-16 | Moderator: Randy Gill, Boulder AmplifiersPanelists: Adam Torgerson, Boulder Labs; Rich Maez, Boulder Amplifiers; Dave Dever, 23-BoxThe process of developing a no compromise Audio DAC requires expertise in many areas. This seminar will explore the technical decisions made while designing the Boulder 2120 DAC. Our panel will explain the choices that we had to make, and why we chose what we did. We will focus on several key areas found in current DAC systems including:- Digital Inputs- Getting Bits Into the DAC with no errors- Digital to Analog Conversion- Oversampling, clocks, and other conversion issues- Analog Circuits- Filters, amplification, coupling, step response and group delay- The User Interface- The Non-Audio part of the musical experience
RMAF16: Audio in a Digital World: Q&A on HRA and Other Stuff Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2016-12-16 | Moderator: Oliver Masciarotte, HIFI ZINE Panelists: Steven Stone, audiophilereview.comHigh fidelity used to mean some choice components, some RCA cables and a set of speakers. Now, things can get really complicated! Analog or digital, HRA & MQA, FLAC or ALAC, Roon or TIDAL…Why is an NAS a morass? Who the heck knows? Steve and OMas do! Join us for a fun, no holds barred Q&A. Bring your questions and we’ll do our best to answer them.
RMAF16: Headphones: The Next Evolution of Products Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2016-12-16 | Moderator: Tyll Hertsens, InnerFidelity.comPanelists: Paul Barton, PSB Speakers; Dr. Fang Bian, HIFIMAN; Dan Clark, MrSpeakers; Nicolas Debard, Focal; Jude Mansilla, Head-Fi.orgOpen, thought-provoking discussion on the future of headphones. What is the next big thing? Will it keep growing? New technologies, new applications, price points etc.
RMAF16: How to Read Between the Lines in High-end Audio Advertising Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2016-12-16 | Moderator: Brent Butterworth, brentbutterworth.comPanelists: Chris Connaker, Computer Audiophile; Michael Fremer, analogplanet.com; Jeff Merkel, Merkel Acoustic Research & DesignThis seminar will parse the words and images used in high-end audio ads and websites to help audiophiles figure out what information is reliable and important ... and what can safely be ignored. Panelists will also explain when and how to go beyond the advertising to gather the buying information needed to make informed and satisfying purchases.
RMAF16: Analog Tape: The Ultimate Format Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2016-12-16 | Moderator: Myles Astor, Positive-FeedbackPanelists: Chad Kassem, Acoustic Sounds, Inc., Chris Mara, Welcome to 1979 Studios, Mara Machines; Dan Labrie, ATR Services, Inc.; Michael Romanowski, Coast Mastering, The Tape ProjectReel-to-reel analog tape is the hot new audiophile playback format. You've likely noticed more tape machines than at any hi-fi show prior, and next year you're likely to see even more. Just like with vinyl, rumors of this format's death were greatly exaggerated. Audiophiles are quickly confirming that tape gives them the best chance at achieving the ultimate in detail, transparency, dynamics and lifelike recreation. Hear from our panel of experts about what titles are coming soon and about your options for getting a tape machine into your listening room.
RMAF16: DSD: The Future of the Movement Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2016-12-16 | Moderator: Cookie Marenco, Blue Coast RecordsPanelists: Meghan Andrews, Recording Artist; Patrick O'Connor, DSD operating specialist; Gus Skinas, Super Audio Center and Sonoma Headphones
RMAF16: Computer Audio Demystified Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2016-12-16 | Panelist: Steve Silberman, AudioQuestAre you currently enjoying computer audio or just thinking about giving it a try? If you're one of the millions upon millions of people who work with and enjoy computers, and would like to learn more about how computers can serve as the centerpiece of any stereo system, then Computer Audio Demystified is the seminar for you! Over the course of 90 minutes we will explain and demonstrate basic computer, OS and Application settings and optimizations. In the end our goal is to show you how easy computer audio actually is and expose all of its possibilities.
RMAF16: DIY Loudspeaker and Room Measurement Interpretation Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest 2016-12-16 | Moderator: Jeff Merkel, University of Colorado, Denver; Merkel Acoustic Research & DesignAcoustic measurement software has evolved to the point where nearly anyone can take highly accurate measurements of their loudspeakers and acoustical spaces with even the most modest computers and microphones. But what do those measurements really mean and how can we use the information to improve our listening spaces? Taking measurements is one thing, but interpreting them in a useful way is quite another.
