Astounding Attendance And Steampunk Satisfaction
AXPONA 2019 Show Report By Creative Director Steven R. Rochlin

   Always a joy to chat with at shows for her immense knowledge and enthusiasm is Meredith Gabor of Nordost. Enjoy the Music.com's interview with Joe Reynolds of Nordost Corporation can be enjoyed here.

Wanna listen to some great Schiit via headphones? Steampunk stylin' is so sensational! Of course one can't help but make jokes with a name like that, plus if you want to read about some good Schiit then see our recent review of their Mani MM / MC phono stage!

Josh Borgstrom of Kimber practicing safe working environment via ear protection when heat shrinking. Ok, will readily admit that one doesn't need protection when heat shrinking cables, yet it can't hurt when it Steampunk madness. Kimber Kable earned a special 2018 Great Audiophile Gift recommendation for their outstanding B BUS Cu USB cable.

Besflores 'Bes' Nievera of Music Direct is a true natural on camera at providing truly exceptional videos during shows. From live streaming to education videos, plus he appears on radio and TV too! Maybe we can get Bes to bring the Steampunk style to a TV show next year.

Mark Martinez of Audeze welcoming home their Steampunk LCD-3 headphones. We have partner magazine Headphone.Guru's review of Audeze's LCD-4Z flagship planar magnetic headphones.

With Super Steampunk Powers is Mat Weisfeld of VPI gladly who plays to the crowd here at AXPONA 2019. You should read our World Premiere Review of VPI Industries' Voyager MM / MC phono stage amplifier, plus our partner magazine Headphone.Guru's review of the VPI Prime Scout turntable here.

Lionel Goodfield of the legendary Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs (MoFi) makes a fashion statement with the soothing sounds of Steampunk to audiophiles worldwide.

TONE Audio Magazine's very own Jeff Dorgay is all smiles via Steampunk. Jeff has an incredible magazine we highly recommend you read, as it is filled with audio, music, and lifestyle reviews and articles.

Jamie Pauls with F1 Audio / Magico decides his awesome Panerai watch needed some Steampunk to round out his sense of style.

Wynn Wong was glowing at the opportunity to enjoy Steampunk Sounds.

Here at AXPONA 2019 we were honored by Enjoy the Music.com fan Jeff Stohl who joined us in celebrating Steampunk sounds.

Harman's very own Jim Garrett shootin' right back at me via Steampunk power. See our World Premiere Review of Mark Levinson's N^o 523 preamp / phono / headamp here, plus our recent World Premiere In-Depth Review of Harman's legendary JBL L100 Classic loudspeaker.

A man who truly knows exquisite sound is Sandy Gross of GoldenEar Technology getting into the Steampunk modality. And yes my friends, we have a World Premiere Review of GoldenEar Technology Triton Three+ floorstanding speaker.

We've saved Steve Davis of AXPONA for last. For those newbies out there, AXPONA was first launched well over a decade ago by Mr. Davis. His endless enthusiasm and love for music shines through in Steampunk style. His passion for music continues to flourish, with audiophiles worldwide benefiting thanks to Steve's outstanding efforts. Here are links to our previous AXPONA reports including 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010. PHEW, that's a lot of shows my friend. Bravo to Steve Davis... and Liz, Jordan, Mark, Melissa... and of course Joel.

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