Aqua Audio, Cardas, Doshi, Innus, & Joseph Audio
Florida Audio Expo 2019 show in Tampa, Florida.
Report By Steven R. Rochlin

  Here's another great example of how small speakers can sound far larger than most would expect. Jeff Joseph of Joseph Audio has a way with speakers and crossover designs that bring about excellent sound quality. Their room at the Florida Audio Expo 2019 was very impressive, with front-end being either reel-to-reel or digital audio from show sponsor Qobuz.

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My listening note say the sound was very impressive, with immediacy. A very nicely balanced sound. My notes also say "holy crap, imaging that extends beyond the outermost speakers. Lovin' it!"

Here's the gear listing within the room:
Joseph Audio Pulsar Stand Mount Speaker $7700/pr
Doshi Audio Stereo Amplifier $19,995
Doshi Audio Line preamplifier $17,995
Doshi Audio Tape Preamplifier $17,995
Aqua La Voce S3 Digital to Analog Converter $4750
Innuos Zen Mk 3 Server $2600

System Cabled with Cardas Cables
Cardas Clear Beyond Speaker Cable
Cardas Clear Interconnects
Cardas Clear Power Cables
Cardas Power Conditiioner

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