Vacuum State Of The Art Conference And Show 2003 (VSAC)

VSAC 2003: Micro-Watt Amps, Music And Microbrews
By Dave Glackin Part 3

  The 2A3-based amps in the Firefly Audio room were cranking out some nice tunes.

 

Josh Stippich of Electron Luv was at it again, sporting a pair of monster amps that would make Thomas Edison drool.

 

The pervasive glow from these GM-100 Russian transmitter tubes and the prominent "Danger" sign kept this reporter, who had several run-ins with 15 kV neon sign transformers as a mad kid scientist, at a respectable distance.

 

The sheer artistry and originality of Josh's work was evident in spades.

 

Meanwhile, next door more of Josh's amps were being put through their paces in the Cain & Cain room.

 

Another view of Josh's exquisite craftsmanship.

 

As you might expect, Lowther-based loudspeakers were much in evidence at the show. A pair of vintage Lowthers was spotted in the Lowther America room.

 

The Power Wing from Alan Kafton of audio excellence az is reportedly a truly excellent power line conditioner, and was being used in several rooms in the show.

 

I missed getting a good shot of Joe Cohen of PranaWire, but did find his rather enormous cables prominently featured in the show and getting a good buzz.

 

The Two Bald Guys Audio room was one of the best sounding in the show, and featured Sun Audio amplifiers.

 

Amplifiers from Nightingale and Audion were featured in the O. S. Services room.

 

The Wright Sound room featured a dizzying array of designs from George Wright.

 

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