T.H.E. Show (Newport Beach) 2012 Coverage

June 8, 2012

The Audio Research, Basis Audio and Vandersteen Room

Vandersteen Audio joined forces with Audio Research and Basis for great sound. Shown are the Vandersteen Model Seven loudspeakers ($50,000).
 

 
One of a pair of Audio Research Reference 250 monoblocks ($25,990/pair) drove the Vandersteens.
 

 
The analog source was a Basis Inspiration turntable ($54,000) with Basis Vector Model 4 tonearm ($4600).
 

 
The digital source was the Audio Research Reference DAC and network player, whose feature set is evolving. It should come to market in the third quarter at a retail price of $15,995.
 

 
The Audio Research Reference 5 preamplifier ($12,995) was a stalwart at the show.
 

 
 
 

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