The Audio Consultants are returning to the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Reading East at Winnersh Triangle
for their Musical Event No 8. This will be held on the Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July 2024 in the Sandhurst Suite between 10am and 5pm. We are very familiar with his quality venue which allows
for a more comfortable and controlled listening experience for our visitors. The Suite is well proportioned and allows for a good acoustic.
The two sources will be the Origin Live Calypso turntable with their Illustrious tone arm and fitted with a Hana Umami Blue cartridge, and the new CD player from Hegel called The Viking.
The amplification duties will be split between the
Soulnote A2 integrated amplifier and the
Exposure 5010 pre-amplifier and
5010 dual-mono power amplifiers. The Soulnote A2 amplifier an above average proportion of Class A from a Class A/AB principle.
The loudspeakers will be the new Golden Ear Triton T66, and the Eggleston Works Emma EVO. Both designs have technology that produces an authoritative sound with good bass extension from modest sized but aesthetically pleasing cabinets.
The Special Edition of the Puritan Audio PSM 1512 made exclusively for The Audio Consultants will, again, be the hub of the mains distribution. These Studio Master mains purification systems not only reduce noise and increase transparency, but also enlarge the holographic sound stage, and greatly enhance dynamics and rhythmic pace.
All the signal cables, ground cables, and the power cords will from GutWire Cables, with digital cables from the extensive range from AudioQuest.
The
HRS EXR equipment supports will provide good isolation from acoustic feedback improving image stability, dynamic speed, and overall naturalness of tone.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel is well located a short distance from Junction 10 on the M4. All visitors to the Musical Event are eligible to free parking.
There are good rail connections from London to Winnersh Triangle which is a short walk to the hotel.
Complimentary tea and coffee will be available throughout the day in the area adjacent to the Sandhurst Suite. The hotel has excellent facilities with a bar and a restaurant for quality dining and refreshments.
Admission to Musical Event No. 5 is free, you can book your place for either day via the Eventbrite link below. Booking is not essential but gives the organisers an idea of numbers.
Some comments from visitors to our Musical Event No 4 in May 2022
“Thanks for producing an excellent show of equipment, music, and welcome atmosphere. I was taken by your attention to detail and the gravity of presentation. Very, very enjoyable few hours we could spend in fantastic company.”
Mr VC from London
“The event was informative in the equipment selection as well as the discussions that took place. Once again, many thanks for your dedication and effort in organising the Musical Event.”
Mr P C-H
“I enjoyed the session hearing new music and different equipment in a relaxed environment.”
Mr CvL from Norfolk
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