{"id":39721,"date":"2023-05-29T14:38:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T18:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tedpublications.com\/fr\/?p=39721"},"modified":"2023-07-11T11:32:04","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T15:32:04","slug":"high-end-munich-2023-show-report-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tedpublications.com\/fr\/en\/high-end-munich-2023-show-report-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"HIGH END Munich 2023 Show Report – Part One"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sooner or later, if you\u2019re a serious audio enthusiast or audiophile, you will attend an audio show. Numerous shows have been held across the world annually, over the years, excusing the interruption that COVID brought. As far as audio shows go, the High End Munich<\/strong> International Audio Show<\/strong> is arguably the largest and most international show in the world that is dedicated to audio and particularly that of the stereo type. High End <\/strong>is a show for serious enthusiasts and audiophiles and those most dedicated feel a calling to attend, if only just once. Over the past decade I\u2019ve had a desire to attend but given life\u2019s complexities, I didn\u2019t think I\u2019d get the chance anytime soon. I was wrong\u2026 somehow the stars aligned and this year, I finally did get my chance to go. May\u00a018 to 21st<\/sup>, 2023, the High End <\/strong>Munich show was held and I was able to attend all four days. The experience was nothing less than amazing!<\/p>\n

The 2023<\/strong> High End <\/strong>was held at the MOC<\/strong> Event Center Messe M\u00fcnchen, Lilienthalallee\u00a040, Germany, as it has been in past years. Exhibitors displayed products over three floors within numerous spaces, including showrooms, open hall spaces as well as within small, medium and large rooms. The attendees included a mix of male and female patrons across a rather broad spectrum of ages. Yet, as expected, middle-aged to older males were the dominant group. High End <\/strong>attracts an international audience\u2026with Europeans, Asians, North Americans as well as other continents represented by show goers. Fortunately for me, English (my only language) is widely spoken at High End<\/strong>, which made communicating a nonissue.<\/p>\n

I flew out from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) on May\u00a017th<\/sup> at 5:40\u00a0pm and landed in Munich just before 7:45 Munich time on May\u00a018th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

My enthusiasm was so great, I caught the first free airport shuttle direct to High End<\/strong>, getting there well before opening.<\/p>\n

I made my way in and got my show pass at the welcome desk before grabbing a complementary coffee and pretzel at the front entrance. The High End<\/strong> show organizers are most kind to the press, providing a Press Lounge<\/em> that allowed me to sit down, get organized prior to the show\u2019s opening. That morning, in the press room, I ran into a familiar face; someone I\u2019d never met but had seen on YouTube<\/strong>. It was none other than: Hans Beekhuyzen<\/strong>, of The Hans Beekhuyzen (HB) YouTube Channel<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. I introduced myself and we had a friendly chat about streamers before I began my rounds.<\/p>\n

Beginning that Thursday, the crowd\u2019s began to gather and the excitement for the show was palpable.<\/p>\n

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With my show guide in hand, I began to navigate my way to the first floor, section\u00a03.1.<\/p>\n

Burmester<\/span>
\n<\/strong>One of the first exhibitors I got to was Burmester<\/strong>, which was most appropriate given that company\u2019s high-end products and German heritage. There, on the floor, were some examples of the companies Bespoke<\/em> products, which are customer special order that offer personal customizations. Shown were a pair of BC150<\/em>\u00a0loudspeakers, one was finished in a nautical aesthetic, incorporating paint and actual wood floorboards of the Robbe & Berking<\/strong> yacht company.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>A true demonstration of the company\u2019s luxury product capabilities. Burmester<\/strong> was hosting listening sessions by scheduled appointment\u00a0\u2013 and I attended one. The demonstration included their Top Line 217<\/em> Turntable, into their all-new Classic Line 232<\/em>\u00a0Integrated Amplifier and B38<\/em>\u00a0loudspeakers.<\/p>\n

The new 232<\/em> Integrated is a modular design with MC<\/em> phono and DSD DAC<\/em> modules and is an exquisitely finished product.<\/p>\n

Listening to the Rachminoff Symphonic Dances<\/em> LP, the sound was both dynamic and gentle. Next up were digital sourced tracks, including Dominique Fils-Aime<\/strong>\u2019s Free Dom<\/em> and Carolina Low<\/em> by The Decemberists<\/strong>. Dynamics also were well produced and the opening guitar notes produced impactful pluck, with details and warmth.<\/p>\n

TAD<\/span>
\nTAD<\/strong> had on display their all-new C1000<\/em> Preamplifier, from their Evolution Series<\/em>, along with their D1000TX CD\u00a0\/\u00a0SACD\u00a0\/\u00a0DAC<\/em>, M1000<\/em> Power Amplifier and Evolution Two TAD-D2<\/em> loudspeakers.<\/p>\n

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However, the main system in play was comprised of their Reference Series Electronics<\/em>, including: C600<\/em> Preamplifier \u20ac42k; M700<\/em> Mono Power Amplifiers \u20ac97k; D700 CDP<\/em> \u20ac49k; and Compact Evolution One CE1TX<\/em> Bookshelf Speaker \u20ac34k on ST2TX<\/em> stands \u20ac2500. Within this beautifully appointed rooms, the systems sounded very clear, clean and precise and airy.<\/p>\n

MOON by Simaudio<\/span>
\nSimaudio<\/strong> was showcasing their all-new North Series<\/em> of components; a first time demonstration for the all-new line of components that includes 6\u00a0new components plus a new remote control, more specifically: 681<\/em>\u00a0Network Player\u00a0\/\u00a0DAC; 641<\/em>\u00a0Integrated Amplifier; 791<\/em>\u00a0Network Player\u00a0\/\u00a0Preamplifier; 761<\/em>\u00a0Power Amplifier; 891<\/em>\u00a0Network Player\u00a0\/\u00a0Preamplifier; 861<\/em>\u00a0Power Amplifier and BRM-1<\/em>\u00a0Intelligent Remote Controls (all prices are on the company\u2019s website). I caught Costa Koulisakis<\/strong>, company executive in front of the North Series<\/em>, here.<\/p>\n

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The demonstration system consisted of the new North Series 791<\/em>\u00a0Network Player\u00a0\/\u00a0Preamplifier $21,000\u00a0CAD and; new 761<\/em>\u00a0Power Amplifier $18,500\u00a0CAD, playing through a pair of latest flagship Dynaudio<\/strong> Confidence\u00a060<\/em> Loudspeakers.<\/p>\n

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The North Series<\/em> incorporates a number of first time company innovations including MHP<\/em> Power Supply within the integrated amplifiers that provides full galvanic isolation between digital and analog; their M-VOL3<\/em> electronic gain control and; MDCA<\/strong> (M<\/em><\/strong>OON<\/em> D<\/strong>istortion C<\/strong>ancelling A<\/strong>mplifier) circuit. In addition, Simaudio<\/strong> has also now removed all feedback from the audio circuits i.e.\u00a0zero feedback. These serve to substantially lower isolation, preserve purity of the audio signal and deliver substantially improved sonic performance over prior models. Listening to Charlotte Cardin<\/strong>\u2019s Sex to Me<\/em> track, the music was buoyant and liquid with masterful bass weight and natural mid-band.<\/p>\n

PART 2: (to come soon)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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