Esoteric DAC / Streamer, VAC Tube Amplification, Gershman Acoustics Loudspeaker, And Cardas Audio Cables At FIAE 2025
High-end designs produce naturally magical music.
Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin

  The Gershman Acoustics 30th Anniversary Black Swan loudspeakers ($95,000 per pair) are their flagship floorstander designed to celebrate over three decades of innovation in audio technology. These loudspeakers are renowned for their exceptional sound quality, and luxurious craftsmanship, and Enjoy the Music.com agree that they deserve many awards.

A separate Sub Alignment System (SSAS) is a patented design that isolates the woofer's low frequencies from the midrange and tweeter, housed in a separate upper enclosure. This separation minimizes internal interference, resulting in clearer and more precise sound reproduction.

Ofra Gershman and Enjoy the Music.com's Heather Rochlin

From the deepest 18Hz bass to 24kHz highs that 60-year-old reviewers can probably never hear, standing at 52" tall and weighing an impressive 145 pounds, the Black Swan's are constructed with high-density MDF and finished with 15 layers of Italian piano lacquer for both durability and elegance. Enjoy the Music.com reviewers know Gershman Acoustics Black Swan floorstanders deserve praise for their natural and engaging audio presentation, with a well-balanced immersive soundscape that excels across various music genres.

VAC's  Master Preamplifier ($42,000) is meticulously hand-wired and built with premium components to ensure outstanding audio fidelity. I've personally visited the VAC factory and can attest to their desire to produce the best possible audio component possible. When equipped with the phono stage, VAC's Master Preamplifier includes a dedicated power transformer and DC umbilical cable for complete isolation between the phono and line sections. This design minimizes interference and enhances signal detail, making it ideal for vinyl enthusiasts.

The preamplifier supports multiple inputs and outputs, including unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR connections, providing flexibility for various audio setups. With a frequency response extending from 5 Hz to 210 kHz and minimal distortion, my ears hear clean, dynamic music and an immersive listening experience.

Ofra and Eli Gershman

During the Florida International Audio Expo 2025, I asked others about their favorite room and yes, the Gershman Acoustics / VAC room was mentioned quite a bit. My wife and I agree, and getting my wife to agree is a big deal guys as she truly has exceptional hearing.

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