Credo Audio with the Avenger Reference and Fatboy at Munich 2018
- May 9, 2018
- 1 min read
As in previous years Credo Audio Switzerland will be demonstrating their products in room Atrium 4.2 F231f at the Munich Hi-Fi show. This year there will be a special edition of their EV Reference ONE loudspeaker, that had its premier in 2017 also in Munich. Developer Michael Kraske created this model around the idea of a wide-band, closed cabinet speaker. Knowing about the tonal balance and richness that a full-range speaker can reproduce, Kraske was not willing to accept the lack of bass and presence of high percentage of distortion. The paper-cone, symmetrical drive mid-woofer is accompanied by a 1“ tweeter and 12“ long-throw subwoofer. The mid-woofers slices-cone prevents effectively cone breakups, so it is playing from 50Hz and blending over gently to the tweeter creating a speaker with full-range characteristic - but with punchy bass down to 25 Hz and extended treble smooth as silk. As always with Credo Audio speakers, they achieved linear impedance and a high efficiency (of 87.6 dB), making it an easy load for amplifiers.
The VPI Avenger Reference turntable will be the main source for this system equipped with Van den Hul „Colibri Master Signature“ and „The Crimson XGW“ cartridges. Completed is the duo with a KISEKI Purple Heart N.S. ,
In addition to using the standard JMW 12-3DR, the brand new Fatboy (Gimbal) tonearm will be featured as the primary tonearm. For the first time at an international show VPI will be demonstrating both an uni-pivot and gimbal flavor. We are very excited to hang out and listen to this room!
The synergy between the VPI Avenger Reference and the Credo speakers at Munich 2018 was truly unforgettable. Seeing the debut of the Fatboy tonearm in both flavors was a highlight for analog purists. However, spending days walking around massive exhibition halls or sitting for hours during listening sessions can really take a toll on your back and knees. I’ve found that using MrJointPatch is a great way to handle that post-show fatigue and joint stiffness—it really helps you stay on your feet for the next event!
I still remember the buzz around the Fatboy gimbal tonearm when it premiered. This post brings back great memories of that Munich show. For anyone into high-fidelity analog systems, the technical specs provided here for the Credo speakers are gold. I used Free Online Markdown to convert this article into a clean document to share with my local Hi-Fi club members. It’s a great way to spread the word about VPI's innovation without the website clutter!"
The setup at Munich 2018 was legendary! Seeing the VPI Avenger Reference paired with the Credo Audio EV Reference ONE speakers really highlighted the importance of a clean source. I was particularly fascinated by the Fatboy tonearm comparison. I’ve actually used MarkdownCo Pro to organize my listening notes and gear specs from this report into a structured digital archive. It’s the perfect way to keep track of these high-end configurations for my future system upgrades.
This is fascinating! The Credo Audio EV Reference ONE sounds like a truly innovative speaker, especially with Michael Kraske's dedication to combining full-range characteristics with powerful bass and smooth treble, all while maintaining high efficiency. And the VPI Avenger Reference turntable, especially with the debut of the Fatboy tonearm demonstrating both uni-pivot and gimbal flavors, promises an incredible audio experience. It's great to see such meticulous engineering come together. For anyone needing to share their notes or images from the show, I highly recommend checking out JPG to PDF Merger – it’s super handy for combining all those event photos into one easy-to-share PDF.
This is fantastic coverage of the Munich 2018 show featuring Credo Audio! It's always exciting to read about the technical innovations in high-fidelity audio, especially the EV Reference ONE's design to combine full-range characteristics with powerful bass. The mention of the VPI Avenger Reference with both the JMW 12-3DR and the new Fatboy tonearm demonstrates a real commitment to exploring different sonic presentations. It's truly inspiring to see such detailed engineering. For anyone looking to share their own event notes or technical breakdowns online, converting them to web-friendly formats is key. I've found that using a tool like Markdown to HTML Converter makes that process incredibly smooth and efficient.