The 2002 Montreal Festival of Sound & Image!

Creek Audio, Epos Acoustics, Eichmann Express     Radio St-Hubert from Montreal was busy showing its line of dealer products.  On display were the popular Creek Audio components: CD53 CD player and the famous 5350SE Integrated amplifier. The latter was driving a pair of M12 Epos Acoustics loudspeakers to a pleasing effect.   Also visible were power cords from Eichmann Express: The Power, as well as the interesting Eichmann Bullet Plugs. These are RCA plugs made out of a polymer collar and gold plated Tellurium Copper contact pins. The design of these is very interesting, minimizing the use of metal and optimizing current flow. I've seen a number of cable manufacturers switching from high grade standard RCA's to these in their high range products. The claim is that they interfere less with the audio signal, provide better contact and ultimately sound better. To be seen, or should I say heard.   next room: