Yes, Brooks hosted a recent LA&OC Audiophile Society meeting where he demo'd the Maxx IIs. That was the meeting I missed.

I used to work with Brooks back in the 80s when he designed the GNP Valkyries. Amusing how similar his orignal designs were to the Wilson speakers being sold today. (I should have bought a pair of those when I had an employee discount.)

Brooks was the one responsible for setting up the Eminent Technologies and Air Tangent tonearms that I was priviledged to listen to every day in the office. His show room is incredible and his museum is amazing.