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T.H.E. New York International Audio Show 2025

Decibel+, Neoson, Atlantis Labs, Audiobyte, Sennasound, Trafomatic

Ken Micallef Nov 03, 2025

Atlantis Lab’s Yusuke Yasuda, and Decibel+’s Gabriel Andrés Toro brought one of the most surprising systems of the show, featuring Neoson tubed amplifiers and Atlantis Lab loudspeakers, both brands manufactured in France. Atlantis Labs' concept designer Eric Buy and Neoson concept designer Walter Blondel were also on hand.

Music and Recording Features Sound Chaser

Sound Chaser #3: Former King Crimson Members Tour as BEAT

Mike Mettler Nov 03, 2025

Adrian Belew had an itch that needed some serious scratching. The iconoclastist/vocalist had a hankering to perform material from the three King Crimson albums he fronted during the proto-prog band's 1980s revival—October 1981's Discipline, June 1982's Beat, and March 1984's Three of a Perfect Pair.

T.H.E. New York International Audio Show 2025

Two systems, one debut: Burmester showcases the new BX100 loudspeaker

Ken Micallef Nov 03, 2025

Norm Steinke, Burmester sales manager for the US, presented two complete Burmester Audio systems at T.H.E. Show in New Jersey. Both systems were composed of components drawn from Burmester’s tiered product lines: Signature Line, Reference Line, Top Line, Classic Line. The two displayed setups featured an assortment of components divided among these categories.

Integrated Amp Reviews

HiFi Rose RA280 integrated amplifier

Ken Micallef Nov 01, 2025

It's been said before, but the essential truth remains as shiny as a new 2A3 tube: A well-made, good-sounding integrated amplifier is a sonic marvel, a triumph of audio engineering.

T.H.E. New York International Audio Show 2025

Legacy Audio

Ken Micallef Nov 01, 2025

Springfield, Illionois–based Legacy Audio, which is under new ownership, promised a "Total HiFi Experience" at the "Legacy Audio Showcase." They weren't kidding. Creating three rooms out of a single lower-level chamber plus a larger, special-purpose room, Legacy Audio provided a different listening experience around each corner.

T.H.E. New York International Audio Show 2025

Tonian Labs: Oriaco D6, percussion & precision

Mark Henninger Nov 01, 2025

Tony Minasian brought his handsome Oriaco loudspeakers and his own CDs recorded with top players as sources.

T.H.E. New York International Audio Show 2025

Rogue Audio M250 Ultra monoblocks debut

Ken Micallef Nov 01, 2025

Robin Wyatt is a good egg, a mensch, a stand-up guy. Not only does Robin create badass listening rooms and occasionally shower attendees with fine scotch; he's also generous to a fault. Most recently, Robin donated a Miyajima 78 cartridge to The Hot Club of New York, which plays 78s on a restored vintage system. It's a must-hear room if you're in New York's Flatiron District.

T.H.E. New York International Audio Show 2025

Neil Blanchard Designs & Geshelli Labs

Ken Micallef Nov 01, 2025

Neil Blanchard Designs offers bespoke DIY speaker kits—purchase the build manual and matching cabinets, each available separately through his website.

T.H.E. New York International Audio Show 2025

High Water Sound & Gestalt Audio: Jazz, ambient & blues with TW-Acustic front end and Cessaro Opus SE

Ken Micallef Nov 01, 2025

High Water Sound's Jeffrey Catalano is renowned for assembling fantastic-sounding systems, room after room, year after year. Just as compelling as his sonic assemblages is his exceptional taste in music on vinyl. He did it again at T.H.E. Show NYC 2025, where he was joined by Colin King’s Gestalt Audio of Nashville..

T.H.E. New York International Audio Show 2025

Electrocompaniet and Triangle at HiFi Loft

Ken Micallef Nov 01, 2025

Jason Tavares of New York's HiFi Loft presented not one but two instantly eye- and ear-catching systems.