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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: 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.

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.

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

HiFi Loft Presents Audio Group Denmark: Aavik, Børresen & Ansuz

Ken Micallef Nov 01, 2025

Audio Group Denmark's Peter Hansen, Børresen founder Michael Børresen, and Aavik's Lars Kristensen brought multiple products in two separate configurations to T.H.E. Show.

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

Warmth, drive & detail from Distinctive Stereo

Ken Micallef Oct 31, 2025

Larry Borden of the New Jersey dealer Distinctive Stereo is one of the most affable show hosts I've encountered. He's perpetually ready with a warm smile and another captivating tale about one of the many marathons he has completed.

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

Burmester & Absoulute Audio + Video

Ken Micallef Oct 31, 2025

Shayne Tenace is a cigar smoker, like me. So once we meet up at shows, we know smoke is in the works! But first, business.

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

Audio Note UK debuts TT Three Reference and Izvor DAC

Ken Micallef Oct 31, 2025

Peter Qvortrup and Adrian Ford-Crush brought a smashing Audio Note UK system to New Jersey, including the US premiere of the brand's TT Three Reference turntable ($63,000). It fed an AN-1S Sogon tonearm ($16,730), fitted with an IO I moving coil cartridge ($5586), then into an AN-S8 step-up transformer ($18,130).

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

HiFi Loft and the 2WA Group: SPL Director Mk2, Performer s800, and Falcon F50

Ken Micallef Oct 31, 2025

Sharing one of two HiFi Loft rooms with owner Jason Tavares, 2WA Group (led by Walters Schofield and Swanbon) showcased a system built around SPL components and Falcon Acoustics speakers.

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

T.H.E. New York International Audio Show

Ken Micallef Oct 30, 2025

The first thing to know about T.H.E. New York International Audio Show is that it’s not in New York. The three-day event, Oct 24–Oct 26, 2025, was held at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, a New York bedroom community available by train, rental car, or personal vehicle if coming from Manhattan. Your ability to get to the venue was anyone’s guess, as no directions were shown on T.H.E. Show’s website.