Audio Skies Michael Vamos - YG Acoustics, JMF Audio, Ideon at Capital Audiofest 2025

The Listening Room and Fidelity Imports - Diptyque DP-160 Mk.2 at Capital Audiofest 2025

Fidelity Imports Audia Flight and Perlisten System

Fidelity Imports Wilson Benesch and Audia Flight System at Capital Audiofest 2025

J Sikora Aspire, Innuos Stream 3, Aurender N50, Gryphon Antileon Revelation, Command Performance AV

Bella Sound Kalalau Preamplifier: Interview with Mike Vice

BorderPatrol Zola DAC – Gary Dews at Capital Audiofest 2025

Audio Note UK TT3 Reference Turntable Debut at Capital Audiofest 2025

Kevin Hayes of VAC at Capital Audiofest 2025

2WA Group debuts Aequo Ensium at Capital Audiofest 2025

Capital Audiofest 2025 lobby marketplace walk through day one

Lucca Chesky Introduces the LC2 Loudspeaker at Capital Audiofest 2025

Capital Audiofest 2025 Gary Gill interview

LATEST ADDITIONS

Capital AudioFest 2025

Audio Note (UK) TT Three Reference & Izvor DAC debut

Ken Micallef Nov 25, 2025

Following a video interview for Stereophile's video channel (watch it below and subscribe here), Audio Note UK's Adrian Ford-Crush played tunes from a Level 4/5 system that included the brand's TT Three Reference turntable ($63,000), which debuted at T.H.E. New York International Audio Show.

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Stereophile Marketing Nov 24, 2025

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Capital AudioFest 2025

J.Sikora, Aidas, Berkeley, and Gryphon star in Command Performance AV's Democracy Room

Ken Micallef Nov 24, 2025

Anthony Chiarella, director of sales and marketing for Gryphon NA, was joined by Command Performance AV CEO Jeff Fox and sales manager Jessie Bentley to present two debuts.

Capital AudioFest 2025

Blink High End & Matterhorn Audio Group bring Børresen, Thuono, FinkTeam, Linn, HiDiamond, and Audience

Ken Micallef Nov 22, 2025

The three heavy hitters noted above brought Italian heavy hitter Thuono to Capital Audiofest (CAF), showing the Thuono TH400 turntable ($59,500) for the first time in the US. I've noted these handsome machines at High End Munich; it's great to finally see the brand stateside.

Capital AudioFest 2025

Audio-Technica’s NARUKAMI HPA-KG NARU and ATH-AWKG anchor a statement headphone system

Ken Micallef Nov 22, 2025

I was pleased to finally meet John Tarulli, Hi-Fi Sales Manager at Audio-Technica US. A mainstay in hi-fi, consumer, and pro electronics since 1962, Audio-Technica doesn't necessarily need audiophiles, but we sure do need Audio-Technica.

Capital AudioFest 2025

Gershman Symphoria Debuts with LampizatOr Aphrodite, VAC Master, and Cardas

Ken Micallef Nov 22, 2025

Ofra Gershman debuted her new Symphoria loudspeakers ($70,000/pair) at CAF. Joining the loudspeakers were a LampizatOr Aphrodite DAC ($105,000) and a Gulfstream music server ($8500).

Capital AudioFest 2025

High End by Oz and United Home Audio showcase Thrax, Viva, and Stenheim

Ken Micallef Nov 22, 2025

High End by Oz's Oz Turan pops up at shows when least expected, often showing new gear or teaming up with new brands. This year at CAF, Oz systems (and Oz himself) appeared in two rooms.

Capital AudioFest 2025

Gestalt Fine Audio showcases the SW1X DAC V Classic and Cinnamon Cassia loudspeakers

Ken Micallef Nov 22, 2025

From Maryland to Munich, I've been consistently impressed by the audio systems of Nashville, Tennessee's Gestalt Fine Audio. This year's CAF continued the streak.

Capital AudioFest 2025

Innovo Audio Designs’ Luxe T1 active speakers shine with McIntosh, Aurender, and AudioQuest

Ken Micallef Nov 22, 2025

Florida-based Innovo Audio Designs makes active loudspeakers. Their stylish and unique Luxe T1 speaker, shown at CAF, instantly grabbed my attention. The speaker's small footprint, slim design, and side-mounted bass drivers were something new.

Products of the Year

Stereophile's Products of 2025

John Atkinson Nov 21, 2025

To be considered for our 2025 awards, only products subjected to a full review or considered in a column published from the November 2024 issue through the October 2025 issue would qualify. Each product was subjected by the reviewer to a thorough evaluation over a period of weeks or months—plus, for regular reviews (not columns), a session in my test lab.