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

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Munich 2025

Revival Audio Instinct: French Speakers, Nordic Muscle

Ken Micallef Jun 08, 2025

Jacky Lee, CEO of French manufacturer Revival Audio, presented a fine system that included an Electrocompaniet ECM 1 MKII high-end DAC and music streamer ($5800, all prices approximate when converted from Euros), an EMC 1 MKV Reference CD player ($7300), an EC 4.8 MKII Reference preamplifier ($5700), and Electrocompaniet's AW 800 M Reference stereo/monoblock amplifiers ($24,000 each).

Munich 2025

The Czech List: Remton and Fonolab Bring the Goods

Ken Micallef Jun 08, 2025

At High End Munich, the shared booth of Prague-based Remton Audio and Fonolab inevitably caught my eye. Beautifully crafted phono gear always stands out, especially when it reflects deep analog passion.

Munich 2025

Omega, Thuono, AlsyVox: $800,000 Worth of Fun

Ken Micallef Jun 08, 2025

After meeting Thuono Audio co-founder Eleonora Bonollo at the brand's static display in 2024, it was a pleasure to see the Italian entrepreneur demonstrating a full playback system at this year's High End Munich.

Munich 2025

Lansche, Reed, Klaudio: High-End Gets Festive

Ken Micallef Jun 08, 2025

Lansche Audio just celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking the occasion by unveiling a carefully curated system at the Munich show. The setup integrated new products from two renowned analog companies: Klaudio of Japan and Reed of Lithuania.

Munich 2025

Viva's Verticale Rises to the Occasion

Ken Micallef Jun 08, 2025

This system, largely composed of Viva Audio components—including three world premieres—was supported by a mix of modest and high-end source components.

Munich 2025

IBEX, TechDAS, The Wand, Engström, and a Kroma Coma (in a Good Way)

Ken Micallef Jun 08, 2025

This room featured multiple world premieres, including the TechDAS AF 4 turntable ($31,500, all prices approximate when converted from Euros), The Wand Dark-Light tonearm ($8200), and the Mutech RM Hayate MC cartridge (Corrected: $9000 after tariffs).

Munich 2025

Tea, Tubes, and a Touch of Bias: Jadis Plots Its Next Move

Jason Victor Serinus Jun 08, 2025

What more delightful way to end the third day of High End Munich than having a cup of tea and a short chat with Jean-Christophe Calmettes, owner of Jadis Electronics? He had some interesting news to share about the French company's two forthcoming integrated amplifiers, the Aria class-AB ($5200, all prices approximate when converted from Euros) and the Ode 30W pure class-A (available fourth quarter 2025, price TBD).

Munich 2025

ONE for the Money: Brinkmann’s Bold New DAC

Ken Micallef Jun 07, 2025

Germany’s Brinkmann Audio Systems unveiled a full system of its own components in Munich, featuring new releases alongside upgraded legacy models.

Munich 2025

Back in the Groove: Dual’s CS 718Q Builds on ’70s Lineage

Ken Micallef Jun 07, 2025

Dual sales manager Lothar Mertens presented the company’s full line of manual turntables, along with an intriguing prototype: the CS 718Q, a manual direct-drive 3-speed model.

T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025

Lots of Luxman at Common Wave

Julie Mullins Jun 07, 2025

L.A.-based dealer Common Wave Hi-Fi is presenting in six rooms in Costa Mesa this year. The one I visited was showing a Luxman PD-151 Mark II turntable ($5995) with Luxman's LMC-5 cartridge alongside other Luxman components from the 100-year-old Japanese maker's limited Black Edition Centennial series.