EISA Hi-Fi Awards 2025-2026

EISA Hi-Fi Awards 2025-2026

Aug 14, 2025
EISA, or the Expert Imaging and Sound Association, is an organization representing 53 of the most respected special interest publications and websites from 26 countries that cover Hi-Fi, Home Theater, Photography, Mobile Devices, and In-Car Electronics. Every year EISA's Expert Group members, including editors from this publication, test a very wide range of new products from their field of expertise before comparing results and voting to decide on the cream of every product category.

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Gramophone Dreams #107: LAiV GaNM monoblock, Record Doctor VI (20th Anniversary Edition)

Gramophone Dreams #107: LAiV GaNM monoblock, Record Doctor VI (20th Anniversary Edition)

Apr 01, 2026
The first thing I noticed about the LAiV Audio GaNM monoblock amplifier is its unusual shape and size; it occupies space differently than the other, more basic amplifiers on my rack. The GaNMs sat there giving off a megalithic vibe.

The Lemay Audio Room at Montreal Audiofest 2026

The Lemay Audio Room at Montreal Audiofest 2026

Mar 31, 2026

In our latest video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Lemay Audio founder François Lemay about the equipment shown in this room, including Lemay Audio Dayton Wright Hommage 7.3 speakers, a Tenor Audio 175 HP amplifier, and a Grimm Audio MU2 server/DAC/preamplifier.

The Sound Choice Room at Montreal Audiofest 2026: Matrix Audio, Fezz Audio, Fyne Audio, Synergistic Research, Western Electric

The Sound Choice Room at Montreal Audiofest 2026: Matrix Audio, Fezz Audio, Fyne Audio, Synergistic Research, Western Electric

Mar 31, 2026

In our latest update from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer gives us the lowdown on what he saw and heard in The Sound Choice Room, which included gear from Matrix Audio, Fezz Audio, and Fyne Audio.

Chess Records Celebrates 75 Years

Chess Records Celebrates 75 Years

Mar 31, 2026
Blues giant Howlin' Wolf was recently celebrated with the launch of the Chess 75 Acoustic Sound Series, along with three other deserving blues artists. A collaboration between UME and Analogue Productions, these $40, 180gm LPs were, according to official paperwork, remastered from original analog tapes.

Bliss Acoustics Room at Montreal Audiofest 2026

Bliss Acoustics Room at Montreal Audiofest 2026

Mar 30, 2026

In our latest video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Bliss Acoustics proprietor Dragan Reljic about the equipment shown in this room, including the J.Sikora Reference turntable, Gryphon Antileon Revelation amplifier, and Kroma Atelier Jovita loudspeakers.

SPL at Montreal Audiofest 2026

SPL at Montreal Audiofest 2026

Mar 30, 2026

In our latest video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with SPL cofounder Hermann Gier about the equipment shown in this room, including the SPL Crossover Mk2 active analog 2-way crossover, SPL Performer s900 amplifier (look for the forthcoming Stereophile review), and SPL Performer s1200 amplifier.

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