If you are at all familiar with the Netflix sci-fi/horror phenomenon known as Stranger Things, you've heard its foreboding, pulsating theme music dozens of times. The familiarity of that signature Stranger synth bed should in turn lead your ingrained sound-sense memory to conjure the music of Tangerine Dream, the pioneering German electronic band.
Seen and Heard at Montreal Audiofest 2026: Yzabel Audio, Rega, Naim, Artysan
Apr 01, 2026
In our latest update from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer checks out Yzabel Audio Classic 1 speakers, a Naim Streamer, and a trio of Rega components: the Osiris integrated amplifier, Mercury preamplifier, and Solis amplifier.
In our latest video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Audio Note UK reps from both sides of the pond about the gear shown in their room, including the company's TT3 turntable, Ongaku integrated amplifier, and AN-E Limited speakers.
In our latest video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Hearken Audio’s Matt Thomas about the equipment shown in this room including the Jean Nantais Mighty Mite Super turntable, Trafomatic Experience MkII integrated amplifier, and Club-27 Audio Kurt speakers.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.