Barcola Bistro Audio and Harmonic Audio at Montreal Audiofest 2026

Barcola Bistro Audio and Harmonic Audio at Montreal Audiofest 2026

In our final bonus video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Barcola Bistro Audio and Harmonic Audio owner (and chef!) Fabrizio Caprioli about the gear shown in Harmonic Audio's nook at the show, including the refurbished H.H. Scott 130 preamplifier, the Harmonic Audio Bowie amplifier, and Harmonic Audio Mellophone horn speakers. Caprioli also describes how Barcola Bistro Audio is both a fine record shop and fine dining Italian restaurant.

Joseph Crowe at Montreal Audiofest 2026

Joseph Crowe at Montreal Audiofest 2026

In our latest, bonus video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Joseph Crowe owner, operator, and product designer Troy J. Crowe about the gear shown in the Canadian company's room, including the Joseph Crowe 2310 preamplifier, Joseph Crowe 2320 monoblock amplifiers, and Joseph Crowe Speaker System No. 2087 speakers.

Sierra Sound and Aesthetix at AXPONA 2026

Sierra Sound and Aesthetix at AXPONA 2026

At AXPONA 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with Sierra Sound co-founder Michael Fajen (in the foreground) and Aesthetix sales and marketing specialist Brent Hefley (in the reflection) about the gear shown in the Sierra Sound room, including the AMG Viella turntable with 12JT Turbo tonearm, Aesthetix Rhea Signature phono stage, and Aesthetix Dione amplifier. Plus: we get to visit "The Tonearm Garden."

Planète Haute Fidélité at Montreal Audiofest 2026

Planète Haute Fidélité at Montreal Audiofest 2026

In our latest, bonus video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Simaudio Product Director Dominique Poupart and two reps from Planète Haute Fidélité about the gear shown in the Canadian retailer's room, including Stable 33.33's 33.3 turntable, Moon by Simaudio 888 monoblock amplifiers, and MartinLogan Neolith speakers.

mono/stéréo at Montreal Audiofest 2026

mono/stéréo at Montreal Audiofest 2026

In our latest, bonus video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Danny Labrecque, proprietor of mono/stéréo, about the gear shown in the Montreal-based company's room, including the Pure Fidelity Symphony turntable, Riviera Levante integrated amplifier, and Jean Maurer JM 370F speakers.

Time is on My Side

Time is on My Side

Lately, hi-fi's technical emphasis has shifted toward time, away from its longtime main focus on the frequency domain. I'm thinking the trend, which I consider a good thing, started years ago with growing awareness it might be better to accept some aliasing in order to avoid the phase distortion resulting from a "brick-wall" reconstruction filter.

Buchardt Audio and Heaven 11 Audio at AXPONA 2026

Buchardt Audio and Heaven 11 Audio at AXPONA 2026

At AXPONA 2026, Miguel Barrio speaks with Mads Buchardt, founder of Buchardt Audio, about the Danish company's E50 speakers, which were making their U.S. debut at the show alongside Heaven 11 Audio's Billie Amp MK3 Classic amplifier.

Sound Chaser #8: Pulling Mussels from a (Tape) Shell

Sound Chaser #8: Pulling Mussels from a (Tape) Shell

Each side of the one-sheet lyrics insert accompanying Squeeze's latest LP, Trixies (Love/BMG), has been divvied up into three equal columns that can be folded over to replicate a 4" × 11½" nightclub menu. Subtitled "Trixies Concoctions Menu," the insert conjures the theme of the 13-track song cycle that comprises Trixies, whose storyline traces several scenes set in and around a fictional nightclub.
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