The Filtronique Son-or Room at Montreal Audiofest 2026: Moonriver, Harbeth, Transrotor, Sorane, Dynavector, Ton Trager, AudioQuest, Canopée Audio, dCS, Tellurium Q

The Filtronique Son-or Room at Montreal Audiofest 2026: Moonriver, Harbeth, Transrotor, Sorane, Dynavector, Ton Trager, AudioQuest, Canopée Audio, dCS, Tellurium Q

Mar 27, 2026

We loved this analog-based setup in one of retailer Filtronique Son-or's rooms at Montreal Audiofest 2026—not too complicated setup-wise but packing a powerful sonic punch that defied analysis because it was so well-blended, coherent, and right-sounding.

Codell Audio Room at Montreal Audiofest 2026: Quad, Brinkman, Supatrac, Zesto Audio, REL, Saturn Audio, Audience

Codell Audio Room at Montreal Audiofest 2026: Quad, Brinkman, Supatrac, Zesto Audio, REL, Saturn Audio, Audience

Mar 26, 2026

How did an almost all-Quad system, featuring the brand’s 33 preamplifier w/ phono stage ($2299) and a pair of 303 power amps ($2299/each) in monoblock configuration driving flagship ESL 2912X speakers ($26,495/pair), sound in the Codell Audio room at Montreal Audiofest 2026? Read on to find out. . .

Wattson Audio Emerson Digital network bridge

Wattson Audio Emerson Digital network bridge

Mar 26, 2026
My story with Wattson Audio began about three years ago. It happened as I was covering the Montreal Audiofest for Stereophile, in the exhibitor room helmed by Canadian distributor Phonographe. Behind a curtain, resting on the windowsill, was a stage star waiting for its big reveal—a Wattson Emerson Analog network bridge.

Welcome to Montreal Audiofest 2026!

Welcome to Montreal Audiofest 2026!

Mar 25, 2026

Robert Schryer and Ken Micallef welcome one and all to our upcoming in-depth Montreal Audiofest 2026 coverage. Besides the teaser Reels we've already been posting, Rob and Ken will be conducting show interviews and showing us lots of great new gear from the show in the days ahead, so stay tuned!

Re-Tales #64: L.A.'s Common Wave Hi-Fi Attracts a Younger Audience

Re-Tales #64: L.A.'s Common Wave Hi-Fi Attracts a Younger Audience

Mar 25, 2026
Hi-fi dealerships need to find creative new ways to get customers into their stores—to stoke their interest and to help new people feel welcome. Special events are the obvious way to get them through the door and keep them coming back.
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