Reference Analog Shares All the Right Reference Points at SouthWest Audio Fest 2026
At SouthWest Audio Fest 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with Reference Analog's Jeff Harris (shown above) and Musical Surroundings' Garth Leerer about the all the gear in this room at the show, including Rockport Orion speakers, a Boulder 2108 phono preamplifier and 2160 amplifier, and the Döhmann Helix One MK3 turntable. Plus: We get an early look at DS Audio's new SC-001 sonic cleaning brush.
Rega's Royal Analog Experience at Audio Advice Live 2026
At Audio Advice Live 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with Rick Williford of British distributor The Sound Organisation about the gear in this room at the show, including Rega's new Planar 6 RS turntable, Elex MK4 integrated amplifier, and Aya loudspeakers.
Scott Walker Audio Takes It From the Top at SouthWest Audio Fest 2026
At SouthWest Audio Fest 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with Scott Walker of Scott Walker Audio about the all the gear in one of his company's room at the show, including a McIntosh preamplifier, McIntosh amplifier, Sonus Faber loudspeakers, and REL Acoustics subwoofers.
Semrad Audio and EM/IA Salute Big Horns and Tube Amps at SouthWest Audio Fest 2026
At SouthWest Audio Fest 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with Dave Slagle of EM/IA (seen at left above) about the company's transformers and tube amplifiers and John Semrad of Semrad Audio (right) about his eye-catching horn-loaded loudspeakers.
Van Zyl Audio Reveals a Zeal for Realism at SouthWest Audio Fest 2026
At SouthWest Audio Fest 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with Johan van Zyl of Van Zyl Audio about the company's latest offerings, including the Equiem mid-horns and BB‐15 horn‐loaded subwoofer.
Welcome to Audio Advice Live 2026!
Ken Micallef talks with Scott Newnam about what we can expect to see and hear at Audio Advice Live 2026.