The three days I spent at Toronto Audiofest (October 16–18, 2026) delivered on the promise of a wonderful mix of collective cheer and musical bliss, with a dollop of very unusual-looking gear.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In our latest, bonus video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Lemay Audio founder François Lemay about all the Grimm Audio gear shown in this room, including the company's MU1 Roon server, LS1c speakers, and SB1 subwoofer.
In our latest, bonus video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Sheldon Ginn, president of Kevro, about the gear shown in the company's room, including the Rotel Michi Q5 Transport DAC, Rotel Michi S5 amplifier, and Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G speakers.
In our latest, bonus video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Jeff Coates, director of sales for Harmonia Distribution, about the gear shown in the company's room, including Ø Audio Icon 12 speakers, a PrimaLuna EVO 100 tube DAC, and PrimaLuna EVO 400 preamplifier.