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Marten’s $115K Mingus Quintet 2 speakers, driven by a Linn Klimax Bedrok analog front-end and Luxman electronics, delivered detailed, layered sound with striking clarity, image separation, and musicality.
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Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 speakers, paired with Marantz’s Model 10 amp and Link 10n streamer, delivered warm, organic sound—highlighting texture, tone, and flow in this minimalist high-end setup.
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GoldenEar’s new T44 speakers and Moon 371 streaming amp delivered pinpoint imaging and deep soundstage—an impressive showing from a $15K system that easily outperformed expectations at Toronto Audiofest 2025.
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Aidas’s Truestone cartridge and CSPort turntable system delivered a cohesive, channel-free soundstage playing Bridgework, with a Leonidas amp driving Audio Solutions Figaro M2 speakers in a $100K+ setup.
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Sonic Artistry’s room fused sonic and visual illusion, with Acora MRC-2 speakers and a Trinity College Dublin backdrop creating jaw-dropping soundstage depth on a $98K+ Nordost-cabled system.
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In the Audio Note room, Vincent Bélanger’s Songe played through a $97K AN system, with cello and violin soaring, in one of the show’s most musically seductive setups.
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Gershman Acoustics debuts its $70K Symphoria speakers at the Toronto Audiofest 2025, powered by Oracle and Eon Art gear in a standout small-room setup.
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Robert Schryer defends audio shows as irreplaceable gatherings for audiophiles, pushing back against claims that video content could ever truly replace the magic of in-person events.
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Jonson Lee finds this year’s SoCal T.H.E. Show more varied than ever, with standout rooms from Legacy, Audio Note, and Rockport—plus a surprising mix of excellence from Popori, Boenicke, and SVS.
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Writer Mike Harkins searches for audio gems at the Lone Star Audio Fest 2025 and digs up a saddlebag full of them.
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The 2025 Montreal Audiofest in snapshots—by Psyphonyx Audio’s Joseph Greenham and Altitudo Audio’s Leonid Yamborko.
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The Montreal Audiofest is hoping to inspire newer generations with Teen Audio Day, the Audiogirls room, and a mentorship program offering free gear to young enthusiasts. With events like the Musical Wine Tour and Prohibition Night, the goal is to make high-fidelity audio fun, welcoming, and exciting for everyone.
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In a private listening session, Dylan from Motet introduced the PS Audio Aspen FR30 loudspeakers. Paired with the Accuphase A80 amplifier and Lumin P1, they delivered a rich, precise, and unforgettable sound experience.
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Ruark’s Sabre-R speakers, R610 console, and R810 radiogram deliver a blend of retro design and modern sound, with rich, immersive audio that transforms any room into a high-fidelity haven.
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Melissa-Sue and David explore Focal’s Diva Utopia wireless speakers, with eco-friendly felt design and Naim-powered sound. Testing Billie Eilish, they found deep bass and pristine highs—no sub needed!