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Get an insider’s view of the Toronto Audiofest in our specially curated articles! Find in-depth coverage of various exhibitors, and uncover the latest brands making waves in the industry. Our category is your backstage pass to the latest and greatest in audio equipment showcased at Toronto’s top audio event!
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TAF 2025: Bliss Acoustics–Aidas, CSPort, Etsuro, Aidas, Wadax, Synergistic Research, Leonidas, Audio Solutions, JSikora, Luna Cables, Hemingway Audio, Graphite Audio, Ictra Design
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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TAF 2025: Sonic Artistry–Acora, Seismion, Kora, Grimm, Nordost
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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TAF 2025: Audio Note UK
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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TAF 2025: Gershman / Oracle / Eon Art
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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Toronto Audiofest 2024: Motet
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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Toronto Audiofest 2024: Ruark
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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Toronto Audiofest 2024: Focal – EQ Audio
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!
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Toronto Audiofest 2024: Marantz – Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins speakers paired with Marantz amps created a cozy, living room-like atmosphere, while the 702 S3 Signature speakers and Marantz M1 dazzled with sleek design and rich sound.
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Toronto Audiofest 2024: Burmester & SPL-KEF-Stable 33.33-Luna
Burmester’s luxurious sound, enhanced by live performances, mesmerized. Meanwhile, the Kef Blade II and Stable 33.33 setup, powered by Luna cables, delivered unmatched vinyl clarity and sonic depth.
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TAF2023: That’s a Wrap!
The Toronto Audiofest 2023 had everything you could wish for in an audio show: great gear at all price-points, a communal and jovial atmosphere, overall good to great sound, friendly banter with peers or friends made on the spot, solid visitor traffic but not overcrowded, and plenty of coffee for dudes like me who were…
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TAF2023: Coherent Loudspeakers, Baetis Audio, Allnic, Saturn Audio, Kuzma, Corby’s Audio
Prices listed in CA$. If you’re interested in speaker design, chances are you’ve heard the expression: “There’s no replacement for displacement”. Although today’s technology allows for speaker cones to be designed to very tight tolerances, there’s something to be said about the sound of a classic ”vintage” woofer. The sound reproduced by a 15″ diaphragm…
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TAF2023: Goldmund, Entreq, Crystal Cable, Kalista, Thiele, Karan Acoustics, Tidal Audio, Critical Mass Systems, Fono Acustica
Prices listed in CA$. There are few exhibits at an audio show that immediately elicit a sense of prestigious luxury. Wynn Audio, which has Swarovski-style jewelry cases displaying some of the highest quality audio products, had definitely one of those exhibits. The company had two systems on active demo this year. Wynn of Wynn Audio…
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TAF2023: Børresen, Axxess, Ansuz, Qobuz
Prices listed in US$. Exhibiting in Canada for the first time at the Toronto Audiofest, importer / distributor Audio Group Denmark showcased the new slim, 2.5-way Børresen Acoustics X2 tower speakers ($8800/pair), which uses the same designed-in-house tweeter membrane as the higher-priced offerings in Børresen’s speaker line. Feeding the Børresen speakers were a 100Wpc Axxess…
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TAF2023: Paradigm, Anthem, AudioQuest
Prices in CA$. When it comes to audio companies that offer great price-performance value along with cutting-edge technology and style, very few can do it better than Paradigm and Anthem. This year at the Toronto Audiofest, the two companies partnered up to present two rooms: One for music, which included a relatively minimalist 2.1 system that…
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TAF2023: PMC, Accuphase, PS Audio, Kimber Kable
Prices listed in CA$. Importer Motet Distribution had a few exhibits at the show this year. One of them was showcasing two systems, situated side-by-side but separated by a large divider. After greeting representatives from PS Audio, Kimber Kable, Kennedy HiFi, and PMC, I settled in to have a listen to the first system. It…