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Eversolo introduces the DAC-Z10, a high-end DAC and headphone amplifier featuring dual AKM decoding chips, Fully Isolated Architecture, R2R volume control, and FPGA-based clock reconstruction for precise, low-distortion high-resolution audio. Available in December.
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Shanling’s new ECZero AKM portable CD player lands in the U.S. via Forte Distribution, blending AKM DAC tech, dual amps, and Bluetooth 5.3 in a sleek, $349 design aimed at serious CD-loving audiophiles.
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Wynn Audio showcased two high-end systems featuring standout gear from Kalista, Kondo, and Vimberg—offering vivid realism, from nuanced piano timbres to trumpet notes that seemed to materialize in the room.
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EQ Audio Video wowed with two epic setups: a Borresen T5/Aavik system offering visceral, lifelike sound, and a Dolby Atmos home theatre rig with Monitor Audio Cinergy speakers that rivaled the live concert experience.
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Corby’s Audio and friends demoed Kuzma and Saturn gear with Coherent Carbon 18 speakers, delivering a rich, spacious soundstage—while debuting Saturn’s 202 DAC and showcasing the camaraderie of audio’s own Rat Pack.
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Angela-Gilbert Yeung’s Integrated Separate System—linking power supplies across preamp and amps—drove Fink Team Borg speakers with striking purity, lifelike tone, and exceptional transparency in a concept-rich, sonically convincing demo.
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Hearken and Northstar delivered mesmerizing vinyl playback via Ilumnia’s Magister Novus speakers and a Reed/Hana front-end, with standout tone, texture, and imaging.
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Altitudo showcased Audiovector’s R8 Arrete and Audio Physics Avanti speakers, driven by Trilogy electronics, with standout musicality and vivid imaging.
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In a standout demo, Guy Bélanger played live harmonica over his Postcards from London album, with Davis Acoustics’ “The Wall” speakers and Atoll electronics delivering bold, full, and lively support.
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Wolf von Langa’s Serendipity+ speakers, paired with Burmester and LampizatOr electronics, delivered transparent, fluid sound with natural tone and texture—proof that high-end performance can come in compact form.
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Rega’s Naia turntable and Aethos amp, paired with Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G speakers, delivered sweet highs, sharp timing, and fatigue-free detail—marking a strong return with new Canadian distributor Stéréogroup.
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Marten’s 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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GoldenEar’s new T44 speakers and Moon 371 streaming amp delivered pinpoint imaging and deep soundstage—an impressive showing from a reasonably priced 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.
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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 Nordost-cabled system.
