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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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PMC’s Prophecy9 speakers, paired with a Rotel Michi X5 and Silent Angel digital front-end, defied their slim size with dramatic scale, solid bass, and richly textured, full-bodied sound in the Playback Distribution room.
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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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MACO’s Macaria open-baffles and Whammerdyne’s 2A3 monoblocks delivered ultra-transparent, tactile sound with striking vocal intimacy.
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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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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 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.
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In the Audio Note room, Vincent Bélanger’s Songe played through an 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 Symphoria speakers at the Toronto Audiofest 2025, powered by Oracle and Eon Art gear in a standout small-room setup.
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Being in a band is all about gigs. The challenge is getting them. Writer and touring vet Frank Doris gives tips on how to do it, even if it’s the part he likes least about the business.
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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.
