Capital Audiofest 2016

This year’s Capital Audiofest was, in almost every respect, the best yet on offer. Which is doubly remarkable as this year’s Capital Audiofest was almost the show that wasn’t. A late-stage ownership juggle meant a late start, and despite that, showrunner Gary Gill still managed to pull together an extravaganza that rivaled the previous year and easily trumped the sound at every other show I attended in 2016. This was a great show, in a great venue, with a great cast of characters.

My friend Ken Furst, one of the “old guard” of the audio reps still working such shows, was instrumental in some of the more interesting aspects of this show, including one of the most expensive give-aways ever done at an audio show.

Ken (far right), passed away in December of 2016. He will be sorely missed.

• Capital Audiofest 2016: Roundup and Best in Show
• Capital Audiofest 2016: Photo Tour
• Capital Audiofest 2016: Well Pleased with Alta, Antipodes, Aqua
• Capital Audiofest 2016: DSA amplifies their approach
• Capital Audiofest 2016: Volti creates a new Rival
• Capital Audiofest 2016: Sonic feast from Viva Hi-Fi, Alta Audio, VPI and Zesto
• Capital Audiofest 2016: Technics got moves, baby
• Capital Audiofest 2016: Joseph goes Rogue with analog tape
• Capital Audiofest 2016: Because Tidal, enough said
• Capital Audiofest 2016: BorderPatrol and Triode Wire Labs, home away from home
• Capital Audiofest 2016: Odyssey sets sails, murder and mayhem follow
• Capital Audiofest 2016: Zu breaks loose with pure Definition
• Capital Audiofest 2016: Daedalus goes BorderPatrol, stirring wood
• Capital Audiofest 2016: Audio Note UK, Pure Cello with Vincent Bélanger
• Capital Audiofest 2016: KEF and VPI scorch the earth
• Whole System Giveaway: VPI, Alta Audio, Luminous Audio at Capital Audiofest