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CAF 2022

Børresen, Ansuz and Aavik | CAF 2022

November 29, 2022 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Børresen, Ansuz and Aavik | CAF 2022

If you’ve followed Marc Phillips’ adventures in Denmark, specifically his visit to Audio Group Denmark where they make Børresen speakers, Aavik amplification and Ansuz cables and accessories, you’ll know they are at the forefront of […]

CAF 2022

MoFi Electronics, HiFi Rose, IsoTek, SolidSteel, Alma Music | CAF 2022

November 20, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on MoFi Electronics, HiFi Rose, IsoTek, SolidSteel, Alma Music | CAF 2022

“They’re going to sell a ton of these.” This was my initial reaction to what I heard once the music started. I say this, because I think I have a grasp on the market at […]

CAF 2022

NOLA Speakers, VAC, J. Sikora, DS Audio | CAF 2022

November 20, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Last year we were blown away by the NOLA Champ S3 speakers that Marc Phillips later reviewed, and also in our report from Capital Audiofest 2021. Reporting by Eric Franklin Shook This year, it’s the all […]

CAF 2022

ModWright, Fern & Roby, Black Cat Cable, Weiss | CAF 2022

November 20, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on ModWright, Fern & Roby, Black Cat Cable, Weiss | CAF 2022

On the face of things, one might think this is last year’s system brought around for an encore. Yes, the Fern & Roby Raven III speakers (rumored revised) are back, along with the ModWright KWH […]

CAF 2022

Von Schweikert, VAC, Masterbuilt, Aurender, Lampizator, The Audio Company | CAF 2022

November 18, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook 1

The Audio Company of Marietta, Georgia, USA is always proud to show their VAC, Masterbuilt, Von Schweikert systems in the large rooms at audio shows, and in dominating fashion. Which was still the case at […]

CAF 2022

Credo Audio Switzerland, Linear Tube Audio, Meitner Audio, Van den Hul | CAF 2022

November 18, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on Credo Audio Switzerland, Linear Tube Audio, Meitner Audio, Van den Hul | CAF 2022

Audioshield Distribution, distributor of Credo Audio, EMM Labs/Meitner Audio, and Van den Hul partnered with Linear Tube Audio (LTA) to produce an unexpectedly inviting and downright sensual pairing. Let me explain. Reporting by Eric Franklin Shook […]

CAF 2022

Geshelli Labs, O’Neills Creation Workshop, ZMF Headphones, Spirit Torino Headphones | CAF 2022

November 18, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on Geshelli Labs, O’Neills Creation Workshop, ZMF Headphones, Spirit Torino Headphones | CAF 2022

Geshelli Labs is known for making hyper cool and crafty headphone amplifiers and small desktop DACs, at affordable prices, and doing it all in the USA. They partnered with ZMF Headphones and Spirit Torino Headphones […]

CAF 2022

Alta Audio, Infigo Audio | CAF 2022

November 18, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on Alta Audio, Infigo Audio | CAF 2022

Our own Dave McNair told us about the Alta Audio Hestia II going into Capital Audiofest 2022, raving about their sound. Dave had heard the Hestia II recently in Toronto during the Toronto Audiofest of […]

CAF 2022

JansZen Audio, AGD Productions | CAF 2022

November 17, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on JansZen Audio, AGD Productions | CAF 2022

Two brands that I’ve experienced before, however never — together. AGD Productions has been winning hearts and minds with their GaN Tube electronics, which really involve no tubes at all, just a GaN module, housed […]

CAF 2022

The Voice That Is!, Vinnie Rossi, TIDAL Audio, Critical Mass Systems, Siltech | CAF 2022

November 17, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Doug White of The Voice That Is! was exhibiting entirely with products that are new for 2022. Firstly, the new TIDAL Audio Contros Digital Controller ($60,000 USD) and Piano G3 ($60,000 USD as shown) loudspeakers, […]

CAF 2022

Capital Audiofest 2022 | PREVIEW

November 8, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on Capital Audiofest 2022 | PREVIEW

ONE MILLION WATTS, SIXTY DEBUTS, THREE FULL DAYS…that’s what Capital Audiofest 2022 is on about this year. Bring your walking shoes, and prepare for the east coast’s largest festival of sound, as this year’s audio […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

Best of Show and Wrap-Up | CAF 2021

November 19, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 1

ROCKVILLE, MD (PTA) — Glad to be back at Capital Audio Fest for 2021. Arriving on Thursday it was a bit emotional for me, seeing all the exhibitors finishing the final bits of system setup […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

Audio Note UK, Deja Vu Audio | CAF 2021

November 17, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Audio Note UK and Deja Vu Audio — I feel like I’ve been to this island oasis before, cocktails anyone? The Story The whole vibe in this room was the story. For me it wasn’t […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

Amped America, Acoustique Quality, The Audio Legacy, Unison Research | CAF 2021

November 17, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on Amped America, Acoustique Quality, The Audio Legacy, Unison Research | CAF 2021

A fantastic display of active and static components from Amped America, Acoustique Quality, The Audio Legacy, and Unison Research. The Story The room featured two systems, both active, but sadly only one of them did […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

20/20 Evolution Systems, Conrad-Johnson, Kharma Elegance, Kuzma, Aurender, Lampizator, Truitt Physics, Kimber Kable, Torus Power, Artesania Audio | CAF 2021

November 17, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 2

20/20 Evolution Systems of Potomac, Maryland was showing one of the most impressive sounding systems at Capital Audio Fest 2021, featuring brands from Conrad-Johnson, Kharma Elegance, Kuzma, Aurender, Lampizator, Truitt Physics, Kimber Kable, Torus Power, […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

Acora Acoustics, Audio Research, Transrotor, Aurender, Esoteric, Cardas, Anne Bisson, and Dave McNair | CAF 2021

November 16, 2021 Dave McNair 3

This was my second visit ever to Capital Audio Fest, my first being in 2019 in the “Before Times.” The 2021 show, if not quite as large as the previous one, was very well attended, […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

Arion Audio, VPI Industries, Audio Research Corporation, Nordost Cables | CAF 2021

November 16, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 2

Arion Audio and VPI Industries were showing new products at Capital Audio Fest 2021. Alongside reference components from Audio Research Corporation and Nordost Cables. The Story Truth be told, I didn’t make my way to […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

NOLA by Accent Speaker Technology, VAC, Nordost | CAF 2021

November 16, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 2

NOLA by Accent Speaker Technology introduced us to their newest and most affordable open-baffle floorstander to date. Along with Valve Amplification Company (VAC) and Nordost cable keeping things lusciously simple and high-end. The Story NOLA […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

McGary Audio, Salk Sound, Exogal, Purifi, Anticables | CAF 2021

November 16, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on McGary Audio, Salk Sound, Exogal, Purifi, Anticables | CAF 2021

Fast becoming one the best pairings we’ve heard are the Salk Sound speakers, with the McGary Audio tube amplifiers and Anticables cables (still an odd name for a cable company, but I like it). Salk […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

Treehaus Audiolab | CAF 2021

November 15, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 1

You don’t come across single brand systems at audio shows that often, so when the opportunity arises I take advantage. Treehaus Audiolab founder and designer Rich Pinto was demonstrating a full line of electronics and […]

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