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Capital Audiofest 2021

AudioNec, VAC, Lampizator, Linear Tube Audio, Taiko Audio, Final Touch Audio, Destination Sound Group | CAF 2021

November 10, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 1

AudioNec pours on the omni-directional love, is there anything really better than a VAC preamp, Linear Tube Audio serves up the power, Lampizator brings the warm glow, Taiko Audio brings the tunes, Final Touch Audio […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

Linear Tube Audio, Daedalus, Lampizator, WyWires | CAF 2021

November 10, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Nicholas Tolson of Linear Tube Audio (LTA) gave us a tour of the system, I get to enjoy my favourite Daedalus speaker, Lampizator does that cool tube vibe thing, WyWires pulls all the strings. The […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

Fern & Roby, ModWright Instruments, Sculpture A, Black Cat Cable | CAF 2021

November 9, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 3

This was the world debut of Fern & Roby‘s new loudspeaker, ModWright has us rocking out, and Black Cat Cable has us purring. The visit to Room 516 was a lot of fun. Many of […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

Semrad Audio, Allnic, and more… | CAF 2021

November 9, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 2

This report is all about the fun of field coils, open baffle, and horns. Three things that make most modern audiophiles cringe and recoil from. But seriously, let’s admit it, without any of the aforementioned […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

LKV Research, Joseph Audio, Basis Audio, Finley Audio, Les Davis Audio | CAF 2021

November 9, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on LKV Research, Joseph Audio, Basis Audio, Finley Audio, Les Davis Audio | CAF 2021

Five world premiers? Zowie! Bill Hutchens of LKV Research guides us through the new products he’s created. Basis Audio gets a standing ovation, bravo! Finley Audio is back for more. Joseph Audio does that thing […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

MC Audiotech, VPI, Linear Tube Audio, Luminous Audio, Weiss, Wolf Audio, Audience | CAF 2021

November 8, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 1

MC Audiotech continues to gain some new fans (myself included), LTA does some heavy lifting, Luminous Audio reunites with old friends, along for the ride: Weiss, Wolf Audio, VPI, and Audience. The Story I’ve been […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

Linear Tube Audio, Spatial Audio, Holo Audio, Kitsune Hifi, Anticables, Wolf Audio | CAF 2021

November 8, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Some things bear repeating, others demand it. Room 526 at this years Capital Audio Fest 2021, reinforced things we loved and learned about Spatial Audio and Linear Tube Audio way back in 2019. Along for […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

Borresen, Thrax, Vitus, Ansuz, HifiStay, United Home Audio, HighEnd by Oz | CAF 2021

November 8, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on Borresen, Thrax, Vitus, Ansuz, HifiStay, United Home Audio, HighEnd by Oz | CAF 2021

Borresen launches a new speaker with a special use for silver, Thrax slaps us across the face with three new serious pieces of electronics, Vitus Audio says “Hey, can I play?“, Ansuz Acoustics places a […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

Capital Audio Fest 2021 | PREVIEW

November 2, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 2

ROCKVILLE, MD (PTA) — This weekend kicks off the return of Capital Audio Fest (website) and the return of audio shows to America’s east coast. Earlier this year our own Grover Neville braved southern California’s atrocious […]

CAF 2019

MC Audiotech launches the Forty-10, with Pass Labs, Wolf Audio, VPI Industries, Luminous Audio Technology, PS Audio, Symposium | CAF 2019

November 10, 2019 Eric Franklin Shook 4

WASHINGTON DC (PTA) — Launching the new Forty-10 loudspeaker, MC Audiotech put on quite a show. Along for the ride: Pass Labs, Wolf Audio Systems, VPI Industries, Luminous Audio Technology, PS Audio, Symposium. The Story […]

Crystal Isa Rey AXPONA 2019
CAF 2019

VPI Industries Debuts Something BIG, and VPI Bingo Returns! | CAF 2019

October 31, 2019 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on VPI Industries Debuts Something BIG, and VPI Bingo Returns! | CAF 2019

WASHINGTON D.C. (PTA) — VPI Industries returns to Capital Audiofest 2019 with an exciting new “ULTRA-HIGH-END” product launch, along with another round of VPI Bingo! Mat Weisfeld of VPI Industries decided that 3:00 am this […]

CAF 2019

Capital Audiofest, Countdown to Showtime! | CAF 2019

October 22, 2019 Eric Franklin Shook 1

WASHINGTON, DC (PTA) — Updates continue to roll in. Each one highlighting the “what’s going down” at this years Capital Audiofest 2019. Along with the largest ever 80+ exhibit rooms, Capital Audiofest looks to bring […]

CAF 2019

Capital Audiofest PREVIEW | CAF 2019

October 7, 2019 Eric Franklin Shook 1

WASHINGTON, DC (PTA) — As we approach the close of the year, it feels much like “audio show season” has come to its finale. The season coming to its climax with what may be a […]

CAF 2018

Capital Audiofest 2018: The True Beginning of The Holiday Season

October 22, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 2

Capital Audiofest, Thanksgiving, and Christmas The shorter days, and darker nights of fall leave me cold. Gone is the light in my spirit that comes from sunny summer days. Every year I look forward to […]

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