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Van Zyl Audio Reveals a Zeal for Realism at SouthWest Audio Fest 2026

Ken Micallef Jul 29, 2026

At SouthWest Audio Fest 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with Johan van Zyl of Van Zyl Audio about the company's latest offerings, including the Equiem mid-horns and BB‐15 horn‐loaded subwoofer.

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Playback Distribution Plays Big at SouthWest Audio Fest 2026

Ken Micallef Jul 28, 2026

At SouthWest Audio Fest 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with Rob Standley of Playback Distribution about the company's latest offerings, including the Dual CS 529 turntable, Advance Paris A-I190 Nova integrated amplifier, and Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grand Reference speakers.

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Welcome to SouthWest Audio Fest 2026!

Ken Micallef Jul 23, 2026

Ken Micallef talks with Gary Gill about what we can expect to see and hear at SouthWest Audio Fest 2026.

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Flesh on the Bones: Dynaudio Details US Exit

Tom Fine Jul 23, 2026

As we reported on July 7, 2026, Denmark-based Dynaudio will exit the US pro and consumer audio markets by year-end. Via email, Tom Fine spoke with Julien Bergere, Dynaudio's Chief Commercial Officer, to provide further context and additional details about how warranties will continue to be honored.

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Dynaudio to Exit the US. Market

Jason Victor Serinus Jul 07, 2026

This developing story will be updated as information comes available. In a tersely worded press release that was leaked before its planned July 8 release date, Dynaudio A/S of Denmark announced its decision "to focus its future market development efforts on Europe and Asia as part of its long-term business strategy. As a result, the company ... will cease operations of its commercial activities in North America and permanently shut down its U.S. subsidiary in the fall of 2026."

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AXISS Audio Distribution Files Federal Lawsuit - UPDATED

Jason Victor Serinus Jul 06, 2026

On July 2, major US audio distributor AXISS Audio filed a federal lawsuit against Michael Bovaird and his businesses (Suncoast Audio, Luxury Hi-Fi Distribution, and Clarisys Audio), Michael Gefteas, aka The Greek Audio Geek, and his business (Bespoke Audio), and Florian Wiegand, part owner of Clarisys Audio. In separate Facebook posts, The Greek Audio Geek and the other defendants have pushed back.

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A Major Shake-Up at Audio Research and Acora Acoustics

Jason Victor Serinus Jul 02, 2026

David Gordon, Brand Ambassador of Audio Research.

Valerio Cora, who served for four years as executive leader of Minnesota-based Audio Research Corporation, founded Toronto-based loudspeaker company Acora Acoustics in 2018, and was a minority investor in both companies, has been relieved of his responsibilities. David Gordon (seen above), the longtime Brand Ambassador of Audio Research who departed the company on March 23, returned as ARC Brand Ambassador on June 15.

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Remembering Vern Credille of Wilson Audio Specialties

Jason Victor Serinus Jun 26, 2026

Electrical engineer Vern Credille, 65, who spent more than three decades working alongside Wilson Audio founder Dave Wilson and, later in his career, Daryl Wilson, Dave's son and successor, died of cancer on Friday, June 12.

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Coturn by Thorens goes big at High End Vienna 2026

Ola Björling Jun 25, 2026

Ola Björling speaks with Benjamin Großjohann, the inventor of the Coturn portable turntable, at High End Vienna 2026 about the next-gen CT-02. It's the German company's latest diminutive table—built in conjunction with Thorens—and it sports a battery life of up to 20 hours, in addition to offering Bluetooth, line-out, and headphone playback options.

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Skyanalog flies high with two new cartridges at High End Vienna 2026

Ola Björling Jun 24, 2026

Ola Björling speaks with Aaron Leung of Skyanalog at High End Vienna 2026 about the company's two new cartridges: the triple-diamond 3D REF, and the P-1GC with its bespoke stylus profile.