IIn our latest video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with SPL cofounder Hermann Gier about the equipment shown in this room, including the SPL Crossover Mk2 active analog 2-way crossover, SPL Performer s900 amplifier (look for the forthcoming Stereophile review), and SPL Performer s1200 amplifier.
Like the studio-grade pro audio gear company which made its name, the SPL setup at Montreal Audiofest 2026 wasn't built to impress exactly. The SPL setup was something more disciplined—even frequency response, clarity, a consistency that made listening both fun and revealing.
Equipment list (All prices in Canadian dollars): Rega P10 turntable; Rega Ania Pro MC cartridge; SPL Phonos Duo dual-input phono preamp ($3750); SPL Director MK2 preamp/DAC ($4700); SPL Crossover Mk2 active analog 2-way crossover ($4175; shown above); SPL Performer s900 Amp (200W into 8 ohms) for top speaker ($5500; shown above); SPL Performer s1200 amplifier (300W into 8 ohms) for subwoofers ($8000; shown below); Amphion Two18X ($8200/pair) and BaseTwo 25 loudspeakers ($12,200/pair).
