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Harmonia Distribution at Montreal Audiofest 2026

Robert Schryer Apr 20, 2026 First Published: Apr 15, 2026 0 comments

In our latest, bonus video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Jeff Coates, director of sales for Harmonia Distribution, about the gear shown in the company's room, including Ø Audio Icon 12 speakers, a PrimaLuna EVO 100 tube DAC, and PrimaLuna EVO 400 preamplifier.

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Joy and Resistance in Manhattan

Ken Micallef Aug 03, 2025 First Published: Aug 03, 2025 0 comments

This past Monday, July 21, drummer/composer Terri Lyne Carrington and harpist/composer Brandee Younger discussed their recently released albums, respectively We Insist 2025! (Candid) and Gadabout Season (Verve) at an event billed as Joy and Resistance, moderated by Dr. Guthrie Ramsey. The Doris Duke Center in New York City hosted the event, with a streaming audio system featuring Treble Clef Audio's TCA-M active floorstanding loudspeakers.

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Manley Labs Changes Hands

Jason Victor Serinus Jul 16, 2025 First Published: Jul 16, 2025 0 comments

On July 10, EveAnna Manley, co-founder and owner of Manley Labs of Chino, California, surprised her social media followers by announcing the sale of Manley Labs. The buyer is Dirk Ulrich, founder of Brainworx Audio and Plugin Alliance.

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Focal Diva Mezza Utopia Active Wireless Loudspeakers Unveiled

Mark Henninger Jul 08, 2025 First Published: Jul 08, 2025 0 comments

Focal has just announced the Diva Mezza Utopia, a larger and more powerful sibling to the Diva Utopia active wireless speaker system it debuted last year. The new addition maintains the Diva Utopia form factor and aesthetic while upping the size of the four woofers from 6.5" to 8" and power from 400W to 500W per speaker. The result is a speaker system Focal states will "effortlessly fill" rooms up to 1076 sq ft. in size with sound.

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Nagra, DeVore Fidelity at Resolution A/V in Red Hook, Brooklyn

Ken Micallef Jun 23, 2025 First Published: Jun 23, 2025 0 comments

On May 29, Adam Wexler's Resolution A/V, in Red Hook, Brooklyn, debuted new products from two heavy hitters in the audio world: Brooklyn's DeVore Fidelity and the renowned Swiss brand Nagra.

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Comments Retired, Letters Welcome: We’re All Ears

Stereophile Staff Jun 21, 2025 First Published: Jun 21, 2025 0 comments

Dear readers,

Thank you for being an engaged part of the Stereophile community. We have retired the in-page commenting feature on our website, but we still want to hear from you.

Please email your thoughts, questions, and system notes to: STletters@stereophile.com

Selected letters will continue to appear in the magazine and online. Your feedback shapes our reporting and reviews. We appreciate every note you send.

—The Stereophile team

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MBL Seeks Investors After Filing for Insolvency

Mark Henninger Jun 20, 2025 First Published: Jun 20, 2025 0 comments

High-end speaker and audio electronics maker MBL—best known for its groundbreaking Radialstrahler loudspeakers—has hit a financial rough patch. The Berlin-based company filed for insolvency on May 27, 2025, and is now actively seeking investors.

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Abbey Road Has a New Number: 801

Mark Henninger Jun 19, 2025 First Published: Jun 19, 2025 0 comments

Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios have announced the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition loudspeaker, a model that commemorates the companies' 45-year relationship. Production is capped at 140 pairs.

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Meet Richard Vandersteen at West Coast Special Events

Stereophile Staff May 21, 2025 First Published: May 21, 2025 0 comments

Meet audio legend Richard Vandersteen at three exclusive events on the West Coast. As the founder and head engineer of Vandersteen Audio he is renowned for groundbreaking speaker designs that have helped define high-end audio for decades. He's offering audio enthusiasts a unique chance to hear from him firsthand at these special events.

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EMM Labs Luxury Audio & Timepiece Showcase at Bending Wave USA

Stereophile Staff May 13, 2025 First Published: May 13, 2025 0 comments

Join EMM Labs on Saturday May 31, 11am–4pm at Bending Wave USA, the new Boca Raton luxury retail location, for a special day of high-fidelity audio, fine timepieces, hors d’oeuvres, and distinctive spirits, all to celebrate the finer moments of life.