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MoFi Distribution, Part 4: Wharfedale, BAT, MoFi x Fender

Julie Mullins May 01, 2022 First Published: May 02, 2022 0 comments

The MoFi Distribution classic gear fun continued in Suite 346, with two pairs of Wharfedale Heritage Linton speakers ($1799/pair), stacked, with the one on top inverted so that the two tweeters were in the middle. One Wharfedale Linton stand ($399/pair) supported each side's stack.

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Verdant Audio: Wilson Benesch, Canor, Weiss, Antipodes, AVM, Puritan

Julie Mullins May 01, 2022 First Published: May 02, 2022 0 comments

Dealer/distributor Verdant Audio's room included a few important debuts, including the new Wilson Benesch Geometry Discovery IIIZ standmount loudspeaker ($31,000).

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It's a Wrap: AXPONA Reflections

Jason Victor Serinus May 01, 2022 First Published: May 01, 2022 0 comments

Exciting. Engrossing. Exhausting. Enjoyable. Nothing but e-words from me.
I could go on, but not without breaking out the thesaurus. —Rogier van Bakel, Stereophile's newest Contributing Editor

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Bending Wave USA: Göbel Audio, CH Precision, Wadax

Julie Mullins May 01, 2022 First Published: May 01, 2022 0 comments

A large, almost loft-style suite on the 16th floor housed a big, all-out system presented by Bending Wave USA, the Florida-based distributor/dealer for Germany's Göbel Audio (among other brands); their name nods to Göbel Audio's bending wave drivers.

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MoFi Distribution, Part 3: Piega Ace Wireless and Premium Wireless speakers

Julie Mullins May 01, 2022 First Published: May 01, 2022 0 comments

In addition to exhibiting a plethora of "classic" hi-fi gear, MoFi Distribution introduced a modern lifestyle system in Suite 340: the new Piega Ace Wireless series.

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Aurender and Computer Audio Design: Two Different Companies, Same Peculiar Idea

Jim Austin May 01, 2022 First Published: May 01, 2022 0 comments

Audio shows are great for hearing new components and systems—of course they are. But they can also be good for encountering new ideas. Over two days at AXPONA, I encountered the same curious idea from two manufacturers.

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AXPONA: T+A Brings the A-Team

Jim Austin May 01, 2022 First Published: May 01, 2022 0 comments

T+A elektroakustik GmbH & Co. brought the A-team to the 2022 AXPONA, including American rep Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations David Schultz, Chief Operations Officer (and heir apparent) Conradin Amft, and Founder and CEO Siegfried Amft. During a light Saturday breakfast in the big T+A room, the elder Amft briefed the Stereophile team on T+A's status and plans; expect some big announcements at High End Munich later this month.

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The Eikon room at AXPONA

Rogier van Bakel Apr 30, 2022 First Published: Apr 30, 2022 0 comments

Outside the Eikon room at AXPONA, sharply projected onto the hallway carpet, floated the company's logo in bright white. I like to think I wasn't the only one who reacted to it like a little kid from Hamelin, powerlessly compelled to follow the music that was now within earshot.

Inside, I was invited to audition the just-launched Image .5 standmounts ($12,000/pair).

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Lenbrook: DALI, NAD, Bluesound

Julie Mullins Apr 30, 2022 First Published: Apr 30, 2022 0 comments

Lenbrook of Canada has several modern hi-fi brands under its "umbrella," and I had the chance to check out some of the latest wares from DALI, NAD, and Bluesound in room 729 at AXPONA.

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The McIntosh C12000 Preamplifier

Jason Victor Serinus Apr 29, 2022 First Published: Apr 29, 2022 0 comments

"Cover McIntosh," Jim Austin wrote by text. "Sure," I replied. "But I don't see them listed in the show guide." "They're behind the escalator," Jim replied.

And there they were. Against a wall, with comfortable couches facing the system, McIntosh's Ken Zelin had set up a lovely system headlined by the new, two-piece McIntosh C12000 preamplifier ($16,000).