Audio Note UK at AXPONA 2026
Audio Note UK presented an entry-level system in room 1403 at AXPONA 2026. Miguel Barrio reports on how it sounded.
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Audio Group Denmark, Børresen, Aavik, and Ansuz at AXPONA 2026
Miguel Barrio reports on Audio Group Denmark's setup in the Epiphany room at AXPONA 2026, which included an array of Børresen speakers, Aavik electronics, and Ansuz cables and power accessories.
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I was born and raised in Argentina. Ever since I was a kid, I've been fascinated by machines. My mother used to call me "Botones" (Spanish for "Buttons") because I pressed every button and turned every knob I encountered. I was particularly interested in machines that played music, especially my dad's Grundig console, which sounded like a warm breeze in a beautiful sunset.
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Dynaudio at AXPONA 2026
At AXPONA 2026, Miguel Barrio speaks with Head of Dynaudio Academy Otto Jørgensen about the gear shown in the company's room, which featured the new Dynaudio Legend bookshelf speakers.
Wilson Audio's New Flagship Speaker Marries Sound with Clockwork Precision
Miguel Barrio reports from Provo, Utah, on the unveiling of Wilson Audio's new flagship Autobiography speaker, which takes the company's design concepts to an entirely new level.
Buchardt Audio and Heaven 11 Audio at AXPONA 2026
At AXPONA 2026, Miguel Barrio speaks with Mads Buchardt, founder of Buchardt Audio, about the Danish company's E50 speakers, which were making their U.S. debut at the show alongside Heaven 11 Audio's Billie Amp MK3 Classic amplifier.
Quintessence Audio's Knowledge Room at AXPONA 2026
Miguel Barrio checks out the system in Quintessence Audio's Knowledge room at AXPONA 2026 that included a Döhmann Helix One Mk3 turntable, dCS Varese digital music system, Audio Research Ref 20 preamplifier, and Wilson XVX speakers.
RAAL 1995 headphones at AXPONA 2026
Miguel Barrio checks out a pair of RAAL 1995 Immanis headphones at AXPONA 2026, and has quite a transformative listening experience.
Treble Clef Audio and Vinnie Rossi at AXPONA 2026
Miguel Barrio checks out Treble Clef Audio's TCA-M Signature active speaker; a new, as yet unnamed Vinnie Rossi phono preamplifier; and a Vinnie Rossi Brama preamplifier at AXPONA 2026.
Western Electric Room at AXPONA 2026
Miguel Barrio says that the Western Electric Room at AXPONA 2026 is one of those rooms that make you feel you have traveled in time the moment you see it. Find out why.