Month: April 2026

There were lots new and tons of goodness in the Well Pleased AV room at Axpona 2026.

Axpona 2026 Favorite Rooms: Aesthetix Audio

I remain as impressed with the Aesthetix Mimas integrated amp today as I was when I reviewed it back in July of last year. It left a lasting impression.

Axpona 2026 Favorite Rooms: Bluebird Music | Peak Consult

There’s a lot going on inside a Peak Consult speaker like the Sonora pictured here from Axpona 2026 in a room hosted by importer/distributor Bluebird Music.

Axpona 2026 Favorite Rooms: Fidelity Imports | Perlisten + Audia Flight

April 17, 2026 Stephen Mejias

Four Perlisten D8is subwoofers (DSP-controlled 3000W driving 8x 8″ woofers) capable of plumbing the depths well below 30Hz. Woof!

#NewMusicFriday: April 17, 2026

Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.

Album of the Week: in filth your mystery is kingdom / far smile peasant in yellow music by Dagmar Zuniga

A wonder of a record.

Axpona 2026 Favorite Rooms: YG Acoustics

Big speakers, no make that huge speakers, huge room. Not always a winning combination in my experience.

Axpona 2026 Favorite Rooms: Joseph Audio

Big room, no make that huge room, small speakers. Not typically a winning combination in my experience.

Axpona 2026 Favorite Rooms: Stereo Haven

Getting back to relaxed, the system in the Stereo Haven room at Axpona 2026 felt like slipping into an old pair of well worn Levi’s. And I love a pair of old well worn Levi’s.

Axpona 2026: New & Noteworthy Gear

“What’s new? / How is the world treating you? / You haven’t changed a bit / Lovely as ever, I must admit”*

Axpona 2026 Favorite Rooms: Treehaus Audiolab

Different is as different does and Rich Pinto took his Treehaus Audiolab to new heights at Axpona 2026.

Axpona 2026 Favorite Rooms: Grimm Audio

Carrying on our theme of difference is beautiful, the fully active Grimm LS1c / MU1 combo is all you need to make sweet sweet music.

Axpona 2026 Favorite Rooms: True Source Audio Distribution

There’s nothing more relaxing than sitting in front of a hifi that quietly seduces.

Axpona 2026 Favorite Rooms: Axiss Audio | Gauder Akustik