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HomeHiFiShow CoverageCapital Audiofest 2024

Capital Audiofest 2024

Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: Final Thoughts

November 14, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
I enjoy attending the Capital Audiofest as it’s retained small show good vibes even though it’s no longer a small show.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: Favorite Rooms

November 13, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Favorites are fun, Bests are boasts.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: Old Friends

November 12, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Hifi is inextricably connected to people. The people who design and make it, the people who distribute it, the people who sell it, and the people who buy and enjoy it.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: Interesting Gear

November 11, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
“Do you have anything new?” is the most popular and most annoying question asked at hifi shows.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: Gershman Acoustics to Launch the 30th Anniversary Black Swan Speakers

November 7, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Gershman Acoustics’ 30th Anniversary Black Swan Speakers will see their official launch at CAF 2024.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: True Source Audio Distribution to Introduce G.I.P. Laboratory Horn Speakers and Tube Electronics

November 6, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Tasty.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: Voxativ to Debut the New 6′ Tall Alberich Array Loudspeakers

November 5, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Berlin’s Voxativ always gets great show sound in my experience, an accomplishment that is not, I repeat not, a given.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: GTT Audio to Present the US Debut of the Master Fidelity NADAC C&D True 1 Bit Digital System

November 5, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Where “C” = Clock and “D”=DAC.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: Now Listen Here to Debut New Gear from EMM Labs, Innuos, and Vandersteen

November 5, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Dealer Now Listen Here has two locations—Harrisburg, PA and Falls Church, VA—and they’ll be showing a bevy of new gear at CAF 2024 in two rooms.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: Playback Distribution to Debut 7 New Products in 3 Rooms

November 4, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
With the Capital Audiofest just days away—November 8-10—the itch for the new gets itchier.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: Eversolo’s Flagship DMP-A10 Streaming DAC to Make US Debut

October 30, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Forté Distribution, the exclusive US distributor for Eversolo, will be bringing that company’s new flagship DMP-A10 Streaming DAC/DDC/Preamp to CAF for its US debut.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: Gestalt Audio Design to Debut the Cinnamon Audio Galle DAC & Galle Network Transport (and more)

October 30, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
I’ve seen photos of the sand cast aluminum and bronze clad Galle DAC from Portugal’s Cinnamon Audio that certainly grabbed my (aesthetic) attention.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: Well Pleased AV to Debut the New QLN One v7 Loudspeakers and Qualiton 300B Integrated Amplifier

October 30, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
If you read my recent review of the QLN Reference 9 loudspeakers or their Prestige 5 (review), you know I enjoyed both. A lot.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: Harmonia Distribution Showcases PrimaLuna & Harbeth

October 23, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
I always enjoy me some Harbeth.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: Zu Audio to Debut the New Method Bookshelf Speakers & Method Sub

October 23, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
If you’ve never experienced a Zu room at a hifi show, you don’t know what you’re missing.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: MACARIA by MACO Open Baffle Speakers On Active Display In 2 Rooms

October 22, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Canadian manufacturer MACO Sound Bootique  will be playing their MACARIA Open Baffle Speakers in two rooms at the upcoming Capital Audiofest.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: The New Volti Audio Lucera Loudspeakers Will Be on Active Display in 2 Rooms

October 22, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Greg Roberts and his Volti Audio horn-loaded loudspeakers have been a permanent fixture at Capital Audiofests years past.
Capital Audiofest 2024

CAF 2024: The Voice That Is to Debut the TIDAL for Bugatti MP-1 Preamplifier

October 21, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Broomall, PA-based dealer The Voice That Is will be bringing a room full of high-end to Capital Audiofest 2024, setting up shop for the weekend in their usual room, the Wilson.
Capital Audiofest 2024

Capital Audiofest is Just 3 Weeks Away!

October 14, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Are you ready to Audiofest?

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    HIGH END Munich 2025: Meet IsoAcoustics’ New GAIA Neo and GAIA Titan Neo Isolation Feet

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    HIGH END Munich 2025: Audiovector to Introduce the Flagship R 10 Arreté Loudspeakers

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    Album of the Week: Whitney Johnson & Lia Kohl | For Translucence

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    The Schiit News Keeps On Coming: Meet the Mimir Balanced Mesh DAC/EQ/Preamp

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    Album of the Week: Bon Iver | SABLE, fABLE

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    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Fidelity Imports | Wilson Benesch | Audia Flight

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    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Well Pleased AV

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    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Audio Note

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    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Fern & Roby | Network Acoustics

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    Axpona 2025: Favorite Rooms: Fidelity Imports | Unison Research | Opera Loudspeakers

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    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: DeVore Fidelity

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    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Audio Excellent | Music for Pleasure

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    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: High Water Sound

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    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Rhythm Distribution | Marten | Goldmund

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    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Axiss Audio | Gauder Akustik | Soulution

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