Capital Audiofest

Here’s some select pieces of hifi gear and systems I’m looking forward to checking out at Capital Audiofest next week.

Toothbrush? Check. 4 pair socks? Check. Spare camera battery? Check. Packing for a hifi show is glamorous.

Swimming against some tides, I’m happy about and hopeful for hifi’s future.

I tipped my hand in yesterday’s post where I made the distinction between a system and a room.

A couple of caveats before we dive in—I once again have to apologize for not getting into every room, even rooms I had every intention of experiencing.

There were Grimm MU2s everywhere at CAF 2025 and if you’ve read my review, or any review, you know why—”If you want to hear the best digital music reproduction I’ve heard by an obvious and distinct margin, you’ll need to find a Grimm MU2 to […]

Or new products of note according to my interests.

I enjoy attending the Capital Audiofest as it’s retained small show good vibes even though it’s no longer a small show.

Favorites are fun, Bests are boasts.

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.

“Do you have anything new?” is the most popular and most annoying question asked at hifi shows.

Gershman Acoustics’ 30th Anniversary Black Swan Speakers will see their official launch at CAF 2024.