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High End Vienna 2026 is officially open for high-end business — as are (at least) three other smaller satellite shows. . .

From October 15-18, 2026, Acoustic Sounds will host the inaugural Vinyl Summit, a landmark gathering that will invite audiophiles, vinyl collectors, and dealers alike into an immersive, four-day experience in Salina, Kansas. Read on to see how you can go and/or get involved. . .

At AXPONA 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with Sierra Sound co-founder Michael Fajen (in the foreground) and Aesthetix sales and marketing specialist Brent Hefley (in the reflection) about the gear shown in the Sierra Sound room, including the AMG Viella turntable with 12JT Turbo tonearm, Sorane SA-1.2 tonearm, and Aesthetix Rhea Signature phono stage. Plus: we get an exclusive visit to “The Tonearm Garden”. . .

In our ongoing AXPONA 2026 coverage, Julie Mullins reports on the analog gear she encountered in some exhibit rooms that were put together in tandem by Technics and Nagaoka. . .

Welcome one and all to our upcoming in-depth AXPONA 2026 coverage. Our esteemed colleagues at Stereophile were gracious enough to shared the following video with us as a sneak peek at what's to come. . .

Mais oui! Fidelity Imports and Playback Distribution have just announced the formation of True North Distribution, a new Canadian joint venture dedicated to importing and distributing (in their words) “exceptional” high-fidelity audio products across Canada. . .

Happy Audiophile Day, everyone! To celebrate this most hallowed of days, we’re pleased to share that Discogs has just announced the launch of what they’re calling Dis/Connect, “a global day to unplug from digital distractions and reconnect with the joy of listening to music,” for Saturday, October 18, 2025. Read on to see how you can get involved with and participate in the quite important, analog-centric Dis/Connect event. . .