STU AND LIN’S DUTCH AUDIO EVENT 2025 REPORT
HiFi PiG’s Stu and Lin make their annual trip to the Netherlands to report from the fantastic Dutch Audio Event 2025, or DAE 2025 as it is also known, at the NH Hotel Conference centre in Veldhoven on the outskirts of Eindhoven.
We’ve been attending the Dutch Audio Event show in Veldhoven in the Netherlands since it wasn’t even called the Dutch Audio Event and was known as XFi. It’s changed hands and is now run mainly by HiFi.nl and other partners. It’s always been a very good show with lots of enthusiastic visitors and equally enthusiastic and professional exhibitors. This year, however, was on a different level, and that was clear right from around 9:30 on the Saturday morning when the crowds began to form outside the main entrance.
From my perspective, the level of organisation of this show is second to none, and our thanks (and congratulations) go out to all the folk involved in making this happen! Exhibitors had food laid on each evening, and at lunch, they had packed lunches made for them – even the press attendees had packed lunches made for them – thank you! The excellent food hall of last year wasn’t here this year, but there was decent catering available for visitors, though chioce was pretty limited.
Visitor numbers were well up on anything we’ve experienced at this HiFi show before, and Saturday and Sunday were quite distinct in the kind of folk that attended; Saturday was your enthusiasts and a smattering of couples, whereas couples were more prevalent on the Sunday, though still in a minority.
Exhibitor standards were universally high! Every single room we went in (and we went in them all) had made great efforts in presenting their rooms and preparing their gear to present it in the best light and, of course, sound. There was an excellent mix of big, international HiFi brands and home-grown Dutch talent, with a fabulous regional flavour and strong support for the local guys.
To everyone who stopped us for a selfie or to say hello, we thank you, and it was lovely to catch up with friends we’ve made at the show over the years.
The hotel where the show is held is an old religious building, and it’s huge and sprawling. There is colour coding of different sectors of the hotel, but you do still get lost (which is part of the fun) and there was excellent sign-posting and regular and large maps to tell you where you were.
Huge thanks to Ivo and the team for making us so welcome again and for the energy, profesionalism and fun that they bring to the event. We also would like to thank Norwegian HiFi brand Electrocompaniet for sponsoring our show coverage…more on them later in the show report!
Anyway, enough of that, what you want is the report, and so here it is!
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DUTCH AUDIO EVENT 2025 REPORT
GVR Audio Import
GVR Audio Import demonstrated two systems built from its portfolio of international brands at the Dutch Audio Event. Loudspeakers were supplied by Audio Physic of Germany, cartridges by Hana of Japan, and turntables by Acoustic Solid, also from Germany. Amplification came from Leema Acoustics in the UK, with cabling and accessories provided by Van den Hul of the Netherlands.
However, the thing that caught our collective eye in this room was the brand spanking new kit from Welsh brand Leema. The i85 analogue amplifier with 4 analogue inputs and a MM phono, pre-outs, record output, and a sub output (£1725). The next one up is pretty much the same iD 85, which is the same but has a DAC board in it on its own separate power supply and costs £2155. This adds 2 coax 2 optica,l and a USB input, and so is a digital hub for all your digital kit. Another one is the i150, which is a 150 W a side integrated which draws on the big Graviton power amp at £2585. The iD150 is the same but adds the DAC from the iD85 and costs £3015. All is made in the UK. These all seem to be really good in build and features. I reckon the interest in integrated amps (proper integrated amps) is growing, given the space folk currently have at home for their audio kit. The speakers are the 2699 Euro Classics from Audio Physics.
I did get a listen to the entry-level i85 through a pair of Audio Physic speakers, and whilst the room was pretty busy, it’s clear that this product punches above its relatively modest asking price. I reckon this new range will fly off the shelves, given its price point and feature set.
The room was busy (it was still only minutes after the opening), well laid out, busy, cool and with plenty of people on hand to answer any questions.
Arpeggio Acoustic
Arpeggio Acoustic exhibited in the listening room of Jeroen Tidström at the Dutch Audio Event 2025, showing two loudspeakers: the Magnum Opus and the new Mezzo Opus, which made its premiere at the show.
Arpeggio Acoustic is a manufacturer focused on high-performance loudspeakers, with designs developed to combine advanced engineering with distinctive cabinet construction -they do indeed look quite different from the norm. We got a chance to listen to the Magnum Opus (19000 per speaker compared to the 8K per speaker for the smaller speakers).
Another really nicely laid out room that was simply done, but very cool.
Loewe
The latest TVs from Loewe, and of course, their brand new venture into headphones, the Loewe Leo.
Qobuz
Qobuz was present at the Dutch Audio Event, offering visitors 60 days of free access to its high-resolution streaming service and promoting the new Qobuz Connect. Founded in Paris in 2007, Qobuz was one of the first platforms to provide lossless and high-resolution audio streaming, as well as a download store for albums in various formats. The service is now available in multiple countries worldwide and is widely used by both audiophiles and manufacturers for high-quality digital playback. Many of the exhibitors were using Qobuz as their streaming option too.
D&D Audio
D&D Audio continued its Dutch Audio Event tradition of presenting a wide range of high-end brands. Demonstrations included products from Crystal Cable, SME (UK), Astell&Kern, Siltech, and YG Acoustics, plus the excellent Vitus Audio electronics.
Crystal Cable and Siltech, both based in the Netherlands, are known for high-performance cabling and system accessories. SME, founded in the UK in 1946, is recognised for its precision-engineered tonearms and turntables. YG Acoustics, established in the United States in 2002, produces loudspeakers built with advanced materials and in-house machining.
We got to listen to the Carmel 3 speakers from YG Acoustics with a front end of a stack of INNUOS Statement streaming kit and Vitus amplification. We know INNUOS very well and have heard Vitus a hundred times t show – and have always been very impressed (they’re also very beautiful). The SiA 25 amplifier (around 25K Euro) is an older design that has remained pretty much unchanged for the last 12 years. It’s 25 W a side in Class-A and in AB to around 120W. It’s an integrated design with an SD025 DAC/streamer (around 20K Euros)> The RP102 phono stage was also being used, but we didn’t get pt listen to this – it’s from the reference series and is around 13K.
The SME 35 turntable (introduced earlier in the year at Munich) was on show too but we didn’t get to listen to that. Cables were Siltech and Crystal Cable.
Very Fine Solutions
Belgian importer Very Fine Solutions presented a stunning looking and sounding system, in a beautiful room, packed with punters from the off. The setup combined electronics from MSB Technology (Cascade DAC) and Pilium (Olympus Pre and Katos power), loudspeakers from Magico (S5), cabling from Ikigai Audio Kinsman S line, and digital front ends from Antipodes Audio (Oladra Music Server).
MSB Technology, founded in California in 1986, is known for its DACs and digital audio components. Magico, established in 2004 in California, produces loudspeakers with aluminium enclosures and advanced driver technologies. Ikigai Audio is a Dutch cable manufacturer, while Pilium Audio, based in Greece, designs high-power amplifiers. Antipodes Audio, from New Zealand, specialises in music servers and digital playback solutions.
We have known Very Fine Solutions for a good number of years now and they never fail to put together a room that not only sounds great, but also looks the part. We popped our head the room when Frank, Martine and the team were setting up and it was all markings on the floor and lasers to ensure the system was set up properly and working at its best. You can certainly see that Martine from VFS has a major hand in putting the room given the layout and the presence of two beautiful arrangements of flowers. This is a masterclass (they basically build a room within a room) on how to do a room at a show, and it was suitably busy with a very appreciative audience.
Fine Sounds Benelux
Fine Sounds Benelux presented three systems at the Dutch Audio Event featuring McIntosh and Sonus faber. The highlight was the world premiere of the Sonus faber Amati Supreme loudspeakers. The new Amati are the same as the old in appearance, other than the glass top so you can see the ‘soul of the system’. The Camelia driver mid driver is used, a super tweeter in a cork enclosure, new woofers and two new colours. They are 78K Euros.
The other system used the C22 pre from McIntosh Mc 275 power amp (all tubes) and ML1 speakers from Sonus faber. The turntable is the MT 10 turntable.
The final set was the MC352 integrated tube/ss integrated with the award-winning Sonetto 5 speakers.
The room was suitably busy and well done. So far, the standard of the rooms has been very high, and exhibitors around the world could learn a thing or two from this show and its exhibitors.
Masimo
Masimo Consumer created a wide-ranging presentation at the Dutch Audio Event, featuring systems from Marantz, Bowers & Wilkins, and Denon. The setup included a high-end listening room, a headphone gallery, a mobile custom cinema, and demonstrations linking Bowers & Wilkins audio with lifestyle partnerships, including BMW, David Beckham, and McLaren. There was even a driving simulator for folk to have a play on
Sadly, the main room was doing timed events, which always pose a bit of a problem for us as they are invariably full when we get to them and we rarely have a chance to go back. However, it was clear that Masimo had really given a lot of thought to their setup and layout.
I did get a bit of a listen to the Marantz Horizon wireless speaker, which is a 3800 Euro affair that has 310W of power through a 6.5-inch bass driver, a 4 x 2-inch widebander, and 3 x 1-inch tweeter. It goes low (30Hz) and includes HDMI eARC/ARC, USB (mass Storage), and optical and Toslink connectivity. You can get it in Midnight Sky, Moon Ray colours. This is going to appeal to those that wasn’t good wound without all the boxes.
We were able to pop into the main room just before opening on the Sunday to get some pics of the big B&W system…when Lin was also suitably attired in her Abbey Road shirt (B&W and the recording studio have a long history together), we couldn’t miss the photo opportunity with Andy Kerr, Director of Product Marketing & Communications at Bowers & Wilkins, in his Beatles T-Shirt!
SPL
I really do think that this is some of the best-looking kit out there! Funky, cool, and a bit industrial!
HEADPHONE ZONE
The very cool Headphone Zone in this area was very well set up, with cosy listening nooks around the edge of one of the coffee and snack stations, providing a really nice area for brands including Nobel Audio, iFi, Final, FiiO, Sennheiser and more, to engage with the HeadFi fans in a relaxed atmosphere.
AUDITORIUM
The Dutch Audio Event had a number of keynote speakers over the weekend (needless to say, we never have time to attend these). Speakers included: Hans Beekhuyzen, Jeroen Dezaire, Bruno Putzeys (Kii), Peter Van Willenswaard (Grimm), Andy Moore (Leema), and Aalt Jouk Van Den Hul from Elementen.
Whilst we never have the opportunity to visit these talks, they are clearly very popular with the visitors to this particular event.
DALI Benelux
DALI Benelux presented a range of products from its portfolio in the DALI Benelux Experience rooms at the Dutch Audio Event. The brands included DALI loudspeakers, PSB Speakers, NAD Electronics, and TAGA Harmony, covering systems from entry-level to high-end.
DALI (Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries) was founded in 1983 and is known for loudspeakers that balance performance and accessibility. PSB Speakers, established in Canada in 1972, specialises in loudspeaker design rooted in psychoacoustic research. NAD Electronics, founded in 1972, is best known for amplifiers and integrated systems, while TAGA Harmony offers a broad range of HiFi and home cinema components.
Sadly, we didn’t get to listen to this room, but it was nicely put together and clearly very popular with visitors to the Dutch Audio Event.
Dali also had a display area that was one of the coolest bits of the show, with huge floor cushions and a display featuring carboard cutouts of their staff playing together as a band…funky and fun and great for engaging the visitors.
Livet Audio
Distributor Livet Audio presented a system built from its portfolio of brands. Cabling was provided by Inakustik, HiFi Rose did streaming and accessories, loudspeakers by Piega of Switzerland, and electronics by T+A elektroakustik from Germany. We’ve got a review of some Piega speakers coming up shortly on HiFi PiG.
Piega 801 speakers were making their debut and will be available later in the year. They use a horn-loaded tweeter and are a compact floor stander. The speakers have a 2-3 cm cabinet, which is very thin, but it makes the speaker have a bigger volume for its apparent size. The electronics were from HiFi Rose. We were also introduced to the HiFi Rose RS180 amp, which was a huge story when we ran the news of its launch a few years back, and the Inakustik cables.
T+A were also presented but we didn’t get to listen to the system this time, fab to see Oliver John of the brand though!
Sadly, it was very difficult to hear the speakers in this room because of the noise from visitors at the back of the room. However, the audience did seem to be attentive and very interested in what was being talked about.
More Music
In room 81, More Music presented a large system built around components from Estelon, dCS (Lina DACX), and Aurender (N50) plus Moon by Simaudio (891 pre 861 power amp). The setup combined preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers with music servers and DACs to very good effect. The speakers are the X Diamond Signature edition (100K (ish) limited to only 20 pairs). Cabling was all from Shunyata power distributor Everest X and the Altaira grounding system.
This was a great room with a few spare seats, but people hung around in the doorway and at the back of the room, which made getting to one of the seats quite difficult. This is a pet hate of mine, but nothing to do with the exhibitor and everything to do with visitor etiquette – I might write an article on this!
The Prima Luna EVO300 amp which we have just reviewed, was also on display…fittingly in pink.
The Audio Specialist
Diora Acoustics and Ultrafide featured in the system playing when I was in this room. It was a bit of a boomy system, but then this is a show and hardly the place to give anything a critical listen. However, get over that slight boominess and it was clear that that Geoff Cateluuci’s vocal on his version of Sound of Silence was spectacularly good. I did get a chance to move forward in the room to a better seat and that boominess did dissipate somewhat; proof to me that folk critically assessing gear at shows do so at their own folly – get a rough idea and go see a dealer is my advice!
In the other part of the room was a huge pair of Tannoy speakers with Zeiler electronics that we didn’t get a chance to listen to but folk had already taken the seats in anticipation of it being turned on. Power conditioning throughout was by PLIxIR.
It was a very nicely set up room, dressed in a way that was cool and funky with a great look to it and nice use of plants and lighting.
KLANGQ
In room 22 of the Blue Zone, SW1X Audio Design exhibited a selection of its electronics. The British company follows a design philosophy centred on simplicity, valve technology, and hand-built construction. SW1X Audio Design was founded by Slawa Roschkow and produces DACs, amplifiers, and related components, all developed with the aim of preserving musical integrity through minimal signal processing.
The folk in the room seemed to be lapping up the guitar and clapping tunes that were playing and were very appreciative.
The full system was the VDT II steamer, DAC IV, Balanced Pre III LPX preamplifier, AMP V Titan power amp, and the aforementioned MTR 963 speakers. The speakers were an interesting design using s 6×9 widebander in a large stand-mounted design. The actual amplifier playing in the room when we were in there was the integrated AMP V.
There was an interesting-looking turntable called the ZugSPITZ that had a linear tracking tonearm on the rack too, but we didn’t get the opportunity to get a listen to that, sadly.
This SW1X kit looks really fabulous in a kind of utilitarian but ever-so-cool kind of way.
Kii Audio
Wim Weijers and Chris Reichardt from Kii Audio presented the Kii SEVEN wireless music system. The SEVEN is a compact active loudspeaker that combines wireless connectivity with the company’s DSP-based control system, developed to deliver precision and neutrality in both professional and domestic environments. Also in the room were the BXT, which are the top-of-the-range speaker system from Kii.
All the Kii systems are full of clever technology and are fully active so they just work in the room they are placed in with only a small bit of time needed to set them up – and once that’s done, you are set for good. You can have different presets stored so you can tailor the sound to your tastes or even your music collection.
We did get to listen to the SEVENS and the BXT systems, and this was interesting. We are kind of committed to eventually buying a pair of the SEVENS, but I do think that decision might well evolve, and the BXTs will grace at least one room at HiFi PiG Towers – yes, they are multi-room compliant!
Kii Audio, based in Germany, was founded in 2014 and is best known for the Kii THREE and BXT system, which uses advanced digital signal processing and cardioid dispersion technology. The SEVEN extends this approach into a more compact, wireless format.
We also had the pleasure of meeting Class -D amplification guru, Bruno Putzeys of Kii, at the show…what a sound chap he is too.
You can read our recent review of the Kii Seven here. Stu also shared his thoughts on the Kii Sevens with the audience during the presentation.
Cube Audio / Qualio Audio
At the Dutch Audio Event 2025, Cube Audio introduced its brand, Qualio Audio, though we’ve been well aware of it for some time, having reviewed the first Qualio speakers. The launch included the premiere of the Qualio IQ Ultra, a three-way open-baffle loudspeaker built with drivers from the SB Acoustics Satori series, crossover components of high quality, and an AMT tweeter from Mundorf. Actually, the only bits that are OB are the AMT tweeter and the mid unit, with the bass being dealt with by a ported enclosure.
Cube were using a very modest system made up of Topping electronics to great effect and to an appreciative audience. I sat off to the left of the centre and still got a very good stereo effect.
Cube Audio, based in Poland, is best known for its handmade full-range loudspeakers. With Qualio Audio, the company expands into multi-driver designs while maintaining a focus on open-baffle construction and high-grade component selection.
VOXATIV
From Berlin, Voxativ is always a bit of a treat for us at whatever show we get to visit around Europe. The kit isn’t cheap, but it always looks and sounds very nice indeed…and the Dutch Audio Event was no exception.
We got to listen to the Alberich speaker system (26K) that includes a Wideband top unit with an active bass unit. Sonically, this was excellent, being driven by the T805 SET amplifier delivering just 30 W a side and costing just a smidge under 36K Euros.
The 988 system was making its debut at the Dutch Audio Event. The system has a field coil driver for the widebander driver with a dipolar active bass unit. The price is 99K. This is a good deal of money for a speaker system, but it’s one that really does the job, and I know Jason from Stereophile admired the non-field coil version of the system at the Munich show earlier this year, awarding it best in show, apparently.
Hexagon Audio
Amsterdam-based distributor Hexagon Audio presented a selection of brands from its portfolio. Electronics were represented by Lejonklou of Sweden (a new brand to me), specialising in minimalist amplification, and Aqua Acoustic Quality of Italy, known for high-end DACs and streaming solutions. Loudspeakers came from Graham Audio of the UK, whose designs are based on classic BBC monitors as most folk reading this will already know. We’d expected to see the Welsh brand Ophidian in this room and weren’t disappointed, though we didn’t get to listen to them.
Mafico
The next Mafico room included high-end brands including Bergmann Audio Galder Audio turntable, AVM (CS 5.3) amp, and Harbeth (M40 X02). The Bergmann turntable was fitted with a DS Audio optical cartridge (DW3) and DS W3 eq stage. We got to listen to Sing O The Times by Prince which was a bit of a treat. The room was packed!
We didn’t get to listen to them, but there was also a system with a pair of DeVORE Fidelity speakers fronting the system (with an airtight pre and power set up).
The third system in this room was fronted by a pair of Morel Sopran 934 speakers powered by a Chord Electronics Ultima Pre and Ultima 6 power amp. The Bergmann Modi Thor turntable was using an Audio Note UK IO MC Element cartridge into an Ultimate Reference phono. On the digital side of things was a DAVE DAC (still up there with my favourite ever DACs) and a Hugo M Scaler. It’s a level of the support that Chord Electronics gives to its distributors that they had sent over a couple of their guys to demonstrate this system in the shape of Doug and Moz.
Latham Audio
Latham Audio exhibited a system built around products from Focal, Naim Audio, and Chord Company (cables) at the Dutch Audio Event. The setup was designed to demonstrate strong performance with straightforward system building, appealing to both experienced listeners and those new to high-end audio. Kind of stripped back, but none the worse for it. It’s a testament to the brands involved that you can have a product like the NAIM Uniti with a pair of FOCAL Aria EVO speakers that come together to give you a system that is not made up of a gazillion boxes. Also used in the system were the excellent IsoAcoustics Gaia footers that we use under the main speakers in our system.
Naim and Focal kit was also displayed on the static displays around the sides and back of the room.
The room was well laid out and busy with chatter.
ATC
British loudspeaker brand ATC was very well represented at the Dutch Audio Event 2025 – and thanks for letting us join you at breakfast, I hope we didn’t bore you too much! The speakers that were playing in the room when we were in there were the ATC CN20.
Active speakers seem to be making a bit of a comeback in recent years. I do get why this is a sensible route to go down, but it’s not going to be for everyone, and a straw poll we did on our Facebook page kind of split opinion.
There was a whole load of MUTEC gear in the room, and power conditioning was by PLIxIR.
We also got a listen to the smaller standpoint ATC SCM20ASL Classic with the same electronics and they were really effective in the room.
At the back of the room was a static display of kit from the represented brands and all in this added up to a really nice room.
Our good friend Ronald, who was helping man the room, has recently set up his own shop in ZEEWOLDE and carries only a very select selection of brands, including ATC, Bergmann, Mola Mola, ClearAudio, and Grado.
AudioQuest
AudioQuest introduced the Brave Heart, a new speaker cable featuring the company’s Zero-Tech design. Visitors were able to hear the cable in comparative demonstrations, which was excellent as usual – some brands just train their guys so well that it’s the same standard wherever in the world you get to experience it.
One thing about Audioquest that always impresses me, along with the staff, is that their rooms are always consistently laid out and with consistent branding!
THANK YOU so much for the loan of the digital coax cable, Thijs Helwegen, it is VERY much appreciated!
Penhold BV
In room 58, Penhold BV, a Dutch importer and distributor specialising in building complete systems from a broad portfolio of high-end audio brands. presented a wide-ranging selection of brands at the Dutch Audio Event 2025. Electronics included amplification from Anthem, LUMIN, Fezz Audio, and Rotel (MICHI). Loudspeakers were demonstrated from MartinLogan, known for its electrostatic designs, and Pylon of Poland. Turntables were from Thorens.
Accessories included Paradigm products and Sbooster power supplies, aimed at optimising system performance.
It was interesting to note that Penhold had chosen to set up two systems in the large room, a feature that is becoming much more common at shows we visit around the world. This makes sense to me, given that they have paid a good deal of money for the rooms, and they should endeavour to show off in a live setting as much of their kit as they possibly can. It was great to see Fezz, a brand we have been trying to support for many years, at the Dutch Audio Show. Linette disappeared, and then suddenly Giorgio by Daft Punk struck up, and I knew it was her who had asked for it.
Takumi Audio
Great to see our friend Rik Stoet with his brand of turntables and cartridges, Takumi Audio, on a stand in the food hall, blasting out tunes to the diners. You will see a review very soon as Oscar is currently spinning vinyl on a Takumi deck. The Little Fwend tonearm lifter was also represented as Rik is distributing it in the Netherlands.
System Audio
Your Audio
F&F HiFi
F&F HiFi exhibited as the global distributor of Ilumnia loudspeakers from Belgium and as the Benelux importer of Zanden Audio electronics from Japan.
Ilumnia is known for its LEMS (Linear Excursion Motor System) driver technology, which replaces the traditional spider and suspension system with a free-floating cone design.
Zanden Audio, founded in Osaka in 1980, specialises in valve-based amplification and digital sources, with a focus on hand-built, limited production designs. They really are a beautiful design in the looks department.
One for the tape heads was the Metaxas and Sins Tourbillon reel-to-reel player was playing when we went into this room, and what a treat it was, despite the music really not being to my taste (opera).
DAUDIO
Daudio is based in the Netherlands and has specialised in open-baffle loudspeaker design for over a decade, focusing on natural timbre and spatial realism. DAUDIO were playing their MOB 3 loudspeakers when we went in their room. These are a bigger design than the MOB 2.5 that we recently reviewed and gave our Editor’s Choice award. You can read the review here.
It was a good few years ago that I first heard this brand’s speakers and I loved them then…and my mind hasn’t changed one bit. There is something very natural-sounding about these speakers that even in this less-than-ideal environment, seems to get a really organic sound from them. The guys played a version of a rap tune by a Dutch artist, which was very beautiful – apparently it was recorded on television and the singer just got totally lost in the music…and you can really hear it on this system.
I know I bang on about not judging a brand on their performance at a show (it’s less than ideal surroundings and getting anything to sound half decent is a challenge), but DAUDIO have succeeded in doing a fantastic job every time we have encountered them. They’re not the prettiest of speakers (though I love their looks), but sonically, they excel. These really are quite a special design and for me, the sound of the show up until this point – not a bad comment given their. Relatively affordable price.
We also got to listen to the smaller M1 stand mounters that are also OB, but much smaller and supported by a DAUDIO sub. These are easy to accommodate speakers, but they might well be a good speaker for those looking to get that OB feel, but without having to accommodate the bigger offerings from the brand. The price is 16K Euros for the monitors and the subs. The price reflects the premium drivers used in the speakers. You’d not guess you were listening to such small speakers, and I confess I was a tad sceptical before they started playing some tunes. That scepticism lasted about two bars into the music.
Worth noting, though they aren’t on the DAUDIO website, that the electronics in the room were also by the company.
Yamaha
Semmaa Audio
Semmaa Audio is a Dutch brand dedicated to creating loudspeakers that balance precision and musicality, with all models developed and manufactured locally.
Built in the Netherlands, each model is hand-assembled and tuned, with an emphasis on natural musical reproduction. The company focuses on careful driver selection, cabinet construction, and sustainable production methods, combining advanced technology with a distinct design identity.
The Reality One is the bigger speaker costing 34K, and the smaller ones are, surprisingly enough, called Small Reality and cost about 8K.
The distinct styling isn’t going to appeal to everyone, for sure, but they sounded really nice in this room, being powered by Eversolo electronics. We seem to have hit a bit of a rich seam of Dutch-made kit on this stretch of the show.
DB Module
The Beton speaker (the one in the frame) is made of concrete (as are the other models) and is a very interesting shape. Sadly, I didn’t get a chance to speak to the guy running the room, as he was in conversation with a potential customer by the sounds of the chatter.
I’ve left a review request card, so let’s hope we can get these in for a review at some point in the near future.
KAD Audio
Dutch manufacturer KAD Audio presented the K7 EVO2 active loudspeakers at the Dutch Audio Event 2025. The company has exhibited at the show before, and their latest speaker is a tall and slender design with a pair of bass drivers, a pair of midsize, and a tweeter.
KAD Audio specialises in active loudspeaker systems designed and built in the Netherlands, combining integrated amplification with digital processing. They have wireless 24-bit 96kHz connectivity, and are customisable to your living space with their onboard signal processing. There are two modes, the larger K7 (which we got to hear) is 39500 euros, and a smaller K5 stand mounter that they say is ideal for smaller rooms.
Monitor Audio
Monitor Audio Nederland exhibited with a range of products from across its portfolio, including loudspeakers from Monitor Audio, electronics from Roksan, and furniture solutions from Blok Audio. New introductions on show included the Bronze 7G loudspeakers, Vestia subwoofers, and Roksan Caspian amplifier.
We got to have a listen to the smaller standmounts, and I was really pleasantly surprised by the nice tight bass these produced, along with the nice and clear vocals and piano of the tune we heard.
The turntable was by Transrotor.
Your Audio
Your Audio
The second of the Your Audio rooms was hosted by our friend Mark Perfect (best known for his work with Trilogy), which was a nice treat. At this show, he was showing off and demonstrating the mains products from ISOL8. I thought the explained modus operandi was interesting; do most people think it sounds better in blind tests, then they make it. Mark did the demo of things being connected to a normal-looking mains block and then switched over. The differences were immediate and not subtle; more clarity and more separation. A cool dem. The change was a cable going straight into the crappy hotel mains, nothing more. The second change was the same mains cable into the crap hotel mains, and then changed, going from a power mains block with DC blocking on the negative side of the mains. This was another step up in performance in clarity. Another cool dem. The next dem was a conditioned mains block with a high current (less conditioning) for the amp and a fully conditioned socket for the CD player. The switch was to the Powerline Ultra fully filtered mains block, and you got the same kind of effect.
Also in the room were TransRotor turntables, Pathos amps, and Union Research kit Speakers were by Opera.
Temporal Coherence and Hepta
We’ve heard the dem in the Temporal Coherence room at the Dutch Audio Event a few times, and it’s a good demonstration of their kit.
Davone
Davone, based in Denmark since 2007, exhibited a new loudspeaker model at the Dutch Audio Event: the Reference 3 Twist-R (7400 Euros/Pair. The company is known for combining advanced acoustic design with distinctive handcrafted cabinet work, often drawing inspiration from Danish furniture traditions. I’ve been a follower of the brand for a good while now and absolutely love the design of their loudspeakers. They have classic design cues that are clearly influenced by designers such as Eames. It’s impossible to make a comment on the speakers when you are listening in isolation, but they did sound very nice, with very clear vocals and piano on the tune we heard.
Voice Victory
The last room of the day was the Voice Victory room. I got a chance to speak to Ferdinand, the designer of the speakers. The concept is “new generation audio” – making high-end affordable for a younger audience and a bigger audience. The Hypex amps and the speakers come together. We listened to the smaller of the speakers in white, and they did sound very nice. The smaller ones are 5K a pair for the speakers alone, and the larger are 12K, and I reckon the smaller ones definitely offer decent bang for your buck.
Day one over and done with, Sunday morning was upon us, and as we went down to the main reception, it was clear that Sunday was going to be big too. People queuing at 9:30 for a 10 am start…and not just one or two, but a throng.
Aequo Audio
We kicked things off with Aequo Audio as they presented the new Ensium loudspeaker. Chief designer Ivo Sparidaens and his partner Paul Rassin demonstrated the model alongside the technologies that characterise the company’s designs, which combine advanced engineering with distinctive cabinet construction.
The new speakers have anano-tech cabinets, which the speakers are cast from. This is 2x stiffer than aluminium and with 10 x better damping. This transforms vibrations to heat from 1 to 100 000Hz. So the cabinets are effectively non-resonant and essentially dead. The speakers have analogue room correction, which I’ll not go into here, but I’ll check with Paul and get a press release on this as it’s an interesting concept for readers to read about in more depth in the future. The previous speakers from Aqua also used this tech, too.
Aequo were using Westminster Labs amplifiers.
They were playing some classical music when we were in the room, but naturally, I requested something a little more in keeping with what we are used to. We’ve known these guys since pretty much when they started out and it’s been fabulous to watch how they have grown and how their designs have developed to the current state of affairs. That’s a roundabout way of saying that they sounded great. I also noted how they managed to achieve such a balanced sound in the room, which was itself nicely dressed and unfussy. Really lovely and balanced!
Hear Everything Audio/Audio Import
Hear Everything Audio/Audio Import demonstrated two systems at the Dutch Audio Event 2025: one aimed at accessibility and another at the high-end. Brands featured included Guru Audio from Sweden, C.E.C. from Japan, and Merrill Audio from the United States.
I think this was a really interesting thing to do. One system was based around CEC CD5 USB DAC CD player, Quad 303/33 (amps run in mono) with the Guru 20s, with a total price of 11700 Euros. The other with Merrill Element 110 monos and Clay Michael preamplifier, with the CEC CD2M dedicated CD player, the Guru42s were on the end of this system total price 42K. I might just have ordered a CDC spinner.
We got to listen to the bigger and more expensive system and it was lovely, chilled and without any abrasiveness whatsoever.
A lovely way to start this Sunday morning.
New Transtec / Quad
New Transtec presented a system featuring Quad, with the debut of the new Platina integrated amplifier and streamer that looks very sleek and rather lovely. This marked the first public showing in the Netherlands of the model at the Dutch Audio Event 2025. The new kit is not your usual styling for Quad and is more your “usual” Hifi box styling – not that this is in any way a bad thing! Speakers we got to listen to were the new 2912X, which are the latest electrostatic speakers from the British legend in HiFi. We were told that these go flat to 32Hz, which is pretty incredible and playing the tunes they did, I can well believe it. No, these aren’t going to play loud and in a home cinema setting, but pretty incredible for an electrostatic which has a reputation for being compromised in the bass…some of the rooms’ info sheets fell over when the lower notes were reached, which, whilst not intentional, was a cool thing to emphasise the point.
Also in the room were the Castle Windsor Duke loudspeakers that looked quite beautiful for a larger pair of standmounts costing just 3000 Euros,
New TransTec also sells the VTL range of electronics, which has a growing number of followers in the UK and beyond.
The people running the room were very informative and were only too keen to answer questions from the inquisitive audience.
It’s nice to see the British brands I grew up lusting after still being much loved in the Netherlands. And actually very nice to hear a bit of Pink Floyd on a Sunday morning!
Rhapsody Import
This room was packed from the off, to the point we couldn’t get in when we first passed the room and had to double back on ourselves. Needless to say, we were treated to some very high-end gear with the system being fronted by Wilson Benesch speakers and sub (though they don’t call it a sub), Pink Faun and CH Precision fronted the system.
The atmosphere in the room was electric, and we got to listen to some Ten Years After recorded in Amsterdam and played on vinyl. Some people don’t get the whole thing of high-end audio, but it was pretty clear that the people in the room most certainly did and were lapping it up, which was fabulous to experience!
Audio Group Denmark
Audio Group Denmark presented its four brands: Ansuz Acoustics, Aavik Acoustics, Børresen Acoustics, and Axxess. The demonstrations combined electronics, loudspeakers, and cabling from across the group, highlighting the design and technological approach developed within the company.
Audio Group Denmark, based in Aalborg, was formed in 2020 and has grown to encompass four high-end audio brands. Aavik specialises in electronics, Børresen produces loudspeakers, Ansuz focuses on cabling and resonance control, and Axxess offers more accessible products built on the same design principles. I’m a bit of a fanboy, if truth be known, and sitting down in the hot seat reminded me just why that is.
The room was hosted by the wonderful Frits and Frank (who we’ve dubbed FrankenFfrits), and it has to be said, they did a wonderful job of setting the room up to get the very best from the system – quite a feat, given there was no room treatment. These guys are all over the world at shows and seem to be exhibiting somewhere in the world every single week of the year, so I guess they know what they are doing.
The speakers we got to listen to were the Børresen Acoustics T3 Silver Supreme Edition at 100K Euros a pair and aided by the A3 Bass module. Powering the speakers was the Aavik I-588 integrated amplifier and feeding that was the Aavik SD588 streamer DAC.
It’s also worth noting that the ancillary kit in this system is important and we had switches, cables, and power distribution by Ansuz throughout. I’m well aware that many folk think this stuff is all bollocks, and if that’s the camp you are in, all well and good, but for those willing to listen and not be influenced by preconceived assumptions, I believe they add a good degree of magic (yes, I know it’s voodoo) to the system as a whole.
We did stay in this room somewhat longer than we should, but it was quite a treat to get to listen to Lou Reed’s Walk on the Wild Side on a Sunday morning. I gave up the hot seat to move well off-axis, but the imaging hardly suffered at all, and the tonal quality of these speakers is spectacular.
Quite perfect!
House of Audio
There was a lot of kit in this room from the likes of Revival Audio, Q Acoustics, and more, but we got to listen to a system that was fronted by the Mofi Source Point 10 system, and before they switched over to the mahoosive Revival Audio Atlante 7 EVO speakers. Electronics were from Advance Paris, which certainly looked the part, and a little Wiim Ultra device.
I really do like the Revival Audio Atlante 7 Evos, and I’ve heard them a few times at shows. These are the top speakers in the Revival Audio range and really are huge and are front ported. They are 9400 Euros. Jacky and his team have done a great job with these speakers, and the 15” driver could have made these a bit boomy, but they just aren’t.
Music2 Audio Import
This was a large room that was very tastefully and coolly lit – I even spotted a lava lamp lurking behind the amps. We’re talking seriously high-end kit in here and it was both surprising and nice to be a able to find a seat without any issues – I’d have expected it to be rammed given the level of the kit, but it just wasn’t – their misfortune, I guess as it did sound very nice indeed, with a big and yet refined sound that sounded great – loud, but not overpowering in any way.
The full system playing was as follows:
Blumenhofer 2×270 loudspeakers, Trafomatic Elysian minis, Trafomatic Lara R preamp, Trafomatic Luna phonstage, Ikeda IST-201 SUT, Aidas Malachite Silver cartridge, Feikert Volare turntable with a reed 1H tonearm and another Reed Muse 3C spinner and 5T arm, The optical cartridge was a Reed SF with Reed EQ. The streamer was a Grimm Mu-2 with a Yeti switch, and all cables and filtering were also by Yeti. Racks were by Rogoz.
ERCT
Dutch & Dutch
Dutch & Dutch showed the new 6c loudspeaker, a compact model developed from the company’s first product, the 8c, which has gained worldwide recognition and a number of industry awards. The 6c was created for listeners who wanted the performance of the 8c in a smaller enclosure – and it succeeded playing a version of Brown Sugar by the Stones. It keeps the company’s approach of built-in amplification, streaming, and RoomMatching technology for integration with the listening environment.
The 6c is also intended as the basis for a forthcoming full-range floorstanding system, with an optional bass module planned for release in 2026.
Dutch & Dutch is based in Rotterdam and so I guess this is their local show. The room was pretty small compared to the Music2 Audio Import room we had just come from, but they managed to dress it tastefully and got a fabulously balanced sound from it.
Grimm Audio
In the Grimm room, Eelco Grimm and Guido Tent demonstrated the LS1c loudspeakers partnered with SB1 bass modules, driven by the MU1 streaming source and the PW1 phono preamplifier, with vinyl playback via a Dr. Feickert Volare 25 turntable. The new software Grimm were debuting introduces official Roon endpoint support, allowing the internal Roon Server to be disabled when using an external one, with full volume control in dB and detailed signal path display. The update also adds Tidal Connect and UPnP playback with loudness normalisation, expanded file format support, and float file compatibility.
Additional improvements include faster standby response, volume control on all digital outputs, updated LS1 firmware integration, enhanced display stability, and better system logging. The release, version 2.0.0, will also be Audirvana-approved and includes a built-in bit-test for verifying digital transparency.
At 2pm on both days, Peter van Willenswaard gave an auditorium talk on the development of the PW1 phono stage, and I would have loved to have been able to get back for that, but it just wasn’t practical.
Grimm Audio is a Dutch company co-founded by Eelco Grimm and Guido Tent, and they are based in Eindhoven and so this is literally their local event.
Grimm clearly has a loyal local following , and they had this room set up really nicely with tasteful decoration and branding around the room too. This is important, and given the kind of products that Grimm produce (and I hope they don’t mind me suggesting that they are a luxury lifestyle brand) they have their branding on point.
We got to listen to a bit of classical music on the system using the new phono and whilst wasn’t to my taste, it was well produced and you’d have hardly known it was on vinyl given the level of clarity and fidelity. They also played at a volume that was reasonable for the room.
IsoAcoustics
If you’ve read any of our show reports where IsoAcoustics have been taking part, you will know our thoughts on these excellent isolation products. For those that have not seen this before, you get two sets of identical Focal speakers set up, with one on ISoAcoustic Gaia footers and one without. They play with and without a switch, and the difference with them in place is pretty obvious. There’s general tightening of the sound overall, and it’s just “better”. Needless to say, we use their products a fair bit in our systems.
ERCT
ERCT presented a wide selection of high-end audio brands at the Dutch Audio Event, covering loudspeakers, electronics, sources, and accessories. The lineup included Audiomica Laboratory cabling and turntables from Analog Manufaktur Germany, with amplification and sources from Norma Audio Electronics and Cary Audio. Loudspeakers were demonstrated from Davis Acoustics, Ø Audio, and Von Schweikert Audio.
Digital front ends came from brands such as Eversolo Audio, Moondrop, and Zidoo, while analogue sources were represented by Thales and Goldenberg Audio. Velodyne Acoustics provided subwoofers, and supporting products came from Solid Tech, Luxsin Audio, Rogue Audio, Rokna, Auris Audio, and Powergrip.
In the first system in this room, we got to listen to an Auris tube amp through the Von Schweikert Audio speakers you see in the pictures, and it sounded really rather pleasant with a very wide stage and good tone. The room was very nicely put together and clearly ERCT knows what they are doing, given the number of folk in the room. Really nice to hear Hi Ren by REN played.
A quick spin around of the room and we had the Electrocompaniet AW800M reference mono power amplifiers, paired with an Auris preamplifier and the ECP2-MKII phono stage for vinyl playback. Digital conversion was handled by the Rockna Audio WaveDream Signature DAC, while the Auris Bayadere 5 turntable provided the analogue front end. Cabling was supplied by Audiomica. Loudspeakers were Ø Audio’s Verdande, a Norwegian design selected to partner Electrocompaniet’s electronics. We use the AW800 M monos at home along with the Ø Audio’s Icon 12s and so this was pretty much a home-from-home system. We got to hear the now staple Stronger at VOLUME which was class! For reference, the new pre from Electrocompanet comes out soon (you’ll have seen me drooling over it at Munich) and it’s probably the most hotly anticipated product of the year at HiFi PiG Towers.
ECRT (second room)
A smaller setup than the one we just heard in the above room. The system was based around Eversolo, Powergrip, and Davis acoustics.
Transcontentia
Leica and Linn doing lifestyle AV very stylishly. (Editor Stu had to be physically dragged out of this room as he would have happily chatted cameras all day with the Leica chap).
Auer Acoustics
Auer Acoustics, a relatively young German loudspeaker manufacturer, combines “industrial precision with traditional craftsmanship”, aiming for loudspeaker designs that deliver a natural and dynamic presentation. The cabinets reflect a European design ethos, with slim proportions and attention to detail in finish and construction.
Auer Acoustics focuses on producing loudspeakers for listeners seeking accuracy and refinement, with all models designed and built in Germany. We got to listen to the Versura V2 speakers, which are a 3-way design with a sensitivity of 89dB and which go down to 35Hz. In keeping with the company’s ethos, they are a tall and relatively slim speaker that sounded magnificent in this room.
Now the room is very interesting as Auer had basically built a room within a room, which was the most impressive thing I’ve seen done at this show with regards to room setup; it was all branded and with room treatment all built in. It even has its own entrance door, after the main entrance into the room from the coridoor. This may seem a small thing to you, dear reader, but the truth is that this gives listeners at the show a very real idea of what the speakers can do in their home, like a proper dealer demonstration at a show. Clever!
Servi-Q
Servi-Q introduced two products making their first appearance at the Dutch Audio Event: the ELAC Concentro M 807 loudspeakers and the Advance Paris Nova electronics.
ELAC presented the new Concentro M 807 loudspeaker at the Dutch Audio Event 2025, shown for the first time by distributor Servi-Q. The model continues the company’s long-running Concentro line, originally developed as ELAC’s statement loudspeaker series.
Designed in collaboration with a Hamburg design studio, the M 807 features a curved cabinet finished in high-gloss lacquer with aluminium detailing. The loudspeaker introduces ELAC’s new VXe technology, which employs a circular six-driver array surrounding the JET 6c tweeter in a concentric layout. Five selectable modes allow adjustment of the direct and diffuse sound balance to suit room acoustics and positioning. They are 44K Euros. I did sit in the hot seat to get a listen to these speakers, and they were wonderfully focused and very musical sounding on the end of the Advance Paris electronics.
STUDO-HIFI
German company STUDO-HIFI presented two new products at the Dutch Audio Event: the Corneo horn loudspeaker and the STUDO 20 turntable. Both were unveiled at the show as part of the brand’s latest developments.
The turntable is absolutely mental with a 20-inch tonearm. Price is 25K Euros.
The speakers you see are 16K, which, for horns like this, seems a bit of a bargain.
STUDO-HIFI specialises in high-end audio components that combine traditional design approaches, such as horn-loaded loudspeakers, with modern engineering and manufacturing techniques. It was the first time I think I’ve come across the brand, but the Dutch audience clearly knew them as the room was very busy.
The music wasn’t to my taste, but I could appreciate the sound.
WADAX / Reference Sounds
Reference Sounds introduced new Studio Series components from WADAX at the Dutch Audio Event 2025: a clock and a dedicated power supply designed to partner with the WADAX Studio Player. These additions were demonstrated as part of a complete digital front end. Brandon had flown in to support the WADAX brand, and he’s just a natural at this game and introduced tune after tune that the crowd lapped up. The WADAX Studio Player is apparently flying off the shelves!
The Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems Epic 1600 mono power amplifiers were the centerpiece of the system. Each amplifier is built around a 5.5 kVA ring-core transformer, a 600,000 microfarad capacitor buffer, and 112 power output transistors, with a weight of 258 kilograms per channel.
On each side of the D’Agostinos were the Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX, the largest production model in the company’s range and shown for the first time in the Benelux at the Dutch Audio Event 2025.
So that’s the kit in this room, but let’s talk about the sound a bit. Needless to say, it was a case of bind and drive to get into the room as it was packed to overflowing (I’d love to see this kind of level of kit demoed at Audio Show Deluxe 2026).
Fabulous!
There was also a space outside the Reference Sounds room with cans and a system playing tunes.
Reference Sounds
Sad to say for us but great for Reference Sounds, but I just couldn’t get into the room, it was packed with folks getting introduced to the new JBL loudspeakers.
Joeint
It was fab to see Kerr Acoustics at the Dutch Audio Event 2025. The stand mounters are the K300 (7690 Euros), and the floor standers are the K320 (10580). The Kerr Acoustics speakers were being fed by a Rega Aethos integrated amplifier (4599), with digital signals by Chord Electronics kit, all on a Solidsteel rack. Timed sessions were in place with the Kerr Acoustics speakers switching over with Totem Acoustics speakers – we got to hear the Kerrs and they sounded really rather nice in this massive space – I thought they’d struggle in such a space, but they didn’t.
In addition to the digital front end was the Planar 3 using a Fono MM phono stage, though we didn’t have a chance to listen to this.
Driade Systems
The Driade Systems room had Soulnote electronics along with Driade speakers.
Audio Analogue and Airtech
It was really nice to see Italian brand Audio Analogue (and AirTech) at the Dutch Audio Show 2025. They had the Airtech ATS01 Hybrid speakers, Audio Analogue Absolute Power amp that gives you 50 W of Class A power provided the juice with an Absolute Line preamp controlling it. The AA Phono dealt with the signal coming from the turntable, but we actually got to listen to the AA Drive and AA Drive. Cables were all Airtech (needless to say) and were from the brand’s Zero and Stargate series.
A short while ago I reviewed the Audio Analogue Maestro II Integrated Amplifier and you can read that review here. I loved it!
We got to listen to some choral music and (shock horror) regular readers will be shocked to hear that I actually do enjoy a bit of choral and organ music. It was a big sound that was balanced and very much in keeping with the size of the room, it being neither overblown nor overdone. It’s very easy to play too loud at a show like this, but AA had this judged perfectly! Lovely to see Stefano, the rest of the team were at the Budapest show but we will be seeing them in Warsaw.
Cyrus Audio / One HiFi
One HiFi presented Cyrus Audio as one of its Benelux distribution brands. We’d expected to hear the 80 Series of products but were treated to the 40 Series, the new 80 Amp being on static display. We had the 40 ST Streamer, 40 Amp, and the 40 PSU. Supplying the digital signal was the 40 CD integrated CD player. The Cyrus turntable wasn’t playing when we were in the room, but that had the 40PPA phono stage with it, All this was being fed through a pair of Dynaudio stand mounters, and cabling was all by Audioquest.
City Audio Trade
City Audio Trade presented a system combining a wide range of brands. Qln of Sweden provided loudspeakers, Skyanalog of China moving-coil cartridges, and Trigon were on show. Merason Audio from Switzerland supplied DACs, with additional amplification and support components from BLUE AMP and Holborne of Switzerland.
Italian brands Chario and Mastersound added loudspeakers and valve amplification, while Trigon Audio of Germany contributed electronics, and Audes from Estonia provided power conditioning.
The QLN speakers were quite interesting and these were the QLN Prestige Three at 9900 Euros a pair.
The Trigon Exceed II integrated amp provided the juice and this is a proper modern integrated with 5 analogue inputs, 4 digital SPDIF inputs, and a USB input. You get 2 x 90W at 8 ohms and it costs 5500 Euros in the normal finish and 6350 in the chrome finish you see here. The remote adds another 295 to the price.
Sonos Europe
ACM Premium
ACM Premium were showing off the Perreux Audio 300IX pre/DAC and the VP4 power amplifier, an Antipodes Music server and a Muarah MT1 turntable.
Also in the room were the Network Acoustics switch and a B77 reel-reel player from Revox. Speakers were the excellent Brodmann Vienna Classic VC7.
Highend Music
Pro-Ject Audio Systems and importer Highend Music presented a system featuring brands including Triangle and Musical Fidelity.
The room was big with a system playing quite quietly, but there were loads of static displays and lots of staff on hand to answer any questions that visitors to the Dutch Audio Event might have. The room was suitably busy and buzzy with people eager to find out more about the HighEnd Music brands.
Pai-Audiovideo
Pai-Audiovideo exhibited in two rooms at the Dutch Audio Event 2025, presenting complete audio-video systems built from its portfolio of brands. The demonstrations included furniture solutions from Creaktiv, amplification and streaming from Primare of Sweden, loudspeakers from System Audio of Denmark, and additional solutions from Perlisten Audio.
I do think that the Perlisten speakers are a great brand that sound excellent without costing a small fortune and they partnered very well with the Primare electronics.
Canvas
Canvas is a kind of cool product that aims to blur the boundaries between a classic soundbar and a normal HiFi. It did sound excellent, but sadly the room was empty – perhaps audiophiles aren’t ready for the future…
HiFi Corner Trading / Lyngdorf Audio
HiFi Corner Trading presented two new products from Lyngdorf Audio: the TDAI-2210 integrated amplifier (available next month) and the FR-2 loudspeakers. Both were demonstrated together, with an introduction by company founder Peter Lyngdorf. The demonstration suggested that the TDAI-2210 was in fact, a big DAC that can also power your speakers. This gear is clearly aimed at lifestyle buyers, but that’s not a bad thing. The speakers are about 4500 Euros.
Luxman / Dynaudio
Audioscript marked Luxman’s 100th anniversary with the Centennial Black Edition system, a complete setup finished in black and comprising components from streamer to turntable. Loudspeakers were provided by Dynaudio in the shape of the Confidence 20 stand mounters.
And that, as they say, is your lot.
This has been a truly wonderful show with (we guesstimate) around 7000 people over the two days. Thank you to the organisers of the Dutch Audio Show, HiFi.nl, Ivo and all of his team, all the exhibitors who made such an effort to make their rooms so inviting, to all the visitors who took he time to visit, and to all the people that stopped to say hello or ask for a selfie with us (read Lin). We do a lot of shows all over the world and this is certainly one of our most favourite events. The vibe is UP, the venue is great, and the organisation is second to absolutely none!
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Linette and Stuart Smith
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