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Toronto Audiofest
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-19 | Westin Toronto Airport Hotel, 950 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON, M9W 5N4, Canada
Come hear us in Room 437!

October 17-19, 2025
The Westin Toronto Airport
950 Dixon Rd, Toronto, ON M9W 5N4
toronto.audiofest.ca

The Toronto Audiofest is made available to audio companies who believe that supporting the audio industry and its community, including the many enthusiasts who come to attend shows, is important to the industry’s development and overall vitality.
These shows represent the only way dealers and manufacturers can meet so many audio enthusiasts face-to-face in one place, people who have come to see, hear, and shop hundreds of brands and products in a festive, quality environment that can’t be found anywhere else, and to share their findings with others.

Experience the Future of Sound – AudioVision San Francisco
2025-10-18 - 2025-10-19 | Audio Video San Francisco, 1628 California St, San Francisco, CA, United States
AudioVision San Francisco Presents
THE BIG IN-STORE HIFI CELEBRATION
Oct 18th and 19th
Join us for AVSF’s celebration of 26 Years of HiFi for the love of music.

RSVP: info@audiovisionSF.com
1628 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

www.audiovisionsf.com

2025 Singapore Hi-End Asia International Audio Visual Show
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-25 | Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039593
October 23-25

Join us with Audio 88 at Singapore’s flagship premium Hi-Fi & AV lifestyle event!

Learn more about this great event here: hiendasia.com

October 23 10am – 8pm
October 24 10am – 8pm
October 25 10am – 5pm

Level 3, Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre

The Sound Advantage Hosts MartinLogan, McIntosh and Nordost
2025-10-23 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Sound Advantage, 908 N Main St, Rochester, MI 48307, USA
Oct 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Sound Advantage, 908 N Main St, Rochester, MI 48307, USA
About the event

The Sound Advantage latest exclusive event will invite three exceptional brands MartinLogan, McIntosh and Nordost to create an unforgettable sensory experience for our VIP guests. We will be demoing the incomparable MartinLogan Neolith widely considered the apogee of electrostatic performance! The event will be hosted by Allan Tarrant, Russell Woolfolk, MJ Davis of MartinLogan, and Jacob Goldwax of Nordost. Food and drinks will be served throughout the event.
We will be raffling off a some amazing prizes and offering special event pricing and trade up promotions on Nordost! To have a chance at winning these, you’ll need to RSVP and attend the event. At the event you’ll receive one ticket to enter for the drawing.

RSVP HERE

www.thesoundadvantage.com

Audio Video Show - Poland
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26 | PGE Narodowy
27th edition of the AUDIO VIDEO SHOW
The AUDIO VIDEO SHOW is Poland’s largest exhibition of audio-video and home cinema equipment. With nearly 150 exhibitors and 160 presentation rooms, it is the second-largest event of its kind in Europe. The event’s goal is to provide all visitors with a firsthand experience of the capabilities of the devices on display. For this reason, the exhibition, like other similar events held around the world, is held not in a crowded and noisy exhibition center, but in the VIP lounges of the PGE National Stadium and the luxurious Warsaw hotels of the Golden Tulip and Radisson Blu Sobieski.

October 24th to 26th
PGE Narodowy Stadium
www.audioshow.pl

Nuts About Hi Fi – October Listening Party
2025-10-24 16:00 - 22:00 | Nuts About HiFi, 9960 Silverdale Way #3, Silverdale, WA, 98383
Join us at Nuts About HiFi, October 24th at 4PM, for a very special listening party!
Here’s what Jim Lee from Nuts About Hi Fi has to say about this stacked event:

Join us for an exciting evening where you’ll have the unique opportunity to experience remarkable product demonstrations and insights from industry leaders. We are honored to host:

Mr. Jim White, founder and chief design engineer of Aesthetix Audio, who will be showcasing his latest product releases.

Ms. Amy Hansen from Nordost, who will explain the many benefits of their system support products.

Mr. Sanjay Sharma from Focal, available to answer any questions about their amazing company and product lineup.

Mr. Ryan Goelzenleuchrer from Stealth Speakers, demonstrating his unique custom outdoor speakers.Mr. Garth Leerer from Musical Surroundings.

Mr. Dan McMillan from JL Audio.

In addition to the incredible audio experiences, we’ll be providing complimentary food, beverages, and exciting door prizes. To enhance the evening, celebrated local artist Mr. Cory Bennett Anderson will also be joining us to display some of his new works.
The party is scheduled to begin around 4:00 PM and officially conclude at 10:00 PM.
We are very excited to share this experience with our fellow music lovers and demonstrate what is truly possible when you care enough to own the best. We look forward to seeing you there!

October 24, 2025
4 – 10 PM
9960 Silverdale Way Silverdale, WA 98383
RSVP: (360) 340-8813 or (360) 698-1348
www.nutsabouthifi.com

Capital Audiofest
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-16 | The Hilton Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Come hear us in Room 757!
November 14-16, 2025
The Hilton Rockville
1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville MD 20852
www.capitalaudiofest.com

Welcome to the Capital Audiofest, the East Coast’s Favorite Audio Show! CAF started out in 2010 as a very casual show and has evolved into a well-organized and well-attended event that most everyone in the audio industry knows about.
CAF is recognized as a fun, friendly and family-oriented show, where you often see families strolling from room to room listening to music, auditioning gear and browsing the multiple bins of vinyl records, CDs and accessories in the Atrium Marketplace. In the evenings we have live music in the bar and special live performers in the Theater, and local distillers offering tastings.
CAF is an experience that, once you try it you will feel as though you’re part of the family.​
See you at our next event!

November Hi-Fi Show – Philippines
2025-11-15 - 2025-11-16 | Makati Diamond Residences, 118 Legazpi Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Step into a world of sound at the November HiFi Show Philippines 2025 — November 15–16, 2025 at Makati Diamond Residences!
Free entry and everything your ears could dream of. From high-end 2-channel audio setups, home theatres, vintage vacuum tubes, vinyl & CDs, to the latest portable audio gear — we’ve got it all. This is the ultimate gathering for audiophiles, enthusiasts, collectors, and sound seekers. Bring your curious ears, your vinyl wish list, or just your love for all things audio — because this is where the community unites. See you there!

Makati Diamond Residences, 118 Legazpi Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
November 15-16, 2025 | 10am-6pm

www.facebook.com/NovemberHiFiShow

HXOS Eikona Show - Athens
2025-11-15 - 2025-11-16 | Wyndham Grand Athens, Μεγ. Αλεξάνδρου 2, Αθήνα 104 37
November 15-16

Join us with Orpheus Audio at HXOS Eikona in Athens!

Wyndham Grand Athens
Μεγ. Αλεξάνδρου 2, Αθήνα 104 37

highend.show

JS Audio – Holiday HiFi Meet and Greet
2025-12-13 16:30 | JS Audio, 4919 St. Elmo Ave, Bethesda, MD, 00814, United States
Join us at JS Audio this weekend for their Holiday HiFi Meet and Greet, alongside Wilson Audio and Dan D’Agostino!
Saturday Dec 13, 4:30pm
From our friends at JS Audio:

Holiday HiFi Meet and Greet:
Wilson Audio’s Bill Peugh, Dan D’Agostino, Nordost

We are looking forward to hosting you all for an afternoon of music and friends, this Saturday, December 13.
Bill Peugh will join us from Wilson Audio, as well as Dan D’Agostino’s Josh Dellinger, Nordost’s Seth Snyder, and Nordost Americas VP Amy Hansen.

Our end of year party will feature musical favorites on our Chronosonic XVX loudspeakers.. paired with a full D’Agostino Relentless pairing and dCS’s Varése digital system.
Please RSVP Here!

Special Guests
Bill Peugh,
Wilson Audio
Josh Dellinger,
Dan D’Agostino
Amy Hansen and Seth Snyder,
Nordost Cables

Quick Facts
Date: Saturday, December 13th
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: JS Audio Bethesda

RSVP Here

Questions about the event?
Please call us at 301 656 7020
email: JSAudio@JSAudio.com
JS AUDIO | www.JSAudio.com

JS Audio, Inc. | 4919 St. Elmo Ave. | Bethesda, MD 20814 US

Absolute Experience
2026-01-30 - 2026-01-31 | Absolute AV, 6303 Bowness Rd NW #100, Calgary, AB, T3B 0E4, Canada
As we welcome 2026, Absolute Audio is proud to celebrate 21 years in business, alongside our valued industry partners.We invite you to join us on January 30 and 31, from 2:00-7:00 p.m., at Absolute Audio, 6303 Bowness Road NW, for an enlightening evening of exceptional music reproduction, engaging conversation, and warm hospitality. Appetizers and good cheer provided. Industry specialists will be on hand to offer insight and answer questions. We welcome you to bring a fellow audio enthusiast to share the “Absolute Experience”.

We look forward to hosting a memorable evening dedicated to the art of sound. This complimentary event has limited space, so please RSVP by January 26 by emailing info@absoluteaudio.ca or calling (403) 202-7302.

3mA – Varèse Launch Event
2026-01-31 17:00 | 3mA, 3502 W. Alabama St., Houston, TX, 77027, United States
Saturday January 31st at 5PM, join us at 3mA Audio in Texas for their Varèse Launch Event!
Featuring dCS, YG Acoustics, Boulder Amplifiers, and, of course, Nordost.
RSVP only

+1 832-530-4716

sales@3maaudio.com

Florida International Audio Expo
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Sheraton Tampa Brandon, 10221 Princess Palm Ave, Tampa, FL, 33610, United States
We’re partnering with House of Stereo for the Florida International Audio Expo!
The eighth annual Florida International Audio Expo is the chance for audio aficionados to explore an exciting showcase of products such as stereos, headphones, loudspeakers, cables, amplifiers and more. Join us for this exciting family event.
February 20 – 22, 2026Fri & Sat: 10am to 6pmSun: 10am to 4pm

Montreal Audiofest
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22 | Hotel Bonaventure, 900 Rue de la Gauchetière O, Montréal, QC, H5A 1E4, Canada
Celebrating its 37th edition this year, Montreal Audiofest remains the must-attend event for audiophiles.
This long-standing tradition showcases the latest advances in high-fidelity audio equipment, featuring over 300 speaker brands, innovative music streamers and high-quality headphones.
Come visit us in room Westmount 4!

March 20-22, 2026
Friday · 11 to 8 – Saturday · 10 to 6 – Sunday · 10 to 5

Audio Video Show Praha
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-21 | The Diplomat Hotel, Evropská 15, 160 41, Prague, Czech Republic
Come visit us in the Belvedere Lounge, Second Floor
The Audio Video Show Prague 2026 exhibition will take place again at the Diplomat Hotel on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21. 10-6pm.
You will find dozens of exhibits with hundreds of brands, from lifestyle, affordable hi-fi to high-end from the realm of dreams.

Definition Audio Launch Event
2026-04-04 15:00 - 20:00 | Definition AV, 2048 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Join us for Definition Audio’s exciting launch event!
From Definition Audio:
Established 40 years ago Los Angeles-based retailer has reemerged with an ultra high-end audio/video showroom located in West LA specializing in luxury home AV and automation. This new showroom will be dedicated to reference audio product by Burmester Home with a display of their reference $400,000 BC350 speaker and many products from McIntosh Labs. As part of the event, we will be offering wines from Jordi Fine Wines, a purveyor of luxury international and domestic wines. Specializing in wine consulting, cellar management, and the sourcing / sale of rare French vintages, along with selections from renowned wine regions around the world.
Join us for a special event on Saturday, April 4th, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Enjoy a curated wine pairing with hors d’oeuvres from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Space is limited, so we kindly encourage you to RSVP, though it is not required. Private viewings are also available from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and during regular business hours. Please reach out to schedule an appointment: information@definition.com
Website: definition.com
Instagram: @definition.av

2048 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

AXPONA 2026
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center
Nordost, in collaboration with Stenheim and VTL, have put together a must-hear listening experience in the Schaumburg F Ballroom at AXPONA 2026. For three years running, this partnership has yielded world-class, reference-level systems, earning “Best Sound” of the show, and this year promises to be no different.

This powerhouse system features flagships products from each brand, expertly set up by Audio Systems Optimized, to create one cohesive musical event. The centerpiece of Nordost’s room will be their Odin Gold and Odin 2 Supreme Reference cables. This is a rare opportunity to hear Odin Gold in a public setting. Stenheim’s Reference Ultime Two SX loudspeakers will bring speed, scale, and musical realism to the system. While VTL’s new Lohengrin 400Watt Reference Monoblock, supported by their TL-7.5 Series III Reference Linestage and TP-6.5 Series II Signature Phono Stage are the featured components. Rounding out the system, dCS and VPI will provide enviable digital and analog source options, and Audys by VDM will supply acoustic panels for room treatment.

Axpona is the perfect setting to see aspirational systems performing at their best. In Schaumburg F, attendees will be treated to the impactful experience of live music thanks to the combination of cutting-edge technology, passion for audio, and elegant design.

In addition to enjoying the sonic spoils of this unmatched system, Nordost is hosting a series of presentations throughout show!

Friday
12:00 PM – Lunchtime Listening Hour featuring unreleased Newvelle Records LPs
2:00 PM – Behind the Recording with Igor Fiorini of VDM High End Records
4:00 PM – Qobuz Flash DJ Session with David Solomon

Saturday
12:00 PM – Lunchtime Listening Hour featuring unreleased Newvelle Records LPs
2:00 PM – Behind the recording with Igor Fiorini of VDM High End Records
4:00 PM – Exclusive Listening and Storytelling Experience with Abey Fonn of Impex Records
5:30 PM – 50th Anniversary Listening Session: David Bowie’s Station to Station

Sunday
12:00 PM – Lunchtime Listening Hour featuring unreleased Newvelle Records LPs

Lunchtime Listening Hour [12:00 PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday]

Every day at noon, hear unreleased recordings from Newvelle Records’ anniversary LPs, the Newvelle Ten Collection, pressed on 180-gram vinyl, featuring Martin Wind, Ingrid Jensen, Elan Mehler, Loren Stillman, and Skúli Sverrisson. We will also be spinning a selection of classical pieces, expertly curated by VTL’s Bea Lamm.

Behind the Recording [2:00 PM Friday and Saturday]

VDM High End Records’ Igor Fiorini reveals how a recording is created. A master recording is a cultural and symbolic message, shaped by the artist and the sound director, and carried through the recording to reach the listener. During this presentation we will hear individual microphones, each with its own character, and discover how they form the final sonic balance. Featured releases include:

Chopin at Home Vol. 2 – Marco Arcieri: From microphone signals to vinyl test pressings, experience the recording’s construction.

Dohnányi – Dvořák: String Sextets, Sestetto Stradivari: Original DXD 32-bit masters highlight the texture and complexity of string instruments.

Qobuz Flash DJ Session [4:00 PM Friday]

David Solomon from Qobuz hosts a Flash DJ Session, playing an exciting mix of tracks. This is the perfect way to experience this system’s digital capabilities.

Exclusive Listening and Storytelling Experience [4:00 PM Saturday]

Abey Fonn, founder of Impex Records, presents an exclusive listening and storytelling experience. Abey will present highlights from John McLaughlin’s hot new album Music From Abandoned Heights and Bud Shank’s just-released AAA LP Holiday in Brazil, alongside a curated selection of personal favorites. Through rare insights and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Abey will illuminate what it’s like to work with legendary artists and our production partners to meticulously craft the finest audiophile records. This is a unique opportunity to hear not just the music, but the stories etched into every groove.

50th Anniversary Listening Session [5:30 PM Saturday]

Celebrate 50 years of Bowie’s groundbreaking 1976 album, Station to Station. Experience every detail of this iconic recording, played on a world-class audio system. This session offers a rare opportunity to hear the nuances and dynamics in this classic LP that highlights Bowie’s unique musical artistry.

In addition to the happenings in Schaumburg F Ballroom, Nordost will also be conducting live cable demonstrations in Room 716, in partnership with local retailer Holm Audio. This will allow attendees to listen firsthand and experience the difference Nordost cables and audio enhancers make, with expert staff available to answer questions and provide insights into the technology behind the products.

Over three days, explore 220+ high-fidelity listening rooms, thousands of products in the Expo Hall, Ear Gear Experience, Car Audio Showcase, live performances, educational seminars, and cutting-edge audio demos. Whether you’re a seasoned audiophile or a curious newcomer, AXPONA is the place to be. Secure your tickets today and immerse yourself in the world of high-fidelity sound and music!

SHOW HOURS:
Friday, April 10, 2026: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 12, 2026: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION:
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center 1551 N Thoreau Dr, Schaumburg, IL, 60173

HEAR 2026 – Croatia
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Double Tree by Hilton, Zagreb
April 25-26
11am – 7pm

Free Entrance

Come hear us with Media Audio in Salon Olive 1, Olive 2, Olive 3, Mimoza 1, Mimoza 2 and Lavanda!

Double Tree Hotel
Vukovara St. 269a
Zagreb
Croatia

The Gramophone – Anniversary Celebration
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-02 | Gramophone, 7913 104 Street NW Edmonton AB, T6E4E1, Canada
Friday May 1st and Saturday May 2nd
11:00 AM Fri / 10:00 AM Sat – 4:00 PM: Gramophone Retail Hours
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Demonstrations and Seminars featuring:

Raidho, MOON by Simaudio, and Nordost Cables
Fyne Audio, Accuphase, and Nordost Cables
Technics and Ortofon

Please note that demonstrations and seminars will have limited seating. Guests will be able to request specific time slots, with the full audition schedule being released on April 30. Reservations for sessions can be made once the schedule is published.
To reserve attendance and a preferred time slot, guests are asked to email:
Vince@gramophone.ca
Subject line: Gramophone Anniversary Event

7913 104 Street NW Edmonton AB, T6E4E1
