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June Audiophile
Review Magazine: Expert Insights On High-End Audio Sound Systems
In-depth analysis of the latest hi-fi audio masterpieces, trends, plus two show reports.
Five audiophile shows in the past two months.
Re-read that first sentence, let it sink in for a moment. Many longtime
friends of Enjoy the Music.com know we've been very, very
busy. Of course there's three magazine issues too, including the June
2025 issue we just posted online. This issue of Enjoy the Music.com's
Review Magazine offers a dynamic exploration of the high-end audio world, melding in-depth technical reviews with nuanced editorials that challenge the very notion of
stereo hi-fi perfection. This edition delves into the evolution of sound through incisive commentary on performance systems, emerging audio technology, and the contrasting perspectives of
today's audiophiles and music lovers. It navigates topics ranging from the intricacies of
powerful home audio sound systems to the transparent, uncolored playback most purists champion, inviting readers to reconsider what defines the
"right" hi-fi sound. This thought-provoking blend of rigorous analysis and
passionate opinion creates an engaging narrative for both industry insiders and dedicated music enthusiasts .
---> June Audiophile Review
Magazine: Expert Insights On High-End Audio Sound Systems.
T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025 Audiophile Show Is This Weekend
T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025 is set to be a landmark California event in the high-end audio world, bringing together enthusiasts from every corner of the audiophile community. Scheduled for June 6th through 8th at the Hilton Orange
County / Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, this three-day extravaganza builds on a rich legacy as
America's longest-running high-fidelity audio show. With its "Total HiFi
Experience" ethos, the event promises an immersive celebration of premium home and personal audio systems, reflecting decades of dedication to high-fidelity innovation and excellence. Attendees can look forward to a meticulously curated space that not only showcases state-of-the-art audio technology but also celebrates the art and passion behind impeccable sound quality. T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025 will feature over 200 premium audio brands displaying a vast array of cutting-edge consumer electronics home audio components and sound
systems. Among its many innovative features, T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025 introduces exciting new initiatives such as the T.H.E. Film Festival, where movie screenings will be enhanced by a state-of-the-art sound system provided by
SVS.
---> T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025 Audiophile Show Is This Weekend. 
InfoComm
2025 Transformative Immersive Experience
Held within the Orange County Convention Center
from June 7th through 13th, InfoComm 2025 is the largest professional audiovisual
(AV) trade show in North America. It brings together industry leaders, cutting-edge immersive modern audio and video technologies, and immersive experiences. Attendees can explore thousands of products related to audio, collaboration, display, audio / video streaming, control systems, enterprise IT, security, VR, higher education, and live events. Join thousands of
AV professionals, industry innovators, and leading-edge technology companies under one roof, where live product
demos and interactive experiences redefine the way technology is experienced. Industry giants are set to highlight breakthroughs in projection technology, immersive audio experiences, and innovative digital solutions such as flexible, foldable displays. In addition, the exhibit floor will be segmented into several dynamic zones, with dedicated areas for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) innovations for immersivephiles, IP communications, and smart building systems.
---> InfoComm 2025's Transformative Immersive Experience. 
ESS ES9823MPRO And ES9823PRO Advanced SMART
ADC
ESS Technology has introduced two groundbreaking SABRE PRO SMART ADCs based on its patented Hyperstream IV architecture. The new lineup comprises two advanced two-channel converters that consists of the ES9823MPRO and ES9823PRO. These two units deliver an outstanding dynamic range of +128 dB per channel (up to +130 dB in mono mode) with a THD+N of -117 dB. Designed for both professional and consumer audio applications, these high-resolution ADCs set a new industry standard by offering exceptional performance, ensuring that every nuance of sound is captured with remarkable clarity. Their drop-in compatibility with previous flagship models and compact 5×5 mm 40-pin QFN package further streamline system upgrades and design integration for
OEMs. Powered by ESS's second-generation Audio Signal Processor (ASP2), the new ADCs integrate extensive custom audio processing capabilities.
These capabilities include multi-band parametric EQs, mixers, stereo widening, audio expansion, dynamic range compression (DRC), RIAA pre-emphasis, crossover filtering, and automatic gain
leveling.
---> ESS ES9823MPRO And ES9823PRO Advanced SMART
ADC. 
Best Of HIGH END 2025 Blue Note Awards
Only the ultimate audio equipment deserves a special Blue Note Award.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Jason Kennedy
Receiving
an Enjoy the Music.com Blue Note Award is an extraordinary honor that
sets a product apart as one of the finest within the high-end audio industry.
Selected by seasoned audiophile expert Jason Kennedy, the Best Of HIGH END 2025
Blue Note Award 2025 recognizes not only groundbreaking design and innovation
but also an unwavering commitment to delivering an unparalleled listening
experience. It may represent the culmination of decades of expertise and careful
scrutiny, underscoring every nuance of sonic perfection and technical artistry. To accept this accolade is to join an exclusive club of manufacturers and
products who have achieved the pinnacle of audio excellence — a true beacon of
quality and passion within a very competitive arena.
---> Best Of HIGH END 2025 Blue Note
Awards.
Women In Consumer Technology Legacy Awards 2025
The Women in Consumer Technology Legacy Awards 2025 is set to be a landmark event on Friday, September 5, at the Colorado Convention Center's Mile High Ballroom in Denver during CEDIA Expo 2025. The celebration kicks off with a networking reception from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM, which seamlessly transitions into the awards luncheon from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM. This year marks its debut appearance at CEDIA Expo, shifting from its previous association with CES, and positioning the awards on one of the industry's largest custom integration stages at CEDIA. The event offers a dynamic forum for industry professionals to connect, celebrate successes, and foster collaborations in an environment that champions diversity and innovation in consumer
technology. This year's Legacy Awards honor a distinguished class of women leaders whose contributions span across integration firms, manufacturing, aerospace, and trade associations. Among the honorees are Michelle Lueck, Vice President of Client Services at Centricity, whose 30-year career has been marked by strategic partnerships with major players such as Walmart, Apple, and
Verizon....
---> Women In Consumer Technology Legacy Awards 2025. 
HIGH END 2025 Munich Audiophile
Show Report
The HIGH END 2025
audiophile / immersivephile event is an internationally renowned audio exhibition that will take place from May 15 to May 18, 2025, at the
M.O.C. Event Center in Munich, Germany. This event is a must-visit for anyone passionate about high-quality audio technology, as it brings together
manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and in open to consumers from over 40
countries. The HIGH END 2025 exhibition will feature hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their latest innovations in
consumer electronics technology, including hi-fi audio, high-end video, home theater, and bespoke entertainment
solutions for millionaires and billionaires alike. Visitors can expect to experience groundbreaking trends, technological advances, and exclusive world
premieres. This year's brand ambassador is the Norwegian singer Anette Askvik, who embodies the event's motto "Passion for Music". Her hypnotic sound and deep emotion perfectly reflect the passion for promoting audio technology that the HIGH END
2025 exhibition aims to convey.
---> Enjoy the
Music.com's HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report.
Lone Star Audio Fest 2025: The Pulse Of High-Fidelity
High-fidelity heaven at Texas' LSAF high-end audio show.
Lone Star Audio Fest 2025 Audiophile Show Coverage By Paul Schumann
Welcome to the 20th Anniversary of Lone Star Audio Fest
(LASF)!
For 2025, LASF moved from Dallas south to the Embassy Suites in Round Rock,
which is just north of Austin. This year, LASF was brought to you by the good
folks who brought you T.H.E. Show in Southern California. The Lone Star Audio
Fest 2025 took place from May 2nd through 4th and was a great experience for
attendees and exhibitors alike. This year, the festival collaborated with T.H.E.
Show, a well-known audiophile event promoter, to create an even bigger
experience for audiophiles, industry professionals, and DIY audio enthusiasts
alike. High-end audio gear is all about exceptional sound quality, precision
engineering, and immersive listening experiences. Whether you're an audiophile,
a music producer, a music lover, or just someone who appreciates crystal-clear
sound, high-end audio gear makes a huge difference in how you experience music.
---> Lone Star Audio Fest 2025 Show Report: The Pulse Of High-Fidelity.
Integrating New Audio Technologies
Into Your Home For Stereo / Immersive High-Resolution Sound
Listening To The Future: An audiophile's AI assistant has this to
say...
Editorial By Steven R. Rochlin And His AI Assistant
Over the past six
months of 2025, Enjoy the Music.com has taken you on a journey through
six luxurious high-end audio events, each one a vibrant celebration of sonic
excellence. We began in reverse order with the season's grand spectacle, HIGH
END Munich 2025, the largest and most anticipated show, setting the bar high for
the industry. Just before that, the more intimate Lone Star Audio Fest 2025
charmed enthusiasts with its unique vibe, followed by a polished series of
events including AXPONA 2025, Montreal Audiofest 2025, and Southwest Audio Fest
2025. Each of these events brought its own distinct flavor to the high-end audio
landscape. Early February greeted us with the Florida International Audio
Expo 2025 — a delightful convergence of world-class audio and family fun, plus
after the event your family turns into fun-filled vacationers headed to Disney,
Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and beyond.
--->
Integrating New Audio Technologies Into Your Home For Stereo / Immersive High-Resolution
Sound.
Raidho X2.6 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review
Unlocking the enchanting potential of sonic art.
Review By Tom Lyle
The subject of this review, the Raidho X2.6
floorstanding loudspeaker, is from their newer "X" Series. In its
literature, Raidho states that the "X" in this series moniker denotes
"eXtreme performance for the price." Yes, their X series features four
models that, on average, are priced lower than most of Raidho's other models.
Even though these four models in Raidho's X series speakers might have been
built to a price point, I couldn't find anything about their X.2 — including
their level of technological precision, fit and finish, not to mention their
sound quality — that would indicate any cost-cutting measures. On their website, Raidho mentions that the goals of the X2.6
are the same as those of all their loudspeakers, which include low noise and
coloration, a "dramatic, energetic" sound with a "vast
soundstage," and a detailed sound that doesn't induce fatigue, among other
traits. $21,000 might be a low price for a pair of Raidho speakers, but still, any audiophile who spends this amount of money should demand a certain level of
quality.
--->
Raidho X2.6 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review.
World Premiere Review!
Defining Audio Excellence: Avantgarde Acoustic Colibri C2 Hornspeaker And C18 Subwoofer Review
Experience sonic brilliance — where dreams sometimes do come true.
Review By Paul Schumann
Let's
go back in time a few years ago. It was January 2000, so that's over 25(!) years
ago. The world had survived the
Y2K crisis. Having recently purchased a couple of issues of Sound Practices,
then listening to an amazing DIY system, was starting to catch SET
(Singe-Ended Triode) fever. I was
also following an audio review website that focused quite heavily on SET gear
and high-sensitivity loudspeakers to use with it. That website was, of course, Enjoy the Music.com.
That January back in 2000 our Creative Director, Steven R Rochlin, posted a review of the
then new Avantgarde Acoustic Uno hornspeakers. They had big blue horns and looked unlike any
loudspeaker
I had ever seen. You could tell from Steven's Avantgarde Acoustic Uno review that they were something very
special. After reading it, I had a bad case of audio envy. However, there was
also family with three young children then, so extra funds were diverted to more
noble causes. Realistically, even if I had the funds, the Unos were way too big
for my small living room. But we all have our silly little pipe dreams, don't we?
--->
Avantgarde Acoustic Colibri C2 Hornspeaker And C18 Subwoofer Review.
Vacuum
Tubes Part 1: Let's Build A Vacuum Tube
Let's take a
closer look at what's inside a typical vacuum tube.
Article By
Grey Rollins
Passive
components are all well and fine, but for audio purposes we need something that
will amplify a signal. All sensors, whether they read digital bits or analog
recordings, are deficient in both voltage and current when it comes to driving
speakers. High fidelity reproduction of music is impossible without amplifying
devices. For that matter, electric guitars, keyboards, and microphones also
require amplification; so much of current popular music is dependent on
amplification, as well. There are scads of devices that can amplify a signal. A full
breakdown of the possibilities begins to resemble a fairly dense tree, with
branches going this way and that. For most consumer applications, this decision
is simple: solid-state. Only. However, music reproduction (and production —
just try to tell owners of tubed Ampegs, Marshalls, Fenders, and Mesa Boogies
that you're going to take away their amps....
---> Vacuum Tubes Part 1:
Let's Build A Vacuum Tube. 
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