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Feb 2026
High-End Audio Reviews — Gryphon Antileon & Furutech Premieres
World-premiere gear, FIAE show
report, and 30 years of audiophile insight.
The February 2026 issue of Enjoy the Music.com is a celebration of music and romance! We feature a wide mix of premiere high-end audio equipment reviews, the FIAE 2026 show preview, and editorial pieces on audiophile culture — key highlights include the North America Premiere review of Gryphon's Antileon Revelation amplifier and a world premiere review of Furutech's GTO-D3 NCF Power Distributor + Origin Power Cord. The issue is dated February 2026 as we celebrate romantic music as a lasting gift and the importance of bringing new listeners into the hobby, with features on how luxury home audio shows (FIAE, Montreal Audiofest,
etc) are rediscovering the joy of attentive listening. These thematic pieces set a cultural and community context for the technical reviews that follow. This issue's mix of
long-form reviews, editorials, and show reporting makes it useful both as a buyer's reference and as a cultural snapshot of the
high-end audiophile scene in early 2026. Happy Valentine's Day music lovers, and as always... enjoy the
music!
---> Feb 2026 High-End Audio Reviews — Gryphon Antileon & Furutech Premieres
Plus FIAE 2026 Show Coverage.
Asia
Hi-Fi & AV Expo Singapore 2026 — StereoNET Flagship Southeast Asia Showcase
StereoNET today announces the launch of the Asia
Hi-Fi & AV Expo, a landmark event marking the brand's first major showcase in Southeast Asia. Set in Singapore, the Expo underscores the
city-state's role as a regional hub for consumer audio and visual innovation, bringing together manufacturers, retailers, audiophiles, and media under one roof. Organizers say the event is designed to spotlight both established global names and emerging regional brands, creating a concentrated platform for product launches, dealer partnerships, and
hands-on demonstrations. With StereoNET's reputation for curating
high-quality audio experiences, the Expo aims to raise the profile of premium AV culture across the
Asia-Pacific market. Attendees will find a comprehensive range of consumer electronics spanning bookshelf speakers, large floorstanders, turntables, headphones, and full
home cinema systems. The show floor will include immersive demo rooms, live listening sessions, and a dedicated Vinyl Record Fair that celebrates analog culture alongside
cutting-edge digital formats.
---> Asia Hi-Fi & AV Expo Singapore 2026 — StereoNET Flagship Southeast Asia Showcase. 
Bristol
Hi-Fi Show 2026: New Audio Tech & Demos
The Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2026 returns this year as a focal point for audiophiles, industry professionals, and curious newcomers eager to hear the latest in
high-fidelity sound. Operating from Friday, February 20th through Sunday the 22nd at the Delta Hotels Bristol City Centre, organizers promise an expanded floor plan and a packed schedule of demonstrations from established manufacturers and boutique builders alike. Attendees can expect immersive listening rooms, product launches, and
hands-on opportunities to compare speakers, amplifiers, turntables, and streaming systems in real listening environments. The event aims to balance technical depth with accessible experiences so both seasoned enthusiasts and
first-time visitors leave with fresh discoveries. Exhibitors at the show span global brands and local specialists, with several companies set to unveil new models and
limited-edition releases. Demonstration lineups will include both legacy stereo and modern
multi-speaker immersivephile setups, headphone audition suites, and dedicated vinyl playback rooms that highlight cartridge and tonearm
pairings.
---> Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2026: New Audio Tech & Demos. 
Hi-Fi+
February 2026 High-End
Audio Magazine
UK Music Market: Streaming Surges & Vinyl Resilience
Technics SL-1200 / 1210G Master Edition
Thiele TT01 / TA01 Turntable And Tonearm
JMF Audio PRS 1.5 And HQS 6002 Pre/Power
Linn Majik DSM (5th Gen) Network Music Player
Pro-Ject CD Box RS2T CD Transport
Hegel H150 Integrated Amplifier
ArgentPur Monobloc Mono Power Amplifier
APL DSD-WR Digital-To-Analogue Converter
Viva Solista Integrated Amplifier
...And Much More!
---> hi-fi+
February 2026 High-End Audio Magazine.
Qobuz Music
Streaming Service Says No To AI
While many music streaming services are still using lossy or, worse still,
pushing non-standard proprietary music formats to increase their own company profits, more top music lovers and audiophiles choose Qobuz for their true lossless Hi-Res Music service. Recently, Qobuz posted "Why
We're Taking a Human-First Stand on AI-Generated Music", and to summarize, it
says that at its heart, music is about human expression and we here at Enjoy
the Music.com very much agree. Music listening to out loud connects, shapes us, and deepens our sense of the
world and each other. As fans, it enriches our lives on a daily basis; as artists, it showcases what
we're capable of creating. Simply put, music makes us more human. When Qobuz was founded in 2007, they made a promise to honor the artists, voices, stories, and hard work behind the songs you love. Today, Qobuz remain committed to keeping music human
as music is in the midst of a watershed moment with an unprecedented number of AI-generated tracks being created and uploaded to
various streaming platforms. AI tools can generate hundreds of tracks in minutes from simple prompts.
---> Qobuz Music Streaming Service Says No To
AI. 
Sneak Peek World Premier
Review!
Audio Research I/70 Fully Loaded Integrated Vacuum Tube
Amplifier Reviewed
In-depth review of Audio Research's
fully-loaded I/70 integrated stereo unit including the
optional Hi-Res Audio DAC and MM/MC phono stage: performance, design, and reference-level listening notes.
Review By Ron Nagle
I can trace my interest in high-end audio back to the 1970s, long before the
internet, and the 1995 launch of Enjoy the Music.com. Before we discuss
today's review of Audio Research's impressive I/70 vacuum tube integrated
amplifier, let us step back to the very beginnings. My first serious Audio
Research audio components, as back then, I recall vacuum tubes versus
transistors controversy was still raging on. That was when some audio wags
predicted the death of vacuum tube audio. I credit Audio Research and the late
Harry Pearson as the two stalwarts that fended off the Japanese avalanche of
cheaper transistor-powered audio components at the time.
And that was the time when the shifting public interest was to
transistor audio. Audio Research Corporation (ARC) was founded by William Zane
Johnson in 1970 and was originally located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are
one of the longest U.S. companies of vacuum tube-powered high-end audio
equipment for audiophiles and music lovers still in operation.
--->
Audio Research I/70 Fully Loaded Integrated Vacuum Tube Amplifier Reviewed.
Luxury Home Audio Shows Q1 2026 — FIAE, Montreal Audiofest, & AXPONA: Rediscover Hi-Fi Listening
As we report, you can join us at three luxurious
home audio events that bring vibrant, immersive music into our lives... and living rooms.
Editorial By Steven R. Rochlin
The excitement
builds as there is a particular kind of purified electricity that hums through a
hotel corridor when a high-end audio show is in full swing: the deep bass, silky
smooth highs, and confident amplifiers warm n' happy. From the soft sounds of
small acoustic ensembles to bold bands, the quick, conspiratorial exchange of
favorite reference tracks between strangers who will leave as friends. For each
of the next three months, Enjoy the Music.com will be there, meeting our
fans, and ensuring you get our expert review assessments & info on the
latest and best audiophile gear! Our exclusive 2026 high-end audiophile show reports
of the Florida International Audio
Expo, Montreal Audiofest, and AXPONA promise
to remind us why hi-fi matters—not as an indulgence for a few, but as a
vibrant, life-enhancing practice that sharpens attention, deepens feeling, and
re-connects us to the simple miracle of sound. The Florida International Audio
Expo, Montreal Audiofest, and AXPONA 2026 events each offer their own flavor of
discovery, but together they form a circuit of listening that celebrates
craftsmanship, curiosity, and the communal joy of music heard well.
--->
Luxury Home Audio Shows Q1 2026 — FIAE, Montreal Audiofest, & AXPONA: Rediscover Hi-Fi
Listening.
Passport To Sound: An Invitation To What The Audio Show Can Become
Bringing fun and education to young music lovers and future audiophiles.
Editorial By May Anwar
Every Saturday morning of my childhood began with Beethoven.
The Appassionata Sonata or Symphony No. 5 spilled from my father's turntable at
a volume that stirred my heart before I was fully awake. The turntable sat on a
heavy wooden credenza, its glass lid closed like a museum case. We children
could admire the record collection stored inside but were never allowed to touch
the equipment itself. The system was sacred. Surrounded by music, I assumed I understood it. Years later, I
realized I had only been granted access to listen but had never truly learned
what made a system sound good. When I received my first cassette player as a teenager eager
for independence, I traded quality for freedom and never looked back. By
college, I had forgotten what music was meant to sound like. I listened to
compressed, flattened tracks through cassette players, then MP3 players, and
eventually voice-activated devices that made listening even more casual.
--->
Passport To Sound: An Invitation To What The Audio Show Can Become.
North American Premiere Review!
Gryphon Antileon Revelation Amplifier Review — Dynamics, Detail, & Drive
Class A 160 Wpc power, purity, and the
all-important real-world listening impressions.
Review By Tom Lyle
I read somewhere that I praise
every audio component reviewed for Enjoy the Music.com; after three decades
of listening and testing, I can understand why. Advances in engineering mean
that many review samples—amplifiers, preamplifiers, and loudspeakers—now
deliver exceptional sound quality plus fit and finish. Just taking one look at
the new Gryphon Audio Designs' Antileon Revelation stereo/mono amplifier proves
this point in 2026. That wasn't true when I began covering high-end audio in the
late 1900s, and my blunt critiques back then sometimes led to awkward
conversations with manufacturers and distributors. My aim remains to give clear,
practical assessments of how gear performs in real rooms and systems so readers
can decide whether it's the right match for their setup and budget. However, what matters more than whether I give a component or
loudspeaker system a glowing review is whether it fits one's system, room, and
budget. My job is to clearly describe equipment traits.
--->
Gryphon Antileon Revelation Amplifier Review.
World Premiere Review!
Loth-X's Silbatone C-102
Pre-Amplifier Review
A Battery Of Brilliance!
Review y Steven R. Rochlin
The world of Super Audio
Exotica is filled with legendary products. While some, like Quad loudspeakers,
are of modest pricing, there are others that have prices equal to dreamy Italian
sports cars. As someone who has enjoyed for years the Audio Note Ongaku (reaching retail
pricing of near $70,000) there are music reproduction experiences few people
have a chance to enjoy. In today's marketplace of high prices only for the sake
of "shock" marketing and press coverage, it can be confusing to separate the wheat from
the chaff. A responsible reviewer would forgo the marketing hype to find the true
ultrahigh-performance products. This brings us to the very unique and amazing
$30,000 Loth-X Silbatone C-102 vacuum tube pre-amplifier. The name Silbatone is their belief in that silver conductors
(SIL),
batteries (BA), and good tome (TONE) are
a must if one is to achieve the highest of resolution. As for the silver aspect,
technically copper is a
great conductor, though it is indeed eclipsed by silver.
---> Loth-X's Silbatone C-102 Pre-Amplifier
Review.
GIK 4A Alpha Panel Diffusors
Review
One of the best values to treating any good listening room.
Review By Rick LaFaver
I have always been a staunch advocate of adding room acoustic devices as an integral part of any high quality sound system. That is unless you listen within an anechoic chamber or a padded cell. There are many different ways to handle standing waves whether it is DSP, diffusion, wide spectrum, or narrow spectrum absorption.
GIK 4A Alpha Panel Diffusors are a great way to improve your listening room and
here's why: Two of the most important elements in creating the foundation of any great listening room are choosing a world class speaker and an acoustic treatment plan that tames any anomalies in your room of choice. I have used a blend primarily absorption with limited diffusion in my space for many years by using four GIK 244 Bass traps to deal with the rear wave from my speakers. In addition, they are either in two corners that tend to store a lot of energy or at first reflection point on the side walls (when I have my system setup along the short wall of my
room).
--->
GIK 4A Alpha Panel Diffusors Review.
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