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HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report
High End Society's HIGH END 2025 Audiophile / Immersivephile Event In Munich

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.

Métronome Technologie DST (Digital Sharing Transport)
High-precision, Hi-Res Audio modern digital audio processing.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
The new Métronome Technologie DST, or Digital Sharing Transport, is the newest high-end CD transport in Métronome's Digital Sharing product line. Designed and manufactured in France for discerning audiophiles, the DST is built to deliver an uncompromised digital signal for CD playback, ensuring the utmost clarity and purity. The chassis is precision crafted from solid steel and aluminum, the DST sports a refined, modern aesthetic available in both silver and black finishes. This robust build not only provides a premium look but also ensures durability in demanding audio setups. The DST features a touch screen display with an intuitive interface, which allows for easy navigation and control of the unit's functions... The Métronome Technologie DST (Digital Sharing Transport) is not just another CD transport me too product, far from it! It is a statement of Métronome's deep commitment to blending cutting-edge digital technology with legacy / classic physical media.
---> Métronome Technologie DST (Digital Sharing Transport) At HIGH END 2025.

Brinkmann Nyquist ONE Streaming DAC
Modern Hi-Res Music technology and TraNt system upgrades.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
Brinkmann Audio is making an impact at Munich's HIGH END 2025 immersive music / audiophile show in Germany this weekend. The company is showcasing their latest innovations in high-end audio technology. Brinkmann contacted Enjoy the Music.com to share the news about the company's new Nyquist ONE Streaming DAC and other products being showcased at HIGH END 2025 in Munich. We're here to give you more details and our thoughts as high-end audio seeks to push the envelope in audio performance and design. The standout announcement from Brinkmann is their debut of the Nyquist ONE, a reimagining of their renowned Nyquist series of digital-to-analogue (DAC) processors. Building upon advanced circuit concepts from the TraNt series, the Nyquist ONE features an improved power supply and a new circuit board layout that sets a new standard for DAC technology.
---> Brinkmann Nyquist ONE Streaming DAC At HIGH END 2025.

Dan D'Agostino MAS $3,000,000 Stereo System
Achieving the power and performance of high-performance audio.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
As perhaps one of the most anticipated listening sessions during HIGH END 2025 in Munich, at the heart of this groundbreaking presentation is an awe-inspiring synergy of ultra-high-end luxurious audio components. The Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems' Relentless Preamplifier, renowned for its impeccable clarity and precision, teams up with four Epic 1600 Monoblock Amplifiers that cumulatively offer more than 6 kilowatts of raw power! Impressive, most impressive (grin). This formidable home audiophile setup is meticulously engineered to drive the Wilson Audio Master Chronosonic XVX Loudspeakers and Subsonic Subwoofers, seeking to extract every nuance from your favorite recordings. Enhanced by the digital prowess of the highly-respected dCS digital audio components, this proverbial 'match made in heaven' may transform the theoretical excellence of what is possible into a tangible, Earth-bound performance.
---> Dan D'Agostino MAS $3,000,000 Stereo System At HIGH END 2025.

Wadax Hi-Res Audio Studio Clock, Studio PSU, And Akasa DC Studio Cable Collection
Pushing the boundaries of technical sophistication in sound.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
Wadax, renowned for its commitment to musical realism, has raised the bar at HIGH END 2025 show in Munich by unveiling an expanded Studio Player Collection. This latest installment introduces three pivotal components — the Studio Clock, Studio PSU, and Akasa DC Studio Cable. These Hi-Res luxury audiophile components complement the already acclaimed Studio Player. Wadax wants Enjoy the Music.com readers to know that with these additions, Wadax feel they have solidified their reputation in the high-end audio arena, offering a seamlessly integrated system that enhances both legacy analog and modern digital performance while remaining true to the company's luxury heritage. At the technical forefront, the Studio Clock boasts Wadax's proprietary True Master Clock technology — a very sophisticated evolution of their celebrated Zepto clock design from the Reference range.
---> Wadax Showcases Their Studio Clock, Studio PSU, And Akasa DC Studio Cable Collection At HIGH END 2025.

Audio Research I/70 integrated, LS-2 And LS-3 Preamplifier, S-100 And S-200 Solid-State Amps, And D-80 Vacuum Tube Amplifier
Sonic ascension into pure musical bliss via tube and solid-state amplification.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
Audio Research is here at HIGH END 2025 show in Munich with many new products. Their new I/70 vacuum tube stereo integrated amplifier, LS-2 and LS-3 stereo preamplifiers, D-80 vacuum tube amplifier, plus the S-100 and S-200 solid-state amplifiers. The new I/70 ($9,950, with DAC or MM/MC Phono Card adding $1,000 each, or $1,500 for both) represents a major upgrade over its sibling. ARC wants Enjoy the Music.com to share with you that the I/50 provides a benefit in both performance and flexibility for the discerning listener. It has been meticulously engineered to serve as the heart of any high-fidelity audio system. The amplifier uses auto-biasing for 6550 output tubes, ensuring that these crucial components perform optimally and enjoy a longer lifespan. A dedicated active tube preamplifier section drives the tube amplifier stage, which may create a rich and dynamic audio experience that brings music to life (and life into music).
---> Audio Research I/70 integrated, LS-2 And LS-3 Preamplifier, S-100 And S-200 Solid-State Amps, And D-80 Tube Amp At HIGH END 2025.

SVS Stereo And Multi-Channel Immersive Music Sound System
SVS produces immersive music sound quality featuring their flagship loudspeakers.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
SVS wants Enjoy the Music.com to know they are in in full swing at HIGH END with their most impressive showcase to date! Occupying its largest exhibit space ever in Munich, SVS seeks to achieve a gloriously immersive and emotionally engaging soundscape for a true modern sound revolution. SVS is dedicating separate cabins for two-channel audiophile systems and a home theater experience for immersivephiles. The legacy stereo system (two channels) features an audio chain including a McIntosh two-channel integrated amplifier, Bluesound Node, paired Ultra Evolution Pinnacle and Bookshelf speakers, plus the SB-5000 R|Evolution subwoofer for deep bass duties. For modern music lovers, SVS is showcasing a complete surround system with a Marantz Cinema 40 unit, OPPO Blu-ray player, Ultra Evolution Titan speakers, an Ultra Evolution Center channel, Nano and Elevation speakers, and paired SB17-Ultra R|Evolution subwoofers.
---> SVS Stereo And Multi-Channel Immersive Music Sound System At HIGH END 2025.

Raidho TD3.10, X2t 25-Year Anniversary Edition, X2.6 Limited Collection By Carsten Beck, Plus TD8 And TD10 Subwoofers
High-technology design housed within beautifully handcrafted wood cabinets to achieve audio excellence.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
Dantax Raidho refers to the high-end loudspeaker division of Dantax Radio A/S, a Danish company celebrated for its uncompromising approach to audio craftsmanship and engineering excellence. Founded in 1972, Dantax Radio A/S has built a formidable reputation in the premium audio market under several banners, with Raidho Acoustics standing out as the flagship line dedicated to delivering reference-class performance. We know that everyone here at Enjoy the Music.com would like to know that at the heart of Dantax Raidho is a philosophy that marries cutting-edge technology with artisanal precision. They represent a storied heritage and an unyielding passion for the art of sound. For audiophiles and music lovers alike seeking a loudspeaker system that transcends conventional boundaries, Raidho stands is one of the true testaments to what can be achieved when technology, craftsmanship, and musical passion converge.
---> Raidho TD3.10, X2t 25-Year Anniversary Edition, X2.6 Limited Collection By Carsten Beck, Plus TD8 And TD10 Subwoofers At HIGH END 2025.

Gryphon Audio Designs Antileon Revelation Amplifier
When you desire the purist sound quality via top-quality Class A power.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
Gryphon Audio Designs is a renowned Danish manufacturer of ultra-high-end home audio stereo sound systems known for its uncompromising commitment to sonic perfection and luxurious design. You can see Gryphon Audio reviews expertly written by Enjoy the Music.com reviewers. Founded by Flemming E. Rasmussen, the company grew out of a passion to recreate the live music experience within the home environment. Over the decades, Gryphon has built a well-respected and appreciated reputation for designing hi-fi audio equipment that combines state-of-the-art technology, meticulous craftsmanship, and timeless aesthetics. Here at HIGH END 2025 in Munich, Gryphon Audio Designs is unveiling the fifth-generation Antileon-series power amplifier, known as Antileon Revelation (€38.800 / $45,500 ). This launch not only marks the evolution of a legendary product line but also celebrates significant milestones: 30 years of the Antileon marque and 40 years of Gryphon Audio Designs.
---> Gryphon Audio Designs Antileon Revelation Amplifier At HIGH END 2025 At HIGH END 2025.

Audiovector R 10 Arreté Flagship Loudspeaker At HIGH END 2025
With eight bass drivers, get ready to rumble the neighbors home.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
Audiovector is a celebrated, family-owned Danish manufacturer well-known for designing, developing, and handcrafting ultra high-end loudspeakers. Founded in 1979 by Ole Klifoth, the company was born out of a passion for achieving the perfect musical reproduction for global audiophiles. Today, under the leadership of Ole's son, Mads Klifoth, Audiovector continues to uphold its founding vision — producing natural-sounding speakers that deliver uncompromising sound quality, paired with meticulous craftsmanship and luxurious design. Every Audiovector product is built entirely in-house, from the custom-designed drive units to the premium high-density wood cabinets finished in exclusive materials. This integrated approach not only ensures sonic excellence but also reflects the company's deep-rooted commitment to quality and innovation. At HIGH END Munich 2025, the company proudly unveils its flagship loudspeaker — the R 10 Arreté (£127,500 per pair, $165,000, or €147,500) large floorstanding loudspeaker.
---> Audiovector R 10 Arreté Flagship Loudspeaker At HIGH END 2025.

Nordost Blue Heaven 3 Series, White Lightning 3 Tonearm Cable, And QNET7 Ethernet Switch
Groundbreaking new products that reinforces the brand's commitment to high-end audio performance.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
Nordost is here at HIGH END 2025 in Munich presenting a comprehensive showcase that celebrates their legacy and innovation. With a home audio stereo system featuring Wilson Audio floorstanding loudspeakers, their exhibit room was filled with a rich display of cable products and audio tweaks, including cables from the Blue Heaven 3 series along with an QNET7 Layer-2 Ethernet switch. Nordost is a pioneering American high-end audio company established in 1991 and is renowned globally for its advanced cable technologies and audio system enhancements / tweaks. Nordost focuses on crafting products that ensure pure and precise audio and video signal transmission. The company’s extensive product range includes high-performance speaker cables, interconnects (both analog and digital), HDMI cables, power distribution systems, grounding devices, and even vibration control accessories.
---> Nordost Blue Heaven 3 Series, White Lightning 3 Tonearm Cable, And QNET7 Ethernet Switch At HIGH END 2025.

Furutech Project V1-S Cables, Origin Power NCF Power Plugs, And e-TP609E NCF-N1 Power Distributor
Fantastic new high-end audio products precision-crafted by Furutech.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
Furutech, a renowned manufacturer of ultra-refined analog, digital, and video cables along with related audiophile accessories, has introduced their 2025 pinnacle high-end speaker cable: the Project V1-S. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and built on the same technological platforms as other Project V1 series products (including the power cord, interconnect, tonearm, and digital cables). The Project V1-S is designed to elevate audio system performance to unprecedented levels by delivering exceptional sonic clarity, transparency, and accuracy. The Furutech Project V1-S loudspeaker cable is €15,000/set for a 2.5-meter stereo pair. Furutech was kind enough to send Enjoy the Music.com some very impressive details about this new cable in advance of HIGH END 2025. At its core, the Project V1-S employs a hybrid design combining an α (Alpha) silver-coated OCC inner conductor with an Alpha DUCC outer conductor — the same specialized copper technology found in other Project V1 products.
---> Furutech Project V1-S Cables, Origin Power NCF Power Plugs, And e-TP609E NCF-N1 Power Distributor At HIGH END 2025.

SOtM And Diretta Showcase Eunhasu OS V0.5.8
We live in an age when firmware makes all the difference.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
SOtM is hoping to make a powerful impact at HIGH END 2025 in Munich by demonstrating their latest source components, highlighting the company's commitment to delivering the "Soul Of the Music" through advanced audio technology. The HIGH END exhibition will feature SOtM products in several collaborative demonstrations with renowned names in the industry according to the company. A joint showcase with partners such as Joseph Audio, The Funk Firm, Cardas Audio, and Doshi Audio are now featuring SOtM's source devices. In partnership with Absolare and Rockport, SOtM components will be used to present a world-class audio system. Within a third exhibit room at HIGH END 2025 in Munich features Purist Audio Design, Göbel High End, Hartvig Audio, and Vitus Audio, this demonstration will highlight SOtM products as the source in a high-performance setup.
---> SOtM And Diretta Showcase Eunhasu OS V0.5.8 At HIGH END 2025.

JBL Everest, K2, Makalu, Pumori, And Ama Loudspeakers
The legendary JBL continues their excellence with five new loudspeaker designs.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group, owned by Samsung, is showcasing their world debut of three new additions to the JBL Summit Series, a breathtaking expression of JBL's most advanced loudspeaker craftsmanship. Premiering at HIGH END Munich 2025, the expanded Summit Series now spans five models including the JBL Everest and K2, plus three new designs, Makalu, Pumori, and Ama. Each loudspeaker has been design and engineered for the world's most discerning listeners. From Project Everest to the present, JBL has spent decades reaching new altitudes in acoustic innovation. The Summit Series continues that legacy — a testament to 80 years of engineering and passion for sound. With the addition of Summit Makalu, Summit Pumori, and Summit Ama, JBL offers a lineup that blends refined design, proprietary technologies, and unmatched dynamic performance. Each model is inspired by a Himalayan peak and crafted to deliver unparalleled sound reproduction that stirs emotion and reveals new layers in every recording.
---> JBL Everest, K2, Makalu, Pumori, And Ama Loudspeakers At HIGH END 2025.

HARMAN's Mark Levinson N^o 626 Dual-Mono Preamplifier, N^o 631 Monaural Amplifier, And N^o 632 Dual-Mono Amp
Three impressive amplifiers from Samsung's HARMAN division.
HIGH END 2025 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin
The Mark Levinson 600 Series is Samsung-owned HARMAN Luxury Audio Group's newest declaration in high-fidelity audio, setting the company's latest benchmark for musical fidelity, high-precision, and potent power. This launch — unveiled at HIGH END Munich 2025 here in Munich — marks a transformative evolution in the brand's storied legacy of over 50 years of sound mastery. The new Mark Levinson N^o 626 ($25,000) is a dual-monaural preamplifier that marries an all-analog signal path with a state-of-the-art digital core. At its heart lies the Precision Link III DAC capable of decoding up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD audio through six digital inputs. Its analog section is built upon the company's Pure Path architecture. We know Enjoy the Music.com fans of analog playback will rejoice as a Pure Phono MM/MC (moving magnet and moving coil) phono stage may breathe new life into your legacy vinyl record / LP media.
---> HARMAN's Mark Levinson № 626 Dual-Mono Preamplifier, № 631 Monaural Amplifier, And № 632 Dual-Mono Amp At HIGH END 2025.

Check back daily as Enjoy the Music.com will be posting more of our exciting exclusive HIGH END 2025 show coverage.

Immersive Listening With Anette Askvik At HIGH END 2025
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. Anette Askvik will present her album Liberty in a new immersive audio mix for the delight of immersivephiles. The exclusive sessions will be played on a high-end multi-channel setup by Kii Audio. In fact, it will be the same immersive sound system Anette's sound engineer, Gaute Nistov, used within the recording studio. Very exiting for the Immersivephile^TM community.

Immersive audio creates a three-dimensional sound experience that truly surrounds the modern music enthusiast, which allows your favorite music to feel more lifelike and enveloping as we do in real life with 360^o hearing. Unlike traditional high-end stereo or surround sound 'philes, immersive audio places sounds all around, including above and below, for a heightened sense of depth and realism as humans naturally experience during their lives. Immersivephile technology is used in virtually all modern gaming, movies, music production, virtual reality, and music production. By enhancing spatial awareness and engagement, it is akin to fully being within the natural soundscape versus peering in through a proverbial 'clean and transparent' window you're looking through. Being an immersivephile is a fully enveloping experience, rather than simply listening to the sound in front of you.

Note: Immersivephile^TM is Trademarked by Steven R. Rochlin, and all immersive audio sessions are already fully booked for this event in Munich. We here at Enjoy the Music.com and (future) sister website Immersivephile.com, are looking forward to this special collaboration between musical artist, audio engineer, and modern immersive technology. Modern sound, modern solutions.

HIGH END 2025 At M.O.C. Brings The Joy Of Music
Following a revamped campaign in 2024, the organizer is building on the successful series, where prominent celebrities from the music scene underscore the mission of the HIGH END show. "We made a conscious decision in 2024 to forgo a testimonial. We used the break to reflect upon our concept and to become inspired by some fresh new ideas", says Stefan Dreischärf, Managing Director of the organizer HIGH END SOCIETY Service GmbH. "We are proud to have enlisted Anette Askvik as our brand ambassador and now look forward to continuing the series with her", Dreischärf adds. "Her art, which she infuses with emotional depth and technical precision, perfectly reflects our values. She stands for the passion with which we seek to promote audio technology, and which she expresses in her music."

Cutting-Edge Audiophile Gear
The HIGH END 2025 in Munich is set to showcase a plethora of cutting-edge audiophile gear. Here are some highlights:

World of Headphones: This dedicated area will feature a wide range of headphones, from wireless Bluetooth models to high-end wired versions with noise-canceling capabilities. Visitors can try out and compare different headphones from leading manufacturers and distributors.

Sound Clever: This initiative recognizes complete audio systems that offer extraordinary sound performance for less than €5,000. It's a great opportunity for audiophiles to experience high-quality sound without breaking the bank.

X-Pert Stage: This talk and lecture format will provide insights into the future of audio enjoyment. Industry experts, manufacturers, and enthusiasts will share their knowledge and explore new horizons in the audio industry.

Exclusive World Premieres: HIGH END 2025 in Munich will feature groundbreaking trends, technological advances, and exclusive world premieres from hundreds of exhibitors from over 40 countries.