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Feb 2026 High-End Audio Reviews — Gryphon Antileon & Furutech Premieres

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.

 

 

High-End Audio & Music Industry News

Southwest Audio Fest 2026: Major Hi-FI Show Begins A Day Early

Southwest Audio Fest 2026: Major Hi-FI Show Begins A Day Early
Southwest Audio Fest (SWAF), an exiting affluent high-end audiophile event, announced a schedule shift for its 2026 edition, replacing the traditional Sunday session with a new Thursday opening to boost attendance and preserve family time for visitors. SWAF 2026 will begin July 23th, and end the 25th at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in downtown Dallas, Texas. Organizers said the move responds directly to long-standing industry feedback about slow Sundays, and positions Dallas as an ideal testbed for a Thursday–Friday–Saturday format. The gear lineup at Southwest Audio Fest 2026 spans the full spectrum of high-fidelity audio and related lifestyle categories: expect floorstanding and bookshelf loudspeakers, vacuum tube and solid-state amplifiers, state-of-the-art Hi-Res Audio DACs and streamers, reference turntables and tonearms, plus premium interconnects and loudspeaker cables. Be sure to learn about room treatment solutions that are showcased in purpose-tuned demo rooms. Music lovers will enjoy meeting up with other enthusiasts during peak days and create a livelier, more efficient experience for exhibitors and attendees alike.
---> Southwest Audio Fest 2026: Major Hi-FI Show Beings A Day Early.

 

 

Florida International Audio Expo 2026 Show Report

Coming Soon! Florida International Audio Expo 2026 Show Report
The eighth annual Florida International Audio Expo (FIAE) will convene audiophiles, industry professionals, and music lovers for a three-day celebration of sound from Friday, February 20 through Sunday, February 22, at the Sheraton Tampa Brandon. The show pairs formal demo rooms with fun listening lounges so attendees can hear loudspeakers, high-fidelity audio electronics, turntables, and immersive headphones under realistic conditions, making it a practical venue for side-by-side comparisons and hands-on auditions. Exhibitor participation is strong, with organizers reporting excellent exhibit spaces that bring together international brands, boutique builders, and regional specialists. Reporting on every show to date, Enjoy the Music.com continues to be a valuable resource for the high-end audio industry as we once again sponsor FIAE. As this is a family event with many affluent young adults and children attending, Enjoy the Music.com will have a special Passport to Sound booklet for younger audiophiles. Music lovers will find flagship components and niche products across categories including loudspeakers, amplifiers, turntables, cabling, and headphone systems, while many rooms are staffed by designers and product specialists who can explain technical tradeoffs and setup tips.
---> Coming Soon! Florida International Audio Expo 2026 Show Report.

 

 

AXPONA 2026 High-End Audiophile Show Report -- Audio Expo North America 2026 Event Coverage

AXPONA 2026 Audiophile / High-End Audio Show
Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) 2026 takes place from April 10th through 12th at The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center close to Chicago. This annual three-day immersive high-fidelity audio experience features a multitude of floors, hallways, and exhibit rooms. The AXPONA 2026 show brings together music lovers, audiophiles, and industry professionals for three days of sound exploration. Attendees can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with cutting-edge audio demonstrations, product debuts, and opportunities to engage directly with manufacturers and designers. One of the defining features of AXPONA 2026 is its extensive collection of over 220 high-fidelity listening rooms. These rooms allow visitors to audition floorstanding loudspeakers, powerful amplifiers, precision turntables, Hi-Res Audio DACs, and other components in controlled environments that highlight the nuances of each sound system. Exhibitors range from boutique audio artisans to globally recognized hi-fi brands, offering a rare chance to compare equipment side by side.
---> AXPONA 2026 High-End Audiophile Show Info & Reports.

 

 

HIGH END Vienna 2026 — High-End Audio Premiere Show

HIGH END Vienna 2026 — High-End Audio Premiere Show
The HIGH END Vienna 2026 arrives with remarkable momentum: the world's leading international audio show is already fully booked several months before opening. Set to take place from June 4th through 7th at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV), the early sell-out signals not only strong demand, but also a collective eagerness across the industry to witness a landmark edition. After 21 years, relocating the event to Vienna marks a symbolic and practical fresh start that many exhibitors and visitors view as a turning point. Moving the show to the Austria Center Vienna represents a strategic milestone for HIGH END. The venue's modern infrastructure and forward-looking facilities create a canvas for exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge audio technology in a professional, flexible environment. Organizers and participants alike expect the center's layout and technical capabilities to elevate demonstrations, listening rooms, and product launches.
---> HIGH END Vienna 2026 — High-End Audio Premiere Show.

 

 

Tiny Vinyl Goes Global: Pocket-Sized Collectibles Because... Why Not?

Tiny Vinyl Goes Global: Pocket-Sized Collectibles Because... Why Not?
Tiny Vinyl is turning into a new profit center for record labels and music rights holders as these 4" discs cost ~$15. Audiophiles take note as these tiny records may provide the least amount of actual vinyl sound quality due to minimizing the vinyl surface area. Still, it does not make these any less 'collectable' with pop songs on playable records, which has now expanded from the U.S. into Europe. Music available includes songs from Chappell Roan, Rihanna, and KATSEYE. Tiny Vinyl, the Nashville-based startup that presses four-inch playable records, might attract collectors and Gen Z who want another thing to hype such as music memorabilia. The miniature discs are said to be playable at standard 33rpm on most turntables despite their pint-sized format, and each release is often numbered and marketed as a 'limited collectible'. The format's novelty and artist choices have driven some retail partnerships and media attention, possibly positioning Tiny Vinyl more as a lifestyle product, plus it's a new revenue stream for labels and artists.
---> Tiny Vinyl Goes Global: Pocket-Sized Collectibles Because... Why Not?

 

 

Luminate Music Report 2025 / 2026 Finds Internet Streaming Dominate All Others

Luminate Music Report Finds Internet Streaming Dominate All Others
Luminate published its 2025 year-end music report, which provides us a broad snapshot of how audio listeners, sound platforms, and song creators navigated another year of rapid change. The report underscores that streaming remains the primary mode of music consumption, while emerging dynamics — from short-form video virality to renewed interest in catalog and physical formats — are reshaping what success looks like for artists and labels. Luminate's analysis frames 2025 as a year of consolidation for major platforms and experimentation for creators seeking sustainable revenue. Luminate's 2025 music report highlights several notable trends including short-form video and social discovery, which continued to drive spikes in single-track consumption, accelerating breakout moments for independent artists, and prompting labels to rethink release strategies. At the same time, catalog listening showed resilience, with older albums and legacy artists maintaining steady share of total streams, and vinyl LP and premium physical formats (CD, 4" Tiny Vinyl, SACD, etc.) enjoying a modest but meaningful resurgence among collectors.
---> Luminate Music Report Finds Internet Streaming Dominate All Others.

 

 

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High-End Audio Show Reports

Florida International Audio Expo (FIAE) 2026 High-End Audiophile Show Report
Florida International Audio Expo 2026

 

Montreal Audiofest 2026 Audiophile Show Report
Montreal Audiofest 2026

 

AXPONA 2026 High-End Audio Show Report
AXPONA 2026

 

HIGH END Munich 2025 Audiophile Show Report
HIGH END Munich 2025

 

Capital Audiofest 2025 Show Report (CAF 2025)
Capital Audiofest 2025

 

Southwest Audio Fest 2025 High-End Audio Show Report
Southwest Audio Fest 2025

 

Lone Star Audio Fest 2025 Show Report
Lone Star Audio Fest 2025

 

Toronto Audiofest 2025 Show Report
Toronto Audiofest 2025

 

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Giving The Gift Of Music On Valentine's Day

Giving The Gift Of Music On Valentine's Day
Roses only last a week, romantic music lasts a lifetime.
Editorial By Roger Skoff
It's coming; Valentine's Day on February 14th, and this year should be something extra special!  Sharing your life and love as you warmly show how you feel about her. And while a simple bunch of roses is acceptable— at least where I live — they run close to a hundred bucks! Sure, they're lovely, and they do check the "romantic gesture" box, but, unlike a romantic relationship, flowers, they just don't last. They start drooping in just a day or two. In just a few days more, they're looking tired, and before a week is up, they're ready for the trash. It's a lot of money to pay for something that isn't going to last a whole lot longer than it takes for your tubes to warm up. Why not give her something that lasts longer, shows your feelings more personally, may cost less than the traditional blooms, and carries a bonus no bouquet can ever match? If it's music, she may have to play it on your system! This is also a great opportunity to get her a sound system, too, but let's save that for another Valentine's Day.
---> Giving The Gift Of Music On Valentine's Day.

 

 

Gryphon Antileon Revelation Amplifier Review — Dynamics, Detail, & Drive Class A 160 Wpc power,

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 two 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.

 

 

Furutech GTO-D3 NCF Power Distributor + Origin Power Cord Review

World Premiere Review!
Furutech GTO-D3 NCF Power Distributor + Origin Power Cord Review — High-End Audiophile Power Solution
Clean, low-noise power delivery for hi-fi systems; NCF damping and precision-engineered Origin cord for ultimate clarity.
Review By Paul Schumann
One of the eternal struggles of audiophiles is getting clean power from their AC outlet. Many have gone to great extremes to get that pure AC sign wave. The most extreme example is the Japanese audiophile who installed their own power pole with a transformer in their front yard. At audio shows, I've been blown away by the size of some power conditioning units, which could easily be mistaken for power amplifiers. A few months ago, I reviewed an isolation transformer. It worked great, but it was large, heavy, and I had to take great pains to keep it out of my wife's line of sight. After that experience, I started looking for a more elegant solution to power distribution. That's when I landed on the Furutech gear. A few years ago, I reviewed the Furutech NCF Clear Line AC Power Line Optimizers within my system, and I was impressed by how seemingly simple devices could make such a difference in my system. I always wondered if I could unlock the full potential of those cool devices by pairing them with other Furutech gear instead of the generic power strip I've been using for years.
---> Furutech GTO-D3 NCF Power Distributor + Origin Power Cord Review.

 

 

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