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January 2026 Review Magazine — In-Depth Equipment Reviews And Best Of Capital Audiofest 2025 Awards! Ring in the New Year with sense-sational sound from your new hi-fi system!

January 2026 Review Magazine — In-Depth Equipment Reviews And Best Of Capital Audiofest 2025 Awards!
Ring in the New Year with sense-sational sound from your new hi-fi system!
Enjoy the Music.com's January 2026 issue continues to celebrate the site's 30th anniversary with a lively mix of forward-looking editorials, in-depth equipment reviews, and an expansive Capital Audiofest 2025 show report — all aimed at both seasoned audiophiles and newcomers exploring high-end sound. Our editorial section opens the issue with a renewed optimism for 2026, noting a resurgence across physical media and streaming that promises broader interest in high-fidelity listening; Roger Skoff's lead piece frames the year as one of renewed energy for the music and audio industries, while May Anwar's "Passport To Sound" advocates for audiophile education and outreach to younger listeners. These editorials emphasize that our love for music contributes to a healthier ecosystem for manufacturers and listeners alike, and the issue pairs historical perspective with practical calls to bring new audiences into the hobby. Luxurious high-end audiophile equipment reviews within Enjoy the Music.com's January 2026 Review Magazine is both deep and diverse, featuring a world premiere review and definitive hi-fi gear appraisals.
---> January 2026 Review Magazine — In-Depth Equipment Reviews And Best Of Capital Audiofest 2025 Awards!

 

 

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 ESS ES9291 ADC/DAC: Sabre Codec With +121dB DNR

Revealed! ESS ES9291 ADC/DAC: Sabre Codec With +121dB DNR
ESS Technology, a well-respected company that designs and markets Hi-Res Audio devices for mobile, consumer, automotive, and pro / audiophile systems, has expanded its SABRE CODEC lineup with the ES9291. ESS Technology's ES9291 is a  new stereo SMART CODEC that combines analog inputs and outputs with integrated ADC and DAC converters. Positioned for professional audio equipment, the device is aimed at high-end microphones, audio interfaces, live-stream setups, powered speakers, mixers and portable recorders, offering a compact solution for designers seeking premium analog performance. The ES9291 delivers ultra-low noise conversion with a True dynamic range of +121 dB and THD+N specified at –110 dB per channel across both ADC and DAC paths, making it a cost-effective option for applications that demand high fidelity. On-chip features support high sample rates and modern digital audio formats, enabling manufacturers to meet stringent audio quality targets without large external component counts.
---> ESS Technology ES9291 ADC/DAC Features Sabre Codec With +121dB DNR.

 

 

200 Million Music Lovers: Spotify Wrapped 2025

200 Million Music Lovers: Spotify Wrapped 2025
Spotify's annual year-in-review feature for music lovers, Spotify Wrapped 2025, has achieved unprecedented success and has reached over 200 million engaged users within just 24 hours of its launch! This is a remarkable 19% increase year-over-year and a milestone that represents the platform's biggest Wrapped launch in its decade-long history. Last year's iteration (2024) required 62 hours to reach the same benchmark, making this year's 2025 rapid adoption particularly noteworthy for the streaming giant. This year's edition introduced enhanced features designed to create deeper connections between music enthusiasts and their listening habits, including more layers, stories, and interactive elements than ever before. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek celebrated the achievement on social media, emphasizing how the experience connects users worldwide through shared musical experiences.

 

 

FIAE 2026 High-End Audiophile Show Report -- Florida International Audio Expo -- Audiophiles, Immersivephiles, Music Lovers Event Coverage  Expert listening notes from FIAE 2026, standout systems, buying guidance for serious music lovers.

Florida International Audio Expo Show Report In February 2026
The eighth annual Florida International Audio Expo (FIAE) returns as the Southeast's most eagerly anticipated high-end audio gatherings, bringing together music lovers, audiophiles, immersivephiles, and industry professionals for a long weekend of listening, discovery, and community. FIAE show's 2026 edition continues the event's tradition of pairing commercial exhibits with live music and educational programming to give visitors both demonstrable gear experiences and context for what they hear. From Friday through Sunday, February 20th through 22nd (2026) at the Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel, ticketing options include single-day and multi-day passes to suit casual visitors, dedicated musicphiles, and audiophiles / immersivephiles alike. Organizer statements and press coverage emphasize that the 2026 event marks the Expo's eighth annual run, highlighting steady growth in both exhibitor participation and room counts; this expansion has translated into more than 100 exciting exhibit spaces that let music lovers compare loudspeakers, electronics, vinyl LP turntable systems, stereo / immersive headphones, cabling, and tweaks under real listening conditions.
---> Florida International Audio Expo (FIAE) 2026 Show Info & Coverage.

 

 

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

 

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

 

Toronto Audiofest 2025 Show Report
Toronto Audiofest 2025

 

HIGH END Munich 2025 Audiophile Show Report
HIGH END Munich 2025

 

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

 

AXPONA 2025 High-End Audiophile Show Report
AXPONA 2025

 

Montreal Audiofest 2025 Show Report
Montreal Audiofest 2025

 

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

 

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Inside Capital Audiofest 2025 (CAF): Exclusive Show Report & Latest Gear New high-end audio trends, top hi-fi gear, plus audiophile insights and cutting-edge innovations.

Inside Capital Audiofest 2025: Exclusive Show Report & Latest Gear
New high-end audio trends, top hi-fi gear, plus audiophile insights and cutting-edge innovations.
Welcome to Enjoy the Music.com's comprehensive Capital Audiofest 2025 show report. Capital Audiofest (CAF) 2025 took place from November 14th to 16th at the Hilton Rockville in Maryland, continuing its legacy as the East Coast's largest and most beloved high-end audio show. The event was open for all music lovers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, offering three full days of immersive listening experiences, gear demos, and community engagement. Founded in 2010 by Gary Gill, CAF continues to grow from a grassroots gathering into a cornerstone of the North American audiophile calendar, drawing enthusiasts, engineers, and manufacturers from across the globe. Our Capital Audiofest 2025 show reports are now online and being updated through December. Be sure to read our exciting, exclusive, and expanded coverage of CAF 2025!
---> Inside Capital Audiofest 2025: Exclusive Show Report & Latest Gear.

 

 

Get Ready Audiophiles And Music Lovers, It's Coming!

Get Ready Audiophiles And Music Lovers, It's Coming!
Hmmmm... what we can expect from 2026?
Editorial (Mainly) By Roger Skoff, With Slight Additions By Steven R. Rochlin
Happy New Year from all of us here at Enjoy the Music.com! This is going to be a great year! After a fitful 2025 now in the rearview mirror, both the music industry and our own luxurious high-fidelity audio industry—the companies and people who bring us the audiophile gear we use to enjoy the music—are poised to reach new highs and to reach more people than at any recent time! We live in interesting times, CDs are back, reel-to-reel tape thriving, vinyl LPs... and an abundance of true lossless Hi-Res Music (20-bit/88kHz and higher) digital streaming to everyone in the world. Change is in the air. Can you hear it? The music business enters 2026 with a kind of renewed energy it hasn't felt in a long while. Streaming is still the engine, but it's no longer the only story. When it comes to profits, physical media and merch provide an excellent return on investment. Subscription numbers for streaming services continue to climb, and even the ad-supported side—after uncertainty through much of 2025—seems to have found its rhythm again.
---> Get Ready Audiophiles And Music Lovers, It's Coming!

 

 

Vitus Audio SIA-025 Mk.II Luxury Hi-Fi Int. Amp — The Definitive Review

Vitus Audio SIA-025 Mk.II Luxury Hi-Fi Int. Amp — The Definitive Review
A masterful and musically satisfying experience that had me magically mesmerized.
Review By Dr. Matthew Clott
Caveat: Yes, the Vitus Audio SIA-025 Mk.II solid-state integrated amplifier, as reviewed here, has been out for many years. So why review it now? Well, for starters, wouldn't you say yes if you were asked to review it?!? Secondly, I think that with the introduction of some new similarly-priced integrated amplifiers and a new interest in truly reference high-end audio performance at this level, it would be irresponsible of us here at Enjoy the Music.com not to remind you that the new stuff is not always the best. Sometimes we must look to the established to reinforce what our references actually are. Thirdly, sometimes a review after a unit has been out for some time helps to re-evaluate its place in the market as its price matures with the flow that has represented the high-end audio world in recent years. Vitus Audio's founder, Hans-ole Vitus, fell in love with music at the ripe old age of 12. That passion developed into a lifelong obsession with audio perfection as he matured.
---> Vitus Audio SIA-025 Mk.II Luxury Hi-Fi Int. Amp — The Definitive Review.

 

 

Pure Power, Pure Pleasure — Pass Laboratories X600.8 Mono Amplifier Review  Quietly powerful, exquisitely precise sound that delivers recording-studio clarity.

Pure Power, Pure Pleasure — Pass Laboratories X600.8 Mono Amplifier Review
Quietly powerful, exquisitely precise sound that delivers recording-studio clarity.
Review By Tom Lyle
The Pass Laboratories X600.8 monoblocks did not simply arrive — they announced themselves. Two Pass Laboratories X600.8 monoblocks for review here at Enjoy the Music.com, each a 123-pound monument of metal and circuitry, crossed my threshold and turned the upstairs listening room into a battleground for gravity. Their bulk filled the doorway, their presence and proportions, and for a moment the house felt like it had been claimed by something far more serious than furniture. Furthermore, I needed a little help getting them into position within my listening room. Besides being quite heavy and quite large (19" x 21.5" x 11" WxDxH), my listening room is on the top floor of our home. On their website, Pass Labs says that the Pass Laboratories X600s can "...effortlessly drive the most demanding loudspeakers to musical nirvana." With 600 Watts under the hood, it should be obvious that these monoblocks can drive just about any pair of speakers one can think of....
---> Pure Power, Pure Pleasure — Pass Laboratories X600.8 Mono Amplifier Review.

 

 

SVS' SB-5000 R|Evolution Will Not Be Televised — It will be Felt! Deep bass with exceptional musicality, bass speed, and a potent 2000 Watts! SVS SB-5000 R|Evolution Subwoofer Review By Rick LaFaver

SVS' SB-5000 R|Evolution Will Not Be Televised — It Will Be Felt!
Deep bass with exceptional musicality, bass speed, and a potent 2000 Watts!
SVS SB-5000 R|Evolution Subwoofer Review By Rick LaFaver
If Santa missed the mark on giving you the gift of deep, room-shaking bass this year, meet the SVS 5000 R|Evolution SB-5000 sealed subwoofer — the sub that transforms your music listening experience (it's not only for movie explosions). Within this review, Enjoy the Music.com tests the SVS SB-5000 active subwoofer with 2000 Watts from a real-world stereo perspective, showing how a high-performance subwoofer can do more than boost LFE at 80Hz: it fills the gap where your speakers naturally roll off, adds authoritative low-end detail, and restores the rhythm, weight, and physical deep bass connection to your favorite tracks that have been missing… until now. The SVS subwoofer was tested alongside my reference Vapor Audio Cirrus loudspeakers and go-to Arte Forma amplifier, aiming for a musical, real-world setup. I tried the preamplifier output so the SVS could receive a full stereo analog feed and make the most of its 295 Hz Analog Devices DSP and the SVS app's fine-tuning.
---> SVS SB-5000 R|Evolution Active DSP Subwoofer Review.

 

 

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