No longer in dispute, the High End Show, which takes place annually at the MOC in Munich, is the world's premier specialist hi-fi trade fair, with 551 exhibitors - that's stands, not brands! Visitors totalled over 21,000! But that's only part of the story. It's impossible to comprehend just how many turntables were present - I am convinced I saw more new models than at a typical show back when vinyl was the dominant format. Open-reel tape popped up everywhere, the place was packed and the vibe was positive. No one report could cover all the new products, but here's our pick of the key components aimed at audiophiles.
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