Join us November 14-16, 2025, at the Hilton Rockville.

Ā *As demo schedules get finalized, we will be updating this site up to the show, stay tuned!

Capital Audio Fest returns with a bang for 2025! This year, it promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

Join the EMM team and our partners as we present and showcase our latest products and component updates for your HiFi.

Our team joins several exclusive partners this year, hosting demos and playing amazing new music in not one, but three different rooms across the show. As an added bonus, we will be featuring several exclusive events at our Jackson Suite showroom.Ā 

Special Demos and Events:

Shane Buettner / Intervention Records Sessions

We are excited to host Shane Buettner of Intervention Records for two sessions where he and our very own DJ, SonicFlare, will spin the latest and greatest reissues coming from this exquisite boutique reissue label. Come and hear firsthand his latest endeavor of reissuing Carl Perkinsā€™ very first record on the most famous of all, Sun label.Ā 

https://interventionrecords.com/products/carl-perkins-dance-album-of-carl-perkins-180g-lp

Come and hear Blue Suede Shoes like you never have before. The tapes havenā€™t been used in decades and sound fresh, vibrant and ā€œCarl is in your roomā€ lifelike.Ā 

For more information on Intervention Records, please check out their website atĀ https://interventionrecords.com/

Location:Ā  Jackson Suite
Time:Ā  Saturday, 11-12AM and
4-5PM

Tapes & Dubs Throughout the Show

DJ DK SonicFlare, our very own might we add, will bring the finest tapes and tape dubs from his personal collection to jam at the show! These are all 2-track 15ips tapes from various genres that will be played back on the SonoruS modified ReVox PR-99 Mk III. Dare we say you are in for a real treat with these tapes!Ā 

VISIT THE CAF WEBSITE

Bending Wave USA Presents: A Tribute to Billy Joel

Location: Jackson Suite

Friday & Saturday

November 14 & 15, Noon

Demo room locations at CAF 2025:

This year, we are excited to invite you to explore and experience our reference EMMLabs gear across the following three suites and rooms:

Jackson Suite

Our main room is brought to you by our exclusive retail partners Bending Wave USA (Boca Raton, Florida), our US distributor Audioshield, Musical surroundings and Kimber Kable.

Actively playing the finest music selections will be the following components:

  • Speakers Goebel Divin NoblesseĀ 
  • Turntable Clearaudio Reference Jubilee
  • Cartridge DS Audio GM EX
  • Music server Pink Faun Ultra 2.16 with USB ultra bridge
  • Tape machineĀ  SonoruS modified ReVox PR99 Mk III
  • CD transport EMMLabs TXi
  • Preamplifier EMMLabs PRE
  • DAC EMMLabs DV2i
  • Amplifiers EMMLabs MTRX mono
  • Cables Kimber Kable ā€œNeo"
  • Rack Timbernation double wide, 3 shelf rack

Come and hear the most requested music formats on tap with streaming, CDs, vinyl and tape all in one room!

Suite 651

This room is presented to you by our exclusive partners Credo Audio Switzerland and our US distributor Audioshield.

Actively playing the finest music selections will be the following components:

  • Speakers Credo Audio Switzerland EV 1202 Ref.
  • CD Transport EMMLabs TXi
  • DAC & Streamer EMMLabs DA2i
  • Amplifier EMMLabs MTRS

Ā Plaza III

This room is brought to you by Arion Audio, manufactures and artisans behind their Arion line of loudspeakers and amplifiers.

  • Speakers Apollo 12
  • Amplifiers Aric Audio
  • CD Transport EMMLabs TXi
  • DAC & Streamer EMMLabs DA2i

SEE IT FOR THE FIRST TIME

EMM LABS TXi

The CD is so back! Streaming is cool and at your fingertips, but CDs are on your shelf or coffee table. Our new TXi transport uses the best CD drive mechanism to bring you fidelity previously unheard of. Combined with our DA2i or DV2i DAC, your CDs will delight and surprise you!

HEAR THE DIFFERENCE

DS-EQ1 V2

Ever since we launched our first optical cartridge energizer exclusive to DS Audio optical cartridges nearly 5 years ago, we simply havenā€™t stopped improving our circuits. Come to Jackson Suite for a demo of our latest generation DS-EQ1, now in its ā€œV2ā€ upgrade. Your record collection will sound like you have never heard it before.

FEEL THE POWER

MTRX2/V2 & MTRS AMPLIFIERS

Suite 651 and Jackson Suite will be powered by our latest generation amplifiers. Updated with the latest circuit designs, these amplifiers have more resolution, dynamics and a lifelike sound that can resolve pianissimos and fortissimos equally, without grain and offer hours and hours of fatigue free listening.

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

MEITNER ALL SILVER FINISH

Come and see our latest finish options, in our all new and sleek all silver finish! (On display only).


Audioshield Distribution

We extend our sincere thanks to John McGurk and the team at Audioshield Distribution for their continued partnership and outstanding representation of EMM Labs and Meitner Audio in the United States. Their expertise, dedication, and high level of service ensure our customers receive exceptional support nationwide.

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