Part 4 — Lower Level, Left (St. Laurent & Outremont Rooms) At The Montreal Audiofest 2026 Show
A deep dive into the Montreal Audiofest 2026, featuring early-morning impressions, high-end audio's latest innovations, audiophile solutions, and standout demonstrations.
Montreal Audiofest Show Report By Rick Becker

W5  HiFiPro
The eye-catching Davis Acoustics' The Wall speakers seen here were designed to work against the wall, but I've heard them produce a better sound stage at another show when they were further out from the wall. Still, music was good here, coming through an Atoll Electronique streamer. Both companies are from France. A DAC from Merging Technologies in Switzerland was also used.

At the other end of the small room was a second system featuring Final electrostatic speakers also driven by Atoll electronics in a set-up that was spatially challenged.

W6  EverSolo, Motet Distribution
EverSolo and their distributor, Motet, teamed up for a good-sounding and visually attractive display.

The KEF floorstander was supplemented with a small subwoofer tucked away at the front wall.

Clockwise, from the top shelf, was the flagship DMP A10 music streamer / DAP / DAC / preamp from EverSolo. Continuing around was the T8 streamer ($2k), the flagship AMP F10 stereo amp ($3700), then another AMP F10, and a DAC Z10 ($3k). The system was wired with Kimber Kable.

It looks like retailer LaLiberte had something to do with this room, too. The Quadraspire banner showed some of their different styles. Their racks were seen many times throughout the show. They have a clean, contemporary look.

A true bookshelf speaker from EverSolo was on silent display off to the side.

That's A Wrap: Part 5 Coming Soon
That wraps up the rooms to the left as you descend the escalator to the lower level. I'll be back next week with the remainder of the rooms down there, including the Earvana and Marketplace room. Keep checking back as some of the Best Rooms at the show still lie ahead.

Play some tunes; see you soon!

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