Room 445 + Sabal Room

Room 445 
System #1

WORLD PREMIERE
AMP I + PREAMP I

We’re proud to showcase the world premiere of the new Accustic Arts AMP I and Accustic Arts PREAMP I, bringing German precision engineering and uncompromising musicality to our showroom for the very first time. Anchoring the system is the Accustic Arts PLAYER III — a reference-grade CD player and DAC known for its refinement, resolution, and effortless analog-like flow.

 

Together, this all-Accustic Arts front end delivers extraordinary control, transparency, and tonal realism — a system built for listeners who demand nothing short of world-class performance.

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Verdande Loudspeakers

The Ø Audio Verdande is a reference-level Norwegian loudspeaker that blends sculptural craftsmanship with serious acoustic engineering. Its curved cabinet, premium drivers, and carefully tuned crossover deliver a presentation that is expansive, transparent, and remarkably lifelike—balancing scale with finesse. Verdande captures the emotion of live music with deep, controlled bass, natural midrange texture, and an open, effortless top end that invites long listening sessions.

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Avenger Direct

Music Server

System #1 is anchored by the VPI Avenger Direct — a direct-drive masterpiece known for its speed stability, authority, and vanishingly low noise floor. Digital playback is handled by the Wolf Audio Systems music server, delivering a fluid, ultra-resolute stream that rivals the very best analog front ends.

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SRX XL, SRX XL AC, SRX XLR, SRX XL USB, 
SRX XL Speaker Cables

System #1 is fully wired with Synergistic Research SRX XL throughout, creating a seamless, no-compromise signal path from source to speaker. We’re utilizing SRX XL AC power cords to lower the noise floor and enhance dynamic authority, SRX XLR interconnects for holographic imaging and tonal purity, and the SRX XL USB to extract maximum resolution and flow from our digital front end. The system is completed with SRX XL Speaker Cables, delivering explosive dynamics, deep controlled bass, and a massive, three-dimensional soundstage that lets the music breathe with startling realism.

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SRX XL Sp. Cables
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Room 445
System #2

FRIGG 02

The Ø Audio Frigg 02 is a striking Norwegian floorstander that blends modern Scandinavian design with serious high-end performance. Its beautifully curved cabinet and carefully selected drivers deliver a presentation that is fast, open, and remarkably coherent from top to bottom. Frigg offers deep, articulate bass, a vivid and textured midrange, and an airy, extended treble — creating a spacious, immersive soundstage that feels both powerful and effortlessly natural.

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Power III

RS451

In System 2, the Accustic Arts POWER III delivers effortless authority and control, combining massive current capability with refined tonal balance, explosive dynamics, and deep, articulate bass grip. Paired with the Hi-Fi Rose RS451 — a sleek, high-performance network streamer with a vivid touchscreen interface and a refined internal DAC — the system blends power and precision with clarity and fluidity, creating an immersive presentation that feels both commanding and beautifully musical.

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Valhalla 2 Cables

System #2 is fully wired with Nordost Valhalla 2, ensuring a reference-level signal path from wall to speaker. From Valhalla 2 power cables that lower the noise floor and unleash dynamic headroom, to XLR interconnects that preserve tonal purity and holographic imaging, every connection is optimized for speed and transparency. The Valhalla 2 Ethernet and Digital BNC cables extract maximum precision and timing accuracy from the digital front end, while the speaker cables deliver lightning-fast transient response, deep control, and a vast, three-dimensional soundstage. The result is a system that sounds effortless, expansive, and incredibly lifelike.

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Power + Switch

At the foundation of the system is the Nordost QBASE QB10, a reference-level power distribution unit engineered to deliver clean, stable current with minimal impedance and cross-contamination between components. Supporting the digital front end is the Nordost QSOURCE linear power supply, providing ultra-low-noise DC power that enhances resolution, texture, and dynamic nuance. Completing the chain is the Nordost QNET7 Ethernet switch, purpose-built for high-performance audio networks, reducing jitter and electrical noise to unlock greater clarity, dimensionality, and musical flow. Together, these three components form a quiet, stable backbone that allows the entire system to perform at its absolute peak.

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Sabal Room

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Forza

The Estelon Forza is a bold statement in both design and performance, blending sculptural Estonian craftsmanship with uncompromising acoustic engineering. Its organically curved cabinet minimizes resonance and diffraction, allowing its advanced drivers to deliver deep, authoritative bass, an exquisitely natural midrange, and a refined, extended top end. The result is a powerful yet elegant presentation with expansive scale, pinpoint imaging, and a striking sense of realism that commands attention in any reference system.

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AMP IV + PREAMP V

The Accustic Arts AMP IV and PREAMP V form a commanding reference duo, combining immense power reserves with exceptional finesse and control. The AMP IV delivers effortless dynamics, iron-fisted bass authority, and expansive soundstage scale, while the PREAMP V provides exquisite transparency, tonal richness, and precise low-level detail retrieval. Together, they create a presentation that is both muscular and refined — revealing the full emotional weight, texture, and dimensionality of the music with unmistakable German precision.

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Titan Direct

The Ø Audio Frigg 02 is a striking Norwegian floorstander that blends modern Scandinavian design with serious high-end performance. Its beautifully curved cabinet and carefully selected drivers deliver a presentation that is fast, open, and remarkably coherent from top to bottom. Frigg offers deep, articulate bass, a vivid and textured midrange, and an airy, extended treble — creating a spacious, immersive soundstage that feels both powerful and effortlessly natural.

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SD 3100 HV

The T+A SD 3100 HV is a no-compromise SACD/CD player and DAC built around T+A’s High Voltage (HV) architecture for exceptional signal purity and dynamic headroom. Engineered and manufactured in Germany, it features a dedicated DSD converter for SACD alongside a separate PCM converter for standard digital formats, ensuring each signal is processed in its native domain. The result is extraordinary resolution, tonal richness, and effortless musical flow — delivering digital playback with the scale, authority, and refinement of true reference-level analog.

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SRX XL, SRX XL AC, SRX XLR, SRX XL USB, 
SRX XL Speaker Cables

System #1 is fully wired with Synergistic Research SRX XL throughout, creating a seamless, no-compromise signal path from source to speaker. We’re utilizing SRX XL AC power cords to lower the noise floor and enhance dynamic authority, SRX XLR interconnects for holographic imaging and tonal purity, and the SRX XL USB to extract maximum resolution and flow from our digital front end. The system is completed with SRX XL Speaker Cables, delivering explosive dynamics, deep controlled bass, and a massive, three-dimensional soundstage that lets the music breathe with startling realism.
2025 Capital Audio Fest Montgomery Room Price List Price
System One — Accustic Arts / Silent Pound / Wolf Audio Systems / Synergistic Research
Accustic Arts AMP IV$40,000
Accustic Arts Preamp V with Phono$40,000
Accustic Arts Player III CD Player/DAC$20,000
Silent Pound Challenger II Loudspeakers$38,999
Wolf Audio Systems Red Wolf 2 SX Music Server$16,500
VPI Avenger (Special Wood Edition)$15,000
Audio-Technica ART1000X Cartridge $5,999
Synergistic Research SRX XL Speaker Cables$39,995
Synergistic Research SRX XL Interconnects$16,995 / 1 meter
Synergistic Research SRX XL Power Cords$13,000 / 6ft.
Synergistic Research Powercell 8 SX. Conditioner$4,000
Synergistic Research Galileo Ground Block MKII$7,500
System Two — Quad Platina / Cambridge Audio
Quad Platina Integrated Amplifier$4,995
Quad Platina Stream (Streamer/DAC)$4,995
Cambridge Audio Edge S Loudspeakers$8,000
Audio-Technica Hotaru Turntable$10,000
System Three — Focal Diva Mezza Utopia Active System
Focal Diva Mezza Utopia (Active Speakers)$70,000

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