Capital Audio Fest 2024 is less than 2 weeks away, so we are previewing the rooms and vendors that will be at the show to help you plan your trip as there is a ton to see in a short amount of time.
Show Details:
- Date: November 8th – 10th, 2024
- Friday 10:00AM – 6:00PM
- Saturday 10:00AM – 6:00PM
- Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM
- Location: 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
- Capital Audio Fest is held at the Hilton Rockville in Rockville, MD. This beautiful venue is conveniently located next to a metro station, providing quick access to Washington DC. With over 35,000 square feet of flexible conference space, the Hilton Rockville offers plenty of room for exhibitors and attendees to explore the latest audio products and technology.
- Hilton is already fully booked
- The Even Hotel has availability as of today (9-27-2024)
- Capital Audio Fest is held at the Hilton Rockville in Rockville, MD. This beautiful venue is conveniently located next to a metro station, providing quick access to Washington DC. With over 35,000 square feet of flexible conference space, the Hilton Rockville offers plenty of room for exhibitors and attendees to explore the latest audio products and technology.
- Parking at Hilton Hotel is tough! So…..
- Consider parking for FREE at Metro on Saturday and Sunday.
- Consider parking behind Matchbox across the street in the Congressional Plaza lot.
- CAF has two nights of great live music.
- Purchase your tickets online beforehand.
- Great Guest Seminars on all three days!
- Many new vendors!
- Students are FREE!
Tickets
https://www.capitalaudiofest.com/event-details/capital-audiofest2024
Exhibitors:
https://www.capitalaudiofest.com/exhibitors2024
For more information: https://hifichicken.com/capital-audiofest-2024-rooms-and-events
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Highend By Oz, House of Stereo, Viva, Albedo Clables, Stenheim – Lincoln Room
Featuring Viva Audio Solista Stereo Power amp with Linea Pre amplifier. Viva Audio Numerico DAC paired with Wolf Audio Systems server driving the Stenheim Alumine 5SE speakers. All cables will be Albedo Silver Cables.. visit us Capital Audiofest on November 8-10 at the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel and Executive Meeting Center




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EVERSOLO MASTERPIECE FLAGSHIP – Room 621
Eversolo is releasing their new Flagship streamer and analog pre-amp. The A10 is filled with too many features to go through in a bulletin so I have attached a link to the main page.

Forte-Distribution will be showing the first in the US at Capital Audio Fest Room 621 November 8-10th.
- Model : Eversolo DMP-A10 Material: Aluminum alloy Display: 6.5’’ LCD touchscreen DAC: ES9039Pro Audio Processor: XMOS XU316
- Storage: 4G DDR4+64G eMMC SSD Protocol: M.2 2280 NVMe interface2; Each slot supports up to 4TB SSD USB Ports: USB 3.02
- Ethernet: RJ-45(10/100/1000Mbps) SFP Fiber Network: SFP modules need to be purchased separately; Supports single-mode single-fiber, single-mode dual-fiber optical modules, as well as SFP electrical port modules
- Wi-Fi: 2.4G+5G DAC Decoding: Supports up to stereo DSD512 Native and PCM 768KHz 32-Bit
- Music File Formats: DSD(DSF, DFF, SACD ISO Support DST up to DSD512), MP3, APE, WAV, FLAC, AIF, AIFF, AAC, NRG, CUE
- Music Services: TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, Amazon Music, Deezer etc. Music Streaming: TIDAL Connect, WebDav, UPnP, DLNA etc.
- Bluetooth Input: BT 5.0, supports SBC/AAC USB-B Audio Input: USB Compatibility: Windows(10, 11), Mac, Android, IOS
- Supports up to stereo DSD512, PCM 768KHz 32Bit Analog Audio Input: XLR(balanced)+ RCA(pre-input); Input range: RCA maximum 2.5 Vrms, XLR maximum 5 Vrms
- Optical/Coaxial Input: Supports up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop ARC Input: Supports up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit
- Optical/Coaxial Output: Supports up to stereo PCM 192KHz 24Bit, DSD64 Dop USB Audio Output: Supports up to stereo DSD512 Native, PCM 768KHz 32Bit (Only supports DAC audio devices compliant with UAC standards.)
- Analog Audio Output: XLR(balanced)+RCA(pre-output) Control Methods: On-screen touch control, Android/iPhone/iPad APP control, remote control
- Frequency Response: 20Hz~20KHz XLR/RCA(土0. 15dB)
- THD+N: XLR:<0.000078%(-122dB)/RCA :<0.00009%(-121dB)
- Dynamic Range: XLR > 130dB/RCA > 129dB
- SNR: XLR >130dB/RCA >129dB
- Crosstalk: XLR>-123dB/RCA>-122dB
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Belleson, LTA, Volti Audio, AntiCables, The Vinyl Reviewers – Room 655







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Wells Audio, YG Acoustics & Cardas Cables – Room 637
At the 2024 Capital Audiofest – Room 637, the partnership of Wells Audio, YG Acoustics, and Cardas
Cables will be exhibiting a complete system of Cardas Clear cables, YG Acoustics Ascent speakers, and
the world premiere of the Wells Audio Majestic II Level III integrated amplifier.
The Majestic is a second generation of the original Majestic integrated but improved upon with all remote inputs and volume. The volume control is greatly improved over the Alps manual wiper style from the
original. Additionally, a new power supply sports 8x 10000uf Kemet famous slitfoil caps offer a more extended and open-sounding top end.
The Level III is considerably more advanced with Vishay Naked Z Foil resistors in the entire signal path as well as Wells Audio Discreet D.C. Noise filters, Bybee AC Purifiers – reducing noise on the AC, WBT binding posts, a chrome faceplate and billet aluminum feet for cosmetic upgrades.
The second-generation Majestic redesign is more refined and elegant, upgrading from acrylic to all-aluminum. The Majestic II is a tour-de-force among high-end integrated amplifiers today.



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Bergmann – Room 630 & 633

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Mytek

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Warwick Acoustics – Table H15, Conference Hall

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VPI HW RA, Bird Of Prey, TZAR DST – Room 719
(Quad 2912, Java HiFi Double Shot Carbon Ed, Finley Audio Cables)

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Wireworld- Room 730

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MPED AMERICA, PANGEA, ACOUSTIQUE QUALITY, RECORD DOCTOR, and WIRE WORLD – Room 728
Capital Audio Fest – Room 728 Audiophile Brands Unite in An Epic Showcase at Capital Audio Fest When: Nov. 8-10, 2024Where: Capital Audio Fest – Room 728 (Twinbrook Hilton Hotel)What: Demos and discounts from audiophile brands |
Rockville, Maryland – October 25, 2024 – Audiophile electronics brands AMPED AMERICA, PANGEA, ACOUSTIQUE QUALITY, RECORD DOCTOR, and WIRE WORLD will have some of their flagship products on display at Capital Audio Fest in Room 728. Discounts of 20% will be available for Demo Models, in addition to a 10% discount on any products that are pre-ordered at the show. About Capital Audio Fest: Capital Audio Fest is an annual event held in the Washington, D.C. area that showcases high-fidelity audio equipment and music. Attendees can listen to demonstrations, attend panel discussions, and participate in workshops focused on audio technology and music appreciation, in addition to visiting the numerous exhibitors presenting the latest in audio technology. The festival attracts audiophiles, industry professionals, and casual listeners, creating a vibrant community atmosphere centered around the love of high-quality sound. |
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Nexus Audio Technologies, Alta Audio, StenHeim, Infigo Audio – Room 823 & 845 & Lincoln Suite

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