Series 1
All prices in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.

Can you guess the list price of the Qinpu A-8000 Mk II integrated amplifier? Here is some more information to help you: 100Wpc output, ALPS volume control, and machined-aluminum chassis with real-wood accent.

Give up? Try $1899. It sounded terrific driving...

JAS-Audio Orsa two-way, two-piece speakers ($2799 per pair), which use a dual-ribbon tweeter the likes of which we've never seen. Both halves of the Orsa have their own ports, which lie between the upper and lower cabinets. The speakers sounded very detailed, spacious and sweet -- Doug Schneider was impressed.

The crossover for the JAS-Audio Orsa.

Verity Audio's new Parsifal Ovation speakers ($24,500 per pair) were the sonic highlight of day one. Jason Thorpe will do the SoundStage! reviewing honors sometime this year.