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Welcome to our press and review hub, where leading critics, industry insiders, and passionate audiophiles share their impressions of Treble Clef Audio's groundbreaking designs.
From meticulous craftsmanship to sonic perfection, our flagship TCA-M speaker has captivated the ears and hearts of those who demand nothing short of acoustic excellence.
AXPONA 2026 Show Report | hi-fi+ Staff
AXPONA 2026 - Show Report
BLOG hi-fi+ Staff May 19, 2026

Vinnie Rossi teamed up with Treble Clef Audio to put on a superb sounding room. Featuring the Vinnie Rossi Brama Preamplifier ($39,995) and New Vinnie Rossi Phono Preamplifier (Price TBA) being sourced by an SME MK2 Model 15 Turntable and tonearm with a Benz Micro cartridge. Digital was sourced by a B. audio Reference DAC and cabling from Siltech’s Double Crown and Classic Series cables and interconnects. The system was fronted by a pair of Treble Clef Audio’s TCA-M Active Loudspeakers ($103,900/pr) and a pair of TCA-S Active Subsonic modules ($22,550 ea). This was a best of show sound contender. Outstanding sonics with deep and beautifully controlled bass.
Best Sound at AXPONA | Marc Phillips of
Marc Phillips Offers His 10 Choices for Best Sound at AXPONA 2026
"I visited this room for one reason–Vinnie Rossi. I saw the gen2 Brama preamplifier on the rack, walked in, sat down in the very front row way off to the side so that my knees were no more than a couple of feet from a very unusual open-architecture speaker that was shaped like a treble clef. After a few minutes, I noticed that the soundstage was well-shaped and balanced despite the location of my seat, and when I finally commandeered the sweet spot my heart leapt in its chest. First impression–Vinnie’s amplification always brings out the best performance from the other links in the system, something I discovered rather quickly when I reviewed the gen2 Brama integrated last year. Second impression–these Treble Clef Audio speakers are fantastic."
"…and the Best Sound of AXPONA 2026 is…

A TIE!
I don’t think I’ve ever had a tie for Best Sound at AXPONA before, or any other show, but I’ll explain why both the Ø Audio and Quintessence Audio room and the Treble Clef and Vinnie Rossi room share the top honor.
I listened to the Vinnie Rossi and Treble Clef room early in the show, the first day in fact, and when I walked out of that room I knew it would be the sonic standard for all other rooms. (What’s remarkable is that this system was located in one of the smaller rooms upstairs and not a big conference room off the lobby, where all the “big systems” reside.)
I didn’t hear the Ø Audio Ymirs until the last day of the show, when I was treated to a private early morning pre-show demo after a very late night smoking cigars with the Audio Group Denmark and Next Level Hi-Fi crew. In other words, I wasn’t really 100% there until after a few minutes of music when I realized this system was doing the same extraordinary things for my soul as the Vinnie/Treble Clef system. This is not about the biggest, most expensive, most technologically advanced hi-fi systems, but simply because both systems played music the way I need it to be played. I want it to sound real, and I want it to put a huge smile on my face.
When it came down to it, I just couldn’t decide. So congratulations to both rooms for winning Best Sound at AXPONA!"
AXPONA 2026 Highlights | GadgetryTech
"Well, with this Treble Clef Audio system, they played an LP,...It was recorded purely in analog, never touched anything digital, and then they pressed it to vinyl the old school way."
Shout out to JMI Recordings for this very cool hard panned album gifted to me by David Elkins of BROWN BROTHERS RECORDINGS 🙏❤️
"It was absurd. It be partly because the big party trick is this room is not that large. It's a hotel room that was set up as a listening room. They sounded so wide. If again, you close your eyes, they had a little clarinet that was off to the left. It was so magical."
"And what was really cool was when I looked around in the room, more people close their eyes than any other room I've been in. And I think when you close your eyes, you really get immersed and lost in the music. That shows you something special."
"So if you want something that really takes the science of audio to another level that actually executes what they're saying, they're trying to accomplish to provide a world-class listening experience regardless of the size of your room. because now we can get rid of room treatment or room setup as a strong consideration because you might not have the ability to address all that. You just want the most out of the space."
"This was an absolutely incredible experience."
AXPONA 2026 | Michael Fremer - TrackingAngle
"Ole Siig's Treble Clef powered loudspeakers made a show debut."
"They are remarkable.
Unfortunately I just haven’t had time to write up the experience but I will especially now that the brand is established in the United States."
"I had a pair in-house for a few weeks last Fall and have not had a chance to write a review so I was happy to see them at the show where a lot of people could experience this unique design. Check out the video. I couldn't move my XVXs for the listen and he said "it won't matter put them wherever you like", and he was correct!"
AXPONA 2026 | Miguel Barrio – Stereophile
Treble Clef Audio and Vinnie Rossi at AXPONA 2026
By Miguel Barrio for Stereophile | Apr 12, 2026

AXPONA 2026 | Part-Time Audiophile - IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Treble Clef Audio and Vinnie Rossi | AXPONA 2026
By Marc Phillips for Part-Time Audiophile | Apr 20, 2026

AXPONA 2026 | Part-Time Audiophile, The Occasional Podcast - HIFI Highlights And Best Of Show
Live from Chicago, IL - The cast and crew from PartTimeAudiophile's coverage of AXPONA 2026 weigh in. Held April 10-12 in the Schaumburg Convention Center, this episode reports back on all the showroom highlights and the latest hifi product releases from the largest high fidelity audio event in North America. Best of show, standout gear and plenty of weekend observations. Special thanks to Marc Phillips and to all the fans who weighed in on the songs this week!
"The Treble Clef Audio loudspeakers from Denmark were easily the best new product I heard at the Schaumberg Renaissance."
Note! Treble Clef Audio® is from Denmark.
AXPONA 2026 | Audiophile Junkie
3 Rooms That STOLE THE SHOW for Many at AXPONA 2026! - Treble Clef Audio, Western Electric and Treehaus
By Jason Messina for Audiophile Junkie, Apr 16, 2026
Room 1505 showcasing the Treble Clef Audio® - TCA-M Active Loudspeakers & TCA-S Subsonic Modules
"...you might notice in the video there is a Purifi isobaric sub in the corner…The surface area stays the same regardless of the excursion. It's truly an innovative, state-of-the-art driver…That's an over $100,000 system in there, the treble clef, but it looked cool and sounded cool. That's the key combination. So, you're going to enjoy that."
"So, this has got another contender for coolest room."
Visitor Comment:
"@coolruler8856
3 weeks ago (edited)
The Treble Clef system playing that classical piece is simply beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes man.
Had to listen to Treble Clef speakers again , there is something about sound not being restricted by a box . Speakers not shouting at you , but filling the whole room with the Orchestra. Dream speakers for the next house .”
AXPONA 2026 | Listen2listen
By listen2listen, Apr 15, 2026
“When you walk into room 1505 and you first get a sight of the active Treble Clef Audio TCA-M speakers you might assume the experience is going to be more visual aesthetics than auditory sonics. However, once you give the system a listen that assumption completely falls apart into sonic goodness."
"While the Treble Clefs are active, the Vinnie Rossi pre amplifier controls and melds the digital and analog worlds together. Either the @sme_limited_uk fitted with a Benz Micro cart into a Rossi phono amp, or the @b.audio.hifi dac feeds the pre amplifier. The Treble Clef’s do all the heavy lifting with their 3 channels of Pascal class D Amplifiers totalling a more than 1500 Watts. Cabling by @siltech_cables_north_america”
AXPONA 2026 | HIFI Turtle
By HIFI Turtle, Apr 19, 2026
“Thank you to Vinnie and Ole for this exclusive interview!."
"Treble Clef Audio’s speakers were a joy to experience!”
SoundStage! HIFI | Perfect Timing: A Bruce Cockburn Evening and a Digital Upgrade for Treble Clef’s TCA-M Active Loudspeaker
Treble Clef Audio® TCA-M - Digital Upgrade for Treble Clef’s TCA-M Active Loudspeaker, by Doug Schneider for SoundStage! HIFI | Dec 01, 2025

"The TCA‑M is a neutral transducer that can reveal all the details of a recording. From the bass up through the highs, no part of the audioband is emphasized or de-emphasized"
SoundStage! HIFI | The Original Treble Clef Audio TCA-M Loudspeaker—Over $100,000 for Visually Polarizing Precision
Treble Clef Audio® TCA-M - First Review Writeup, by Doug Schneider for SoundStage! HIFI | Sept 01, 2025

"The TCA‑Ms went deeper than any speakers I’ve had in that room, including the Arendal 1528 Tower 8s, a pair of very large passive floorstanders, each with four 8″ woofers, which were set up in pretty much the same locations. As a result, Treble Clef Audio’s claim that the TCA‑M can produce bass right to the bottom of the audioband (20Hz) in a room is credible. This is also proof that active speakers can bend the rules in ways passive speakers simply can’t, particularly in the bass."
Stereophile | Joy and Resistance
Treble Clef Audio® TCA-M at the Doris Duke Center Manhattan | Joy and Resistance — Ken Micallef Stereophile report | Aug 03, 2025

"Though sitting off-axis to one side of the SRO event space, the sound was punchy, dynamic, and forthright. The TCA-Ms easily switched between the music’s varied sonic menu, remaining true and resolute throughout."
Terri Lyne Carrington & Brandee Younger | Joy and Resistance
Treble Clef Audio® TCA-M at the Doris Duke Center Manhattan | Joy and Resistance — Terri Lyne Carrington & Brandee Younger at the Doris Duke Center | Jul 21, 2025
"Huge thanks to the Doris Duke Foundation for making space for this moment, and to @trebleclefaudio for that incredible sound — it truly felt like we were inside the records!"
Stjernholm Reviews | The Dream Speaker
Treble Clef Audio® TCA-M | Acoustic Masterpiece — Sjternholm Reviews
Video | 23 May 2025
"It breathes life into recordings, creates an immersive organic soundstage and makes instruments sound like they're physically present in the room."
SoundStage! Network | A Danish Masterpiece
Active, Artisanal, and Audaciously Original — SoundStage! Network
Video | 04 November 2024
SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast | A Completely Different Speaker
Featuring Doug Schneider | Introducing Treble Clef Audio — SoundStage! Podcast
Season 3 | Episode 16
Podcast | 24 October 2024
Doug Schneider introduces Treble Clef Audio, unveiling a brand that redefines luxury audio. Explore the visionary design and unmatched sound quality that sets Treble Clef Audio apart in the high-end speaker market. This conversation offers a glimpse into the future of audiophile excellence, blending innovation with elegance.
Featuring Ole Siig | Founder of Treble Clef Audio — SoundStage! Podcast
Season 3 | Episode 24
Podcast | 27 February 2025
Discover the story behind Treble Clef Audio’s radical design philosophy in this in-depth conversation with founder Ole Siig. From challenging industry norms to engineering a speaker that truly sounds—and looks—like nothing else, this episode offers unique insights for audiophiles and innovation-minded listeners alike.
SoundStage! HI-FI | Passion Engineered
Where Form Meets Fidelity — SoundStage! HI-FI
Article | 01 October 2024

"The TCA-Ms’ clarity and neutrality in the high range didn’t disappoint either. The cymbal strikes in Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams,” from their 1977 album Rumours, can sound overly splashy with some speakers. With the TCA-Ms, what splashiness did come through sounded completely authentic—it was in the recording. Stevie Nicks’s voice, which is slightly buried in the mix, was completely exposed, sounding as clear as I’ve ever heard it. On The Tragically Hip’s “Long Time Running,” from the 2021 remaster of Road Apples, everything, from the vocals to the guitars to the drums, was reproduced with incisive clarity."
"Regardless of the music we played, the TCA-Ms sounded extremely good—stunning, at times—projecting open, clear sound consistently and effortlessly."
"On St. Vincent’s “Los Ageless,” from her 2017 album MassEducation, the clarity of the piano, particularly in the lower register, was truly exceptional. There was an immediacy to it that was uncanny."
— Doug Schneider | SoundStage! HI-FI

"What I was most impressed with was the depth, power, and character of the bass. It was unlike anything I’d heard before."
Musicians on TCA-M | The Ultimate Sonic Experience
Rudy Van Gelder Studio Session | Our Authentic Standard — TCA-M Playback Event
Story | 19 May 2024

"To us, authentic means—as the musicians, the producer, and the recording engineer originally intended and perceived their work."
— Ole Siig, Chief Designer & Founder
Journalist Testimonials | Acclaimed by Experts
Critics' Choice | Celebrated by Industry Insiders
