Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2026 preview
The Bristol Hi-Fi Show kicks off on Friday and will have a wealth of lovely kit to hear and fondle on display and demonstration. Below are a few of the 141 brands that will be at the Marriott Hotel for three days. The UK’s biggest hi-fi show promises exclusive deals and special offers, prizes in the Audio T giveaway and half price tickets for students and emergency workers on Sunday afternoon. We will be there taking pictures and getting info about the most exciting new kit, watch out for the highlights show report next week.
ATC will be launching a new floorstanding active speaker dubbed EL50, details are scant but if the images are anything to go by it could be a stunner.
CAD
CAD’s 2025 MkIII edition of its multi-award winning 1543 digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) combines the essence of the original design with additional technologies emerging from the company’s unique advances in tackling high-frequency noise in audio. Key to its superb, distinctive sound quality is CAD’s ongoing commitment to the use of vintage resistor ladder DAC integrated circuits, along with no oversampling and no filtering, which Berry firmly believes delivers a sonic performance that is rare in digital audio – one that is tangibly closer to the original performance.
Chord Company
The Old Vic Room demonstration space will also set the stage for a global sneak preview of the forthcoming Chord V‑Link loudspeaker terminal link system. Following this show preview, the Chord V‑Link will officially launch later in 2026 across the following speaker cable products: EpicXL, SignatureXL, Sarum and Chord Music.
Cyrus 80 Amp
The 80 Amp streaming integrated amplifier will be making its debut at this year’s show. The 80 Series is Cyrus at full scale – their first full-width range, built for listeners who want modern streaming convenience without sacrificing the authority and control of true hi-fi amplification.
Dali
Dali will have nearly all the new Sonik speakers on display, apart from the centre channel (Cinema). They will be demoing the middle floorstander, the Sonik 7 (£1,299) driving it with the recently launched Lyngdorf TDAi-2210 digital streaming amplifier.
Elite Audio UK
Elite will be playing tracks chosen by the Ear amongst others on two systems:
System one—£8,403
Revival Audio Atalante 3, Revival Audio Stands3, Electrocompaniet ECi80D, Lindemann Woodnote Solo, Hi Diamond Top Bronze cables.
System two—£22,548
Audio Physic Classic 25 40th Anniversary, Electrocompaniet ECI 6 MkII, Electrocompaniet ECM 1 MkII, Hi Diamond Top Gold cables.
Fyne
Demonstrations spanning Fyne’s award-winning range, from entry-level favourites to flagship models, alongside new and custom colour finishes, live A/B super tweeter demos, and the launch of Fyne’s new Reviewer Sessions hosted by leading hi-fi journalists.
Across the three days, showgoers will be able to experience demonstrations on selected models in the Fyne range, from budget award winning F500E and F500S models right up to the mighty F704SP floorstanders and SuperTrax supertweeters.
Leema
A new Leema Acoustics series of amplifiers and source electronics is launching soon, beginning with four integrated amplifiers, each featuring beautifully engineered casework in black or silver finishes and proudly manufactured in Wales. The amplifiers remain faithful to Leema Acoustics’ core amplifier DNA, with a strong emphasis on dynamic control and ultra-low distortion. Oversized heatsinks ensure long-term reliability by keeping the output devices well within their safe operating area. An oversized toroidal transformer with dual secondary windings is supported by more than 27,200 µF of reservoir capacitance per channel.
Innuos
We’re happy to share that Innuos will be making its UK show debut of the complete Stream Series at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2026. We’ll be showcasing both Stream1 and Stream3 in multiple configurations, including our in-house developed DAC boards, the acclaimed Sense App, and, for the first time in the UK, our brand-new Stream Remote Control.
PMC/Michell
PMC Distribution UK will be in celebratory mood at the Bristol Show 2026 as it marks the first anniversary of the prophecy series, the launch of two new Michell turntables and a new amplifier from Bryston. The SS Great Britain Suite on the Ground Floor will be the place to go for audiophiles seeking the best sounds of the show.
Debuted last year at the Bristol Show, the five-strong prophecy series has taken the global audio world by storm, with countless awards, five-star reviews, editor’s choice and best buy accolades, and many reviewer comments along the lines of “It is, in no uncertain terms, an absolute cracker”.
Soulines
Serbian hi-fi brand Soulines will pre-launch the new tt23 turntable at this year’s Bristol Hi-Fi Show, in advance of its formal launch in spring 2026. Offering exceptional design and build quality, simplicity of use and outstanding sonic performance, the tt23 continues Soulines’ commitment to high-end sound at an accessible price.
Drawing on key design principles from the brand’s 2024 tt9 model, the tt23 incorporates even further refinements in resonance control, to ensure a clean, stable and highly musical playback experience.
Where and when
The Bristol Hi-Fi Show will be at Delta Hotels by Marriott, Lower Castle Street, Bristol, BS1 3AD and runs from 10 – 5 on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st February, it closes at 4pm on Sunday 22nd.