Munich High End Show 2008

Europe's biggest, and it has to be said, best hi-fi show proved to be even more overwhelming this year thanks to an increase in size of around 30 per cent. Therefore yours truly was run of his feet trying to find all the scoops amidst the shiniest turntables and maddest loudspeakers that have ever assembled in one German city.

Turntables once again were thick on the ground with some truly bonkers examples in bamboo and leather alongside an all-in-one vinyl system from a well established brand. Headphones are also getting more interesting as are iPod docks now that the US high end has entered the fray. All in all the event is a cornucopia of sumptuous kit from all reaches of the affordability scale.

Location: M,O,C, Munich, Lilienthalallee 40
Duration: April 24th through 27th