High End Days Strasbourg: an exceptional day to discover ultra-high fidelity

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The High End Days continue! After Paris Est in September, we’re off to Alsace. Son-Vidéo.com invites you to its Strasbourg showroom on Saturday March 7, 2026 for an exceptional day dedicated to high fidelity. Dubbed High End Days, this unique gathering will be an opportunity to (re)discover high-end hi-fi through several exceptional systems installed in our auditoriums, specially redesigned for the event.

High End Days with Jean-Marie Hubert

After an exceptional event last September at the Son-Vidéo.com Paris Est store (Champigny-sur-Marne), the High End Days are back for a new, even more ambitious edition in your Strasbourg store. The ultimate rendezvous for audiophiles and music lovers, the High End Days showcase exceptional hi-fi systems, carefully selected for their sonic accuracy, emotional power and ability to bring music to life with striking realism.

To organize this event, the Son-Vidéo.com teams drew on the expertise of Jean-Marie Hubert, a key figure on the French audiophile scene. A true high-fidelity pioneer and visionary, Jean-Marie Hubert left his mark on the history of audio in France in 1978, when he created the legendary “Journées de l’audiophile et de la haute-fidélité d’exception”, an event that laid the foundations for the major French hi-fi shows and inspired what would later become the Paris Audio Video Show. Backed by decades of experience and recognized for his exacting standards and contagious passion, he now brings expertise to the High End Days. He will host the event like no other, transforming each demonstration into an experience of sharing and discovery.

For one day, the Son-Vidéo.com store in Strasbourg will be transformed into a genuine showcase for high-fidelity, featuring exceptional hi-fi systems for unforgettable listening experiences.

Total immersion in the very high-end

Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to listen to prestigious systems from some of the biggest names on the international audiophile scene. Demonstrations will follow one another around a variety of equipment and multiple sources (CD/SACD, vinyl or Hi-Res streaming) to explore and compare very different technical and musical approaches. Whether you’re a fan of the refinement of tube electronics, a follower of the rigor of Class A or D, or simply curious about the latest innovations in DACs, streaming or speakers, the High End Days will provide a rich experience.

Martin Logan ESL15A: the magic of the acoustic panel

Last September, we introduced you to systems that are both rare and spectacular, including the impressive Martin Logan Neolith, unanimously acclaimed by visitors for their sheer size and extraordinary realism. This year, the electrostatic panel specialist is back with the Martin Logan Renaissance ESL 15A, the flagship of the Masterpiece range. These speakers combine an imposing 117cm XStat CLS transducer with two 30cm woofers, each powered by its own 500W amplifier module incorporating a 24-bit DSP processor.

A technological showcase of Martin Logan’s expertise, the Renaissance ESL 15A offers exceptionally transparent reproduction, supported by a three-dimensional soundstage and a rare coherence between the speed of the panel and the depth of the amplified bass. This exceptional speaker, priced at €33,000, will be paired with a Michi set backed by an Eversolo DMP A8 network player for Hi-Res streaming. This system promises immediate immersion that will seduce the most discerning audiophiles from the very first notes.

A concentrate of Martin Logan’s electrostatic expertise, the Martin Logan Renaissance ESL 15A speaker combines the spectacular transparency of its large XStat CLS panel with the controlled power of its amplified woofers, for a soundstage that’s full, precise and strikingly realistic.

Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2: Italian craftsmanship

The Italian manufacturer also took part in last September’s event with the Sonus Faber Serafino, and for this year’s edition in Strasbourg, it’s back with the Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 floorstanding speakers. Faithful to the DNA of the Italian company, this second-generation model combines elegant craftsmanship and exceptional acoustic design, in a more accessible but still profoundly high-end format.

Inspired by the aesthetics of Italian instrument design, the Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 speaker will immediately win you over with its curved lines, the quality of its wood finishes and the attention paid to the smallest details, including the concrete base. But beyond the object itself, it’s the musical performance that will attract attention. The speaker adopts a three-way architecture based around a 28mm silk dome DAD (the brand’s iconic technology) tweeter, guaranteeing delicate, perfectly controlled high frequencies. It is supported by two 16.5cm woofers and a midrange driver with camellia cone, a model developed in-house to enhance the harmonic richness and natural tonality, particularly on vocals.

Elegant and expressive, the magnificent Italian Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 floorstander combines a lute-inspired design with a refined three-way architecture, offering a silky-smooth reproduction, with an full-bodied midrange and perfectly controlled bass.

The system will be powered by the legendary McIntosh MA12000, a hybrid integrated amplifier combining tube preamplification and transistor power stage. A true masterpiece, it delivers an impressive 2 x 350 watts of power, identical at 8, 4 and even 2 ohms, ensuring total speaker control. To vary the experience and explore all the facets of this exceptional system, several sources will be used, including a turntable by Transrotor. A global benchmark in the world of high-end vinyl, the German manufacturer has made a name for itself with its sculptural, ultra-precise creations, dedicated to analog playback of exemplary rigor and musicality. A combination that promises listening experiences as powerful as they are moving.

A free event

The High End Days will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Son-Vidéo.com showroom in Strasbourg, 15 rue de la Nuée Bleue. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the store’s auditoriums will be specially refurbished to host exceptional hi-fi systems and offer visitors a unique listening experience. The event is free of charge, but you need to reserve an invitation via BilletWeb. Space is limited, so book early to take advantage of this exclusive day dedicated to high-fidelity.

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