Italian Soul. American Power.
A Sonus faber & McIntosh Listening Night
Held Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · Sound Sanctuary Austin, Hill Country Galleria
A full house in the main room · August 2026
On August 26 we opened the rooms for an evening built around one of high-end audio's most celebrated pairings: Sonus faber loudspeakers powered by McIntosh electronics.
Sonus faber brings the soul of Italian design to music reproduction. Its loudspeakers are known for their sculpted forms, beautiful natural materials, and the kind of rich, expressive sound that makes voices and instruments feel remarkably present.
McIntosh brings the American muscle. The legendary blue meters may be instantly recognizable, but it is the scale, control, and effortless power behind them that have made McIntosh an icon for generations of music lovers.
The evening was never about staring at equipment or studying specifications. It was about listening — great recordings played across multiple Sonus faber and McIntosh systems, chosen to show what a thoughtfully matched HiFi system can do, shared with people who simply love music.
Special guests Ernie Coulter and Reise Wiggins joined us for the evening, sharing stories and answering questions about the music, the craftsmanship, and the thinking behind these two remarkable brands.
The evening
Doors, stories, and the systems at work · August 2026
A minute and a half from the evening — from the ropes at the door to the first listening session.
About Sonus faber
Sonus faber creates loudspeakers in Italy with an approach inspired by the country's tradition of fine furniture, musical instruments, art, and craftsmanship.
Natural materials, graceful shapes, leather, wood, and hand-finished details give the speakers a warmth and beauty that feel at home in thoughtfully designed spaces.
Their sound follows the same philosophy: natural, expressive, immersive, and deeply connected to the emotion of music.
Sound Sanctuary Austin is an authorized Sonus faber dealer — explore the Sonus faber lineup.
About McIntosh
McIntosh is one of the most recognizable names in American audio.
Built around a legacy of performance, durability, and unmistakable design, McIntosh electronics have powered extraordinary music systems for generations.
The illuminated glass faceplates and iconic blue meters are part of the appeal, but behind them is the power, control, and musical authority needed to bring a great pair of loudspeakers fully to life.
Sound Sanctuary Austin is an authorized McIntosh dealer — explore the McIntosh lineup.
Italian soul, American power
Sonus faber and McIntosh may come from different parts of the world, but they share a common belief: a music system should be beautifully made, built to last, and capable of creating an emotional connection between the listener and the performance.
For one August evening in Austin, that connection had the rooms to itself.
Hear it for yourself
The pairing did not leave when the evening ended — Sonus faber and McIntosh play in our rooms every week. Come listen.
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