AXPONA 2026, Please Join Us!
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Come See Us in Booth 8101
Moon Audio is heading to the 15th annual Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) and we can't wait to see you! Come see Drew Baird, P.E., Moon Audio Owner & Founder, plus Darrell Shotwell, Lead Engineer all weekend.
We'll be located at booth 8101 right when you walk into the Ear Gear Experience!
We're excited to showcase the new Europa Differential Tube Headphone Amplifier from Saros Audio Systems, alongside a variety of headphones, DACs, amplifiers, and more from the top high-fidelity brands. Our booth will be open the entire weekend, so make sure to stop by and check out our signal chains!
Below is the full list of gear we’re showcasing (with accompanying Dragon Audio Cables) so you can plan accordingly. We're delighted to feature some of the newest products on the market! Stop by and listen to the Saros Audio Europa Amplifier, Meze Audio STRADA Headphones, and Matrix Audio's new suite of digital gear!
We can't wait to connect with everyone and enjoy another great year at AXPONA — See you April 10!
What: AXPONA 2026
Where: 1551 N Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL, 60173
When: April 10-12, 2026
SHOW HOURS:
Friday, April 10, 2026: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2026: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 12, 2026: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
You Don't Want to Miss This!
We're super excited to showcase the Saros Audio System Europa Balanced Tube Headphone Amplifier & Preamplifier at AXPONA this year!
Stop in to hear this fully differential tube headphone amplifier, conceptualized by CEO & Founder Drew Baird, P.E. Saros Audio Systems builds premium audio components that value sound over specifications, drawing on Drew Baird's 20+ years of engineering experience.
Saros Audio System's AXPONA Debut
Moon Audio is proud to debut the first product from Saros Audio Systems at AXPONA 2026! Saros Audio Systems extends the legacy of CEO & Founder Drew Baird's 20+ years of experience in audio engineering and background in electrical engineering (P.E.).
Each Saros Audio product is handcrafted in its Cary, North Carolina, facility, proudly supporting American manufacturing and delivering quality standards that automated overseas production cannot replicate.
Meet the Europa
For audio purists demanding more from their home audio system, the Saros Europa Fully Differential Tube Headphone Amplifier combines classic analog warmth with modern engineering precision.
This two-stage tube amplifier serves dual purposes as both a reference-grade headphone amplifier and a high-fidelity preamplifier, making it an exceptional centerpiece for any audiophile system. With the ability to drive most headphones ranging from 16 Ohms to 300 Ohms, the Europa’s vacuum tube amplification is fit to handle even your toughest cans.
What sets the Saros Europa apart?
- Fully Differential: Pure signal path from input to output, ultra-low noise, zero compromise!
- Premium Tube Design: Five hand-selected vacuum tubes deliver warm, transparent sound
- Dual Functionality: Elite headphone amplifier and high-quality preamplifier in one chassis
- American Crafted: Hand-assembled and precision-tested in Cary, North Carolina
Audio Gear
- Auender A20 Music Server
- Aurender A200 Music Server
- Aurender A1000 Music Server, Streamer
- Aurender N20 Streaming Music Server
- Bricasti M3 DAC/Amp
- Bricasti M11 Series II R2R DAC
- dCS Lina Network DAC
- dCS Headphone Amplifier
- dCS Lina Master Clock
- Matrix Audio MS-1 Music Streamer
- Matrix Audio SS-1 Pro Audio Network Switch
- Matrix Audio SI-1 Audio Grade Network Isolator
- Matrix Audio TT-1 Streaming Music Server
- Pass Labs HPA-1C Headphone Amplifier
- Saros Audio Europa Differential Tube Headphone Amplifier
Headphones
Open-back Headphones
- Audeze LCD-3 Headphones
- Audeze LCD-5 Headphones
- Focal Clear MG Headphones
- Focal Utopia 2022 Headphones
- Grado Signature S750 Headphones
- Grado Signature S950 Headphones
- HiFiMan Arya Organic Headphones
- HiFiMan HE1000 Unveiled Headphones
- Meze 105 AER Headphones
- Meze 109 Pro Headphones
- Meze POET Headphones
- Meze Empyrean 2 Headphones
- Meze Elite Headphones
- Sennheiser HD 660S2 Headphones
- Sennheiser HD800S Headphones
Closed-back Headphones
- Audeze LCD-S20 Headphones
- Dan Clark Audio E3 Headphones
- Dan Clark Audio Noire X Headphones
- Dan Clark Audio Stealth Headphones
- Denon AH-D9200 Headphones
- Meze 99 Classics V2 Headphones
- Meze STRADA Headphones
- Meze Liric II Headphones
Dragon Audio Cables
Why Dragon Audio Cables?
You’ve heard the saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, right? Well, the same applies to your brand-new audiophile-grade headphone or other audio components. The weakest link, in this case, is your stock cable or the cheap interconnects the manufacturer threw in the box just to get you up and running. Why is the cable always an afterthought, when it’s just as important as the rest of your system? At Moon Audio, we use the best raw materials in our cables to unveil your music. We believe the materials matter and your audio cables should have the same care and craftsmanship that manufacturers put into their audio components and headphones. Audio cables are ultimately the connection to your music. The fact remains that cabling is often considered the last priority to that of the main product and a means to cut down the overall production costs. It’s as simple as that.
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