2025 was widely described as a challenging year for the audio industry. We won’t list the reasons. Everyone felt them.

And yet, the bigger picture remains encouraging. Interest in high-quality audio, immersive listening, and music-first systems continues to grow.

At Forté, we rely on more than market reports to guide our direction. Our most valuable insight comes from conversations with our dealers and partners. You are the link between the products and the people who live with them every day.

This year-in-review is part of that ongoing conversation.

Product Launches

Luxsin X9

The new sister company of Eversolo introduced its first model, a high-performance DAC and headphone amplifier designed for serious listening in a compact, refined form.lity which may

Eversolo T8

Eversolo expanded its lineup with a flagship reference-grade music streamer and DAC, built to anchor high-end systems with advanced digital performance and refined design.

Eversolo DAC-Z10

Eversolo introduced a new compact DAC focused on high-resolution performance and clean system integration, designed to deliver reference-level sound in a streamlined form.

Eversolo PLAY

Eversolo delivered an all-in-one streaming amplifier with integrated CD playback, uniting modern streaming and physical media in a single, elegant component.

Onix XST20

ONIX, a sub-brand of Shanling, released the XST20, a dedicated SACD/CD transport engineered for high-precision disc playback that preserves true DSD quality and pairs with external DACs.

Shanling EC Zero T

Shanling released a new portable CD player with a built-in R2R DAC and dual vacuum tube output, combining high-fidelity disc playback with hybrid solid-state/tube amplification and USB-DAC capabilities for both portable and desktop use.

Shanling SCD3.3

Shanling launched its new flagship top-loading SACD player, combining a proprietary disc transport with a second-generation R-2R ladder DAC and tube-buffered analog output for rich, high-resolution SACD and CD playback in modern systems.

Shanling CT90

Shanling launched its new flagship top-loading SACD player, combining a proprietary disc transport with a second-generation R-2R ladder DAC and tube-buffered analog output for rich, high-resolution SACD and CD playback in modern systems.

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Shows & Industry Presence

• CanJam New York
• AXPONA
• Audio Advice Live
• CanJam SoCal
• SouthWest Audio Fest
• Capital Audiofest

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A Broader Conversation

In collaboration with Jay Iyagi, Forté co-produced “How China Is Making High-End Audio Super Affordable”, a thoughtful look at manufacturing, innovation, and value in today’s global audio market. The project sparked discussion beyond products alone.

Awards

Music at the Center

In 2025, Forté Art and Music produced Pipa Concerto, bringing a contemporary classical work to life through both recording and live performance. The world premiere concert marked another step in Forté’s ongoing effort to bridge tradition, innovation, and high-quality recorded sound.

Pipa Concerto — Album & World Premiere

Dialogues – Recordings & International Concerts

Supporting Live Music Venues

Through ongoing sponsorship of GFN and multiple music venues, Forté continued to invest in spaces where music is heard live, shared, and experienced beyond recordings.

Promoting 2xHD Worldwide

Throughout the year, Forté promoted 2xHD recordings at major audio shows, connecting audiophiles directly with high-resolution music releases and the artists behind them.

Looking Ahead to 2026

New Forté Recording & Production Project

Production of a new album to be recorded at Abbey Road. Forté production

Concert & Tour Sponsorship

From Vivaldi to Dompierre – Canada & Europe Tour

Following her successful debut at Carnegie Hall in 2024, violinist Isabella d’Éloize Perron embarks on her first European tour, which will take her to Paris, Bordeaux, Vienna, Prague, and Berlin. The dazzling virtuoso is sure to impress in a thrilling new series of concerts.

Performed by the FILMharmonique Orchestra under the baton of Francis Choinière, Isabella’s rendition of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is a breath of fresh air, while her fiery take on Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires is an immersive experience, plunging audiences into the sensual universe of Argentine tango.

Upcoming Events

• T.H.E Show, Las Vegas – March 2026
• CanJam – March 2026
• AXPONA – April 2026
• SouthWest Audio Fest – July 2026
• Pacific Audio Fest – September 2026
• Capital Audiofest – November 2026

Welcome to 2026

Forté remains committed to supporting music, audio, and the people who care deeply about both.  Thank you to our dealers, partners, artists, and listeners for being part of the journey.

– The Forté Team