Giancarlo Massironi of UK Magazine The Speaker Shack just published his ‘Product of the Year Awards 2026’. We were delighted to read his verdict at the end of his award pages:
“This year’s High-End System of the Year Award goes to an extraordinary system from Grimm Audio and Onkk Products, which, in my opinion, delivered the finest sound at the Stereonet HiFi and AV Expo show.
From the moment I entered the room, I was captivated by the sheer quality of the presentation. Regardless of the music being played, the system delivered a truly glorious performance that was both breathtaking and utterly engaging.
At the heart of this remarkable system were Grimm Audio’s new PA1 monoblock amplifiers and their MU2 streamer and preamplifier which was also partnered with a pair of prototype loudspeakers developed specifically to complement these new amplifiers. I was informed that the speakers would eventually become commercially available, and judging by what I heard, they will certainly be worth waiting for. Their performance was nothing short of sublime, with the speakers seemingly disappearing into the room and creating an enormous, holographic soundstage that stretched effortlessly beyond their physical boundaries. The sense of space, depth and realism was simply outstanding.
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I found myself returning to this room on numerous occasions throughout the show, simply because the sound was so incredibly enjoyable. Every visit reinforced my initial impressions of just how special this system really was. It delivered that rare combination of technical excellence and emotional engagement that makes listening to music such a rewarding experience.
For its exceptional musical performance, breathtaking imaging and ability to bring recordings to life with such realism and authority, the Grimm Audio and Onkk Products system is a thoroughly deserving winner of The Speaker Shack’s High-End System of the Year 2026 Award. Without question, one of the most memorable high-end systems I have had the pleasure of experiencing.”
“Without question, one of the most memorable high-end systems I have had the pleasure of experiencing.” – Giancarlo Massironi, The Speaker Shack, United Kingdom
