We recently took the drive up from NYC into the beautiful Hudson Valley to check out fledgling audio brand Symbol Audio. Born from Blake Tovin’s years as a furniture designer, Symbol’s goal is to create elegant pieces for the home that also deliver a high quality listening experience. Using a variety of sourced American hardwoods and top of the line audio components, Symbol seamlessly marries a modern design aesthetic with a crisp, rich and big sound. We spent the day at the Symbol studio to learn about the brand’s ethos and watch them assemble a special edition of their newest product—the Stereo Console—that we commissioned using Spanish oak, the same wood that’s used in the sherry casks that age The Macallan Rare Cask.