HiFi News
Say Hello to Wattson Audio’s New Madison Amplifier
To say I’ve been impressed with Wattson Audio’s streaming DACs is not enough said—I recommend reading the Madison and Emerson Analog reviews to get the full picture.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: JMF Audio HQS 6002 Amplifier & PRS 1.5 Preamplifier
A JMF stack!
HiFi Thoughts
Why Are Some HiFi Shows Geographically Challenged?
Way back in 2011, I covered THE first T.H.E. Newport Beach Show for Stereophile. And I remember thinking—beach!
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: March 28, 2025
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Masma Dream World | PLEASE COME TO ME
If you could manage to stick a recording device deep into my brain, Masma Dream World’s PLEASE COME TO ME is the kind of thing you’d hear.
Axpona 2025
Axpona 2025: Recommended Show Tunes From AudioQuest (and a few from me)
If a Martian, stick with me, attended a hifi show for the first time and reported back to the mother ship, they might conclude that we, as a planet, have but a few songs.
HiFi News
Klipsch Launches the Next-Gen Klipschorn and La Scala Loudspeakers
I think it’s more than fair to suggest that the Klipschorn and La Scala inspired many a speaker design but who better than to improve on these classics than the original company that made ’em.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: LAiV Audio Harmony µDAC
How about an R-2R DAC for under a grand? In Barn!
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: March 21, 2025
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: FACS | Wish Defense
I’ve only recently come across FACS via their latest Wish Defense, released on Chicago’s Trouble In Mind Records in February.
HiFi Reviews
Review: MC Audiotech TL-12 Loudspeakers
Describing sound is tricky business.
HiFi News
Meet WiiM’s New $299 100W Class-D Vibelink Integrated Amp/DAC
Three bucks a Watt.
HiFi News
Jana Loves HiFi! A YouTube Channel You Want to Follow
In the world of you YouTube videos devoted to hifi, I rank Jana’s in the top 5 when it comes to quality.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: March 14, 2025
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Ichiko Aoba | Luminescent Creatures
When life serves you a sh*t sandwich, you know it’s time to fast.
HiFi News
Introducing the LAiV Harmony µDAC: A R-2R DAC for Under $1000
How about an R-2R DAC for under a grand?
Axpona 2025
Axpona 2025: Just a Month Away
It feels like only yesterday, or a hundred years ago, that I walked the halls of the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center for Axpona 2024.
HiFi News
Viva Audio Verticale Speakers Get 2 World Premiers Courtesy of High End by Oz
The new Viva Audio Verticale 3-way+ horn-loaded loudspeakers will get a dual world premier at Southwest Audiofest and the Audio Show Deluxe next weekend from March 21-23.
HiFi News
Two New Tube DACs From France’s Jadis Now Available in the US
Jadis, makers of lovely tube-based electronics like the DA50S Tube Integrated Amp I reviewed back in 2021, have not one but two new tube DACs.
HiFi News
Southwest AudioFest Just A Week Away
Saddle up your walking shoes!
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Panda Bear | Sinister Grift
A Pet Sounds moment?
HiFi News
Harmonia to Distribute Ø Audio of Norway in the US
The Barn has been buzzing of late with whispers of Ø Audio coming from a number of secret and trusted sources.
HiFi News
Wilson Benesch Announces Exclusive U.S. Partnership with Fidelity Imports
Have you seen the Wilson Benesch GMT One System? (you’re looking at it)
HiFi News
Q Acoustics Gets Deep With the Q SUB Series Subwoofers
Q Acoustics new Q SUB Series is comprised of 3 models featuring a 8-inch, 10-inch, and a 12-inch driver—How low do you wanna go?
HiFi News
Dynaudio Introduces the New Contour 20 Black Edition and Confidence 20A Loudspeakers
One active, one passive. Pairs, that is.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: February 28, 2025
Just a list this week, unfortunately, but it’s a good one: