In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Accuphase C-2300 Preamplifier & A-300 Mono Amplifiers
Here’s one thing I can already tell you about the Accuphase stack that’s in for review—they look even better in person and better yet in Barn.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: October 9, 2026
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: Linda’s Head by Helen
Everything Liz Harris touches turns to beauty. Haunted beauty.
HiFi Thoughts
HiFi Thoughts: Are Ethernet Filters All Noise?
I first wrote about an Ethernet filter for audio 11 years ago.
Art&Culture
Book Review: Small Luxuries: Vinyl by Ken Micallef
Vinyl by Ken Micallef strikes me as a celebration.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: October 2, 2026
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: Quiet Storm by Space Afrika
It’s actually not that quiet.
HiFi Thoughts
HiFi Thoughts: On Being Not 100%
Unlike machines, people have their ups and downs.
HiFi News
Introducing VinnieRossi’s CANTA Integrated Amplifier
Boy oh boy oh boy.
HiFi News
Schiit’s New Freya 2 Is a Passive or All-Tube or Solid State or Hybrid Preamp Starting at $999
That’s right—the Schiit Audio Freya 2 preamplifier can be run as an all-tube preamp, as a MOSFET-based solid state affair, a hybrid deal, or even as a passive pre with no gain stage. Different flavors to suit your taste.
HiFi News
Esoteric’s New Limited Edition F-Series Integrated Amps Come Dressed in Black
There’s nothing basic about black.
In Barn for Review
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: September 25, 2026
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: Στον Ελαιώνα / Ston Elaióna by John Also Bennett
Music for base flute, Yamaha DX7-ii & SY77, digital oscillators & eurorack from American born, Athens, Greece based John Also Bennett.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo Preamplifier & Grandioso S1X Power Amplifier
I hope they sound as good as they look.