October 2020 - Page 2 of 3 - Twittering Machines

Album of the Week: Metz | Atlas Vending

October 16, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Metz is a good old-fashioned trio — guitar & vocals (Alex Edkins), bass (Chris Slorac), and drums (Hayden Menzies) — who play high-energy, raucous punk-derived noise.

Review: Kora Audio TB140 Integrated Amplifier

October 15, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Do you know France-based Kora? Based in Toulouse, the ‘Silicon Valley’ of France, the company’s principals work in the Aerospace industry specializing in power supplies and signal treatment while also building integrated amplifiers that utilize tubes and transistors in an unconventional manner.

The Audiophile Tree Of Life Print (for sale)

October 14, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

The Audiophile Tree of Life Print returns!

Pints With Ayre: Listening Tests

October 13, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

I recently showed up, virtually, for some pints with Ayre to discuss Listening Tests. I don’t know about you, but I crave a beer whenever I hear the word test when it comes to hifi.

In Barn for Review: Bryston B135 Cubed Integrated Amplifier

October 13, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

The Bryston B135 Cubed Integrated Amplifier ($6695 basic to $8195 loaded) combines two Bryston products, the BP-17 preamplifier and 2.5B Cubed amplifier, in one chassis. Now that’s integration!

The New iFi Micro iDSD Signature Limited Edition DAC / Headphone Amplifier

October 12, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

iFi has introduced a new Signature version of their popular Micro iDSD DAC / Headphone Amplifier and they have a lot to say about it.

HiFi Bargains: ADAM Audio A3X Active Studio Monitor

October 11, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes we need not look beyond our desktop to find a HiFi Bargain.

Movies That Don’t Suck: Strange-Fi

October 10, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Looking into the future typically takes one of two turns; things get better or things get worse. Then there’s a third option where things just get strange.

Album of the Week: Anna von Hausswolff | All Thoughts Fly

October 9, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Pipe organist and composer Anna von Hausswolff traveled to the Sacro Bosco (“Sacred Grove”), a park in a wooded valley beneath the castle of Orsini in Bomarzo, Italy, and was so taken with its 16th C grotesques, she went back home to Sweden, sat at […]

McIntosh Labs New MA12000 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier: A Beast In McIntosh Clothing

October 9, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

The new McIntosh Labs MA12000 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier, the company’s most powerful integrated yet, includes their DA2 DAC Module which means all you need to add is speakers and you’re off to the races. OK, maybe a forklift, too.

Bryston’s New BR-20 Preamplifier Is Also A DAC / Streamer / Headphone Amplifier

October 8, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

As regular readers have discovered, I like multi-function devices like integrated amplifiers, streaming DACs, and even streaming integrated amplifiers. Bryston’s new BR-20 Preamplifier packs a streamer, DAC, and headphone amplifier inside for people who are in love with their power amplifier. Nice.

Bang & Olufsen Reintroduce the Iconic 4000c Turntable In A Limited Edition

October 8, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Style and substance from the 1970s.

Review: HoloAudio KTE May DAC

October 7, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

The hifi world is abuzz over the HoloAudio KTE May DAC for three reasons: it measures incredibly well, it sounds incredibly good, and it costs just under $5k.

Amazon To “Remaster” Titles From Universal and Warner in “Ultra HD”. Why?

October 6, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

When will it end? Amazon Music HD offers two streaming tiers: High Definition (HD) which is CD-quality, and Ultra HD which is the same thing as saying hi-resolution. Do we really more confusion when it comes to streaming and hi-res? Do we really need Amazon […]