November 2020 - Twittering Machines

Album of the Week: Tomberlin | Projections

November 27, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Watch out for the quiet ones.

Clarus’ New CODA USB-DAC/Headphone Amplifier

November 25, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

The world of tiny DACs is growing.

The Grammys Get It Right (and Wrong)

November 25, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

I don’t care about the Recording Academy and the Grammys unless I agree with their picks. This year, I find a lot to agree with.

Black Friday HiFi Deals You Can Get Today!

November 24, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Tis the season to be jolly and what better way to jollify your Holidays than with some new discounted hifi!

BAT’s New VK-80i Integrated Amplifier

November 24, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

My father’s last hifi featured a Balanced Audio Technology CD player so I have soft spot for all things BAT.

In Barn for Review: Weiss DAC501

November 23, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

The Weiss DAC501 comes from the genus Streaming DAC, one of my favorite classes.

HiFi Bargains: Save $22,500!

November 22, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

You’ve got to spend money to save money.

Twittering Machines 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

November 21, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

We have much to be thankful for.

#NewMusicFriday: November 20, 2020

November 20, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

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: Ana Roxanne | Because of a Flower

November 20, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Because of a Flower is the stunning sophomore release from sonic sorceress Ana Roxanne.

Helm Audio’s New $99 Bolt Dongle DAC/Amp Does MQA

November 20, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes seemingly simple things can be rather complicated.

Twittering Machines 2020 Product of the Year

November 19, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes what you’re looking for is right in front of you.

Lindemann Musicbook Source: The Book of Books

November 18, 2020 FIDELITY International

Lindemann Audio’s acclaimed Musicbook Series has just released its next generation. The Musicbook Source aims to swiftly top the bestseller lists and become the “book of books” for discerning hi-fi fans.

The High End Munich 2021 Moves From May To September

November 17, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

I appreciate caution mixed with optimism.

Poll: MQA: Love It or Leave It?

November 16, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Just mention MQA and some people react as if you’ve kicked their dog.

Movies That Don’t Suck: Poli Sci Thrills From The ’70s

November 14, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

What better time to get lost in a good political thriller and forget about the madness of the day!

#NewMusicFriday: November 13, 2020

November 13, 2020 Stephen Mejias

A Special Music Treat: “Iris” by Phoebe Bridgers & Maggie Rogers

November 13, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

TM favorite Phoebe Bridgers vowed that if Donald Trump lost the election, she would cover the Goo Goo Dolls “Iris.” He did, she did.

Album of the Week: The Silence | Electric Meditations

November 13, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Strange days have found us. As such, my brain has been craving a tickle by the off kilter and The Silence delivered with the psychedelic trip that is Electric Meditations.

TIDAL Adds Millions of Master Quality Tracks!

November 12, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Yes, I said millions.

Audio Note DAC 4 Signature: A Heavyweight Champ

November 12, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Compared to the recently reviewed CAL Alpha DAC, the Audio Note DAC 4 Signature is a spring chicken.

“In My Own Time: A Portrait Of Karen Dalton” Premieres Today!

November 11, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Karen Dalton possessed a singular and soul stirring voice while existing well off the radar yet her influence belies her humble and troubled life.

Poll Results: Lossless Streaming

November 10, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes Polls can yield surprising results or feed back pretty much what you expected. Other times the results can be misinterpreted and in that exceptionally rare case results can be completely ignored. Cough.