HiFi News
BAT’s New VK-80i Integrated Amplifier
My father’s last hifi featured a Balanced Audio Technology CD player so I have soft spot for all things BAT.
Year: 2020
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Weiss DAC501
The Weiss DAC501 comes from the genus Streaming DAC, one of my favorite classes.
HiFi Bargains
HiFi Bargains: Save $22,500!
You’ve got to spend money to save money.
Art&Culture
Twittering Machines 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
We have much to be thankful for.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: November 20, 2020
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: Ana Roxanne | Because of a Flower
Because of a Flower is the stunning sophomore release from sonic sorceress Ana Roxanne.
HiFi News
Helm Audio’s New $99 Bolt Dongle DAC/Amp Does MQA
Sometimes seemingly simple things can be rather complicated.
HiFi Reviews
Twittering Machines 2020 Product of the Year
Sometimes what you’re looking for is right in front of you.
Digital Reviews
Lindemann Musicbook Source: The Book of Books
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.
HiFi News
The High End Munich 2021 Moves From May To September
I appreciate caution mixed with optimism.
HiFi Thoughts
Poll: MQA: Love It or Leave It?
Just mention MQA and some people react as if you’ve kicked their dog.
Art&Culture
Movies That Don’t Suck: Poli Sci Thrills From The ’70s
What better time to get lost in a good political thriller and forget about the madness of the day!
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: November 13, 2020
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.
Music News
A Special Music Treat: “Iris” by Phoebe Bridgers & Maggie Rogers
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
Album of the Week: The Silence | Electric Meditations
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.