HiFi News
Pints With Ayre: Listening Tests
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.
Year: 2020
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Bryston B135 Cubed Integrated Amplifier
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!
HiFi News
The New iFi Micro iDSD Signature Limited Edition DAC / Headphone Amplifier
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
HiFi Bargains: ADAM Audio A3X Active Studio Monitor
Sometimes we need not look beyond our desktop to find a HiFi Bargain.
Art&Culture
Movies That Don’t Suck: Strange-Fi
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
Album of the Week: Anna von Hausswolff | All Thoughts Fly
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 […]
HiFi News
McIntosh Labs New MA12000 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier: A Beast In McIntosh Clothing
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.
HiFi News
Bryston’s New BR-20 Preamplifier Is Also A DAC / Streamer / Headphone Amplifier
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.
HiFi News
Bang & Olufsen Reintroduce the Iconic 4000c Turntable In A Limited Edition
Style and substance from the 1970s.
Digital Reviews
Review: HoloAudio KTE May DAC
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.
HiFi News
Amazon To “Remaster” Titles From Universal and Warner in “Ultra HD”. Why?
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 […]
Flashback-Fi
In Barn for Flashback-Fi: Wavelength Audio Junior Integrated Amplifier
I can think of no better way to kick off our new Flashback-Fi feature than the Wavelength Audio Junior Integrated Amplifier. Let me tell you why.
HiFi News
Save $100 on HiFi Bargain Bluesound Node 2i
The already-a-HiFi-Bargain Bluesound Node 2i Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streamer is on sale for $449, $100 of its regular price.
Art&Culture
Art Zoom: Musicians On Their Favorite Paintings
Truth be told, I’m not a fan of art criticism because I’m a fan of art and prefer to make up my own mind, which changes all the time. What I do enjoy is appreciation.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Porridge Radio | Every Bad
I admit to having a near fanatical desire to focus on new releases for the Album of the Week. And when I say new, I mean just released.