January 2021 - Twittering Machines

Nick Cave’s Things

January 30, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The Bad Seed’s leader has been busy. With Covid keeping everyone homebound and away from concerts, busy has come to produce some fun stuff. Like Cave Things.

#NewMusicFriday: January 29, 2021

January 29, 2021 Stephen Mejias

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: Celeste | I’m Not Your Muse

January 29, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes straight ahead soul is all you need.

Letters to the Editor

January 28, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

[a dramatization] Subject: A Question

B.audio’s DACs Get Roon Ready Streaming Built-In

January 27, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Streaming DACs. Consider me a fan as I’m not a fan of trying to find a streamer that a) sounds good, b) includes all of the digital outputs I might need.

The Clones Audio 25iRX Integrated Amplifier: One Sweet & Simple Story

January 26, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Some review components announce themselves upon arrival and the Clones Audio 25iRX Integrated Amplifier did so with resounding clarity.

The New KEF KC62 Subwoofer: How Low Can You Go?

January 25, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The KC62 Uni-Core Force-Cancelling Subwoofer houses a host of proprietary patent-pending KEF tech including the company’s new Uni-Core technology.

4 The Vinyl Store Rue des Dames Scented Candle

January 23, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I was talking to my friend and colleague Ingo Schultz of FIDELITY Magazine the other day, and we got into the smell of old records, old books, and used book shops.

#NewMusicFriday: January 22, 2021

January 22, 2021 Stephen Mejias

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: CARM

January 22, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Some Fridays are easier than others.

totaldac Streamer Update: What A Difference A RTOS Can Make

January 21, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

A real-time operating system (RTOS), unlike multitasking operating systems, operates in real time with low latency. When used in a streaming product, like the totaldac d1-tube DAC/Streamer, it can also offer sound improvement.

Innuos Statement: Never Let Me Down Again

January 19, 2021 FIDELITY International

“Innuos Statement” sounds like an extremely promising name. And when put to the test, this hefty server not only proved it’s worthy of such a name, it also surprised us with some of the innovative and logical approaches taken in its design. A musical tour […]