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Music News

New Nina Simone & Etta James: Live At Montreux!

April 15, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
As part of an ongoing project, Montreux Jazz Festival and music company BMG have partnered to bring us fortunate listeners a host of new records mined from the Jazz Festival’s vaults. The first two projects to come to light feature Nina Simone and Etta James. […]
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In Barn for Review: PS Audio PerfectWave SACD Transport

April 14, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
Catch the perfect wave.
HiFi Thoughts

“Oedipus, Shmedipus, I love you, momma.”: A Cable Appreciation

April 13, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
Cables. Every person in the whole wide world that owns a hifi comprised of more than one box needs cables.
Music News

Phoebe Bridgers’ smashed SNL guitar is up for auction! Deep pockets required.

April 11, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
Phoebe Bridgers’ smashed SNL guitar is up for auction, with the proceeds helping to support the 32nd Annual Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Awards.
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#NewMusicFriday: April 9, 2021

April 9, 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.
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Album of the Week: Ex:Re | Ex:Re with 12 Ensemble

April 9, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
Ex:Re with 12 Ensemble is a collaboration between Elena Tonra, the lead singer of Daughter, classical composer Josephine Stephenson, and the 12-piece string orchestra, 12 Ensemble, setting Tora’s Ex:Re debut solo album to strings.
Digital Reviews

Review: Denafrips ARES II DAC: Out Standing In A Field

April 8, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
When listening to music on the hifi, I want to feel as if I’m in a void with just me and my music. No distractions, no thoughts of social media, likes, visits, or comments. Just me and my music.
HiFi News

The New Cambridge Audio Evo: All-In-One

April 7, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
I’m a fan of the all-in-one, especially when the one is good looking.
HiFi News

THX Ltd. Throws More Than Their Hat Into The Dongle DAC Market With Onyx

April 7, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
That’s right, that THX. The Onyx is the company’s first consumer electronics device and it joins a spate of recently revealed, and reviewed, dongle DACs.
In Barn for Review

In Barn for Review: Schiit Ragnarok 2 Nexus Integrated Amplifier (Fully Loaded)

April 7, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
In Norse legend, Ragnarok was the “end of the world.” Spring is in the air. What better time to review an end of the world integrated amplifier from Schiit Audio? 
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Something Exciting This Way Comes

April 6, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
I couldn’t be more excited.
In Barn for Review

In Barn for Review: Cambridge Audio Edge A Integrated Amplifier

April 5, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
The Edge series of components represents UK-based Cambridge Audio’s top of the line(s) honoring the company’s 50th anniversary.
Art&Culture

Bichopalo’s Musical Machines

April 3, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
Ever since I first saw the work of Paul Klee and the kinetic fanciful frenzy of Yves Tanguey, I was hooked.
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#NewMusicFriday: April 2, 2021

April 2, 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

Album of the Week: Julien Baker | Little Oblivions

April 2, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
Maybe I’m getting old. Maybe I’m getting young.

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