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#NewMusicFriday: September 10, 2021

September 10, 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: Midwife | Luminol

September 10, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Midwife is San Miguel, New Mexico-based multi-instrumentalist Madeline Johnston and Luminol is her new record, released on San Francisco’s The Frenser last month.

Review: Sonnet Digital Audio Morpheus DAC and Hermes Streamer

September 9, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

If you expect the Sonnet Morpheus DAC to sound a particular way because of acronyms associated with its design, be prepared for a surprise.

Schiit Takes Cue From Baskin Robbins: Yggdrasil DAC Now Comes In Flavors!

September 9, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Schiit makes me smile.

In Barn for Review: totaldac d100 Speakers (Yes, totaldac Speakers)

September 8, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I first covered a totaldac DAC, the D1-Dual, back in 2013. In the intervening years I’ve reviewed and owned a number of Vincent Brient’s D to A creations and am very happily living with his d1-tube DAC/Streamer today. But totaldac speakers? Yes, totaldac speakers.

Technics Announces the SU-G700M2 Integrated Amplifier

September 7, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The new Technics SU-G700M2 Integrated Amplifier inherits some higher tech from the company’s flagship Reference SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier giving the popular SU-G700 M2 status.

#NewMusicFriday: September 3, 2021

September 3, 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: Jackie Mittoo | The Keyboard King At Studio One

September 3, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

It doesn’t get much funkier than Jackie Mitto, the scorching hot Keyboard King. Think “Green Onions” by way of Jamaica with extra spice.

The Streaming Imbalance: The UN Report On Streaming

September 2, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I think we know this already, but our super cheap or free access to the World’s music catalog comes at a price. And that price is making working musicians an endangered species.

RMAF Cancelled For Good (update)

September 2, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Note to self: read everything to the end. I am very sad to learn that RMAF is closing its doors, for good.

Qualcomm’s aptX Lossless: CD-Quality Sound Over Bluetooth

September 2, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Multinational behemoth Qualcomm announced they will be rolling out aptx Lossless to deliver CD-quality sound to wireless headphones. Now that’s news.

Meze Audio’s Flagship ELITE Headphones: Art for the Ears

September 1, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Regular readers know I’m not a headphone kinda guy, but the press release for the Meze Audio ELITE Isodynamic Hybrid Array headphones grabbed my attention.

Introducing the Komuro Amplifier Company (& First Listen)

August 30, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

If you are wondering — are we talking about the Komuro? — the answer is a resounding Yes! I would add, and hot damn!

#NewMusicFriday: August 27, 2021

August 27, 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: The Bug | Fire

August 27, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes anger is all that’s left.

Year: 2021

#NewMusicFriday: September 10, 2021

Album of the Week: Midwife | Luminol

Review: Sonnet Digital Audio Morpheus DAC and Hermes Streamer

Schiit Takes Cue From Baskin Robbins: Yggdrasil DAC Now Comes In Flavors!

In Barn for Review: totaldac d100 Speakers (Yes, totaldac Speakers)

Technics Announces the SU-G700M2 Integrated Amplifier

#NewMusicFriday: September 3, 2021

Album of the Week: Jackie Mittoo | The Keyboard King At Studio One

The Streaming Imbalance: The UN Report On Streaming

RMAF Cancelled For Good (update)

Qualcomm’s aptX Lossless: CD-Quality Sound Over Bluetooth

Meze Audio’s Flagship ELITE Headphones: Art for the Ears

Introducing the Komuro Amplifier Company (& First Listen)

#NewMusicFriday: August 27, 2021

Album of the Week: The Bug | Fire

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