January 2022 - Twittering Machines

The New Chord Mojo 2: More Mojo

January 31, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Kent, England-based Chord Electronics has finally gone and done it — the Mojo 2 improves on the original, a TM Favorite DAC since its launch in 2015.

#NewMusicFriday: January 28, 2022

January 28, 2022 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: Lonely Guest | Lonely Guest

January 28, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

This is not a Tricky album. Per se. But it has the British trip hop pioneer’s hands all over it along with a wonderfully varied group of collaborators.

Review: Audio Hungary Qualiton X200 Integrated Amplifier

January 27, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Back in my early Bennington College days, a local bar just across the Vermont border in NY State decided to make Thursdays dance night. They were clearly trying to attract a Bennington crowd and it worked.

A List of Audiophile Network Switches

January 26, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Does anyone need an audiophile network switch?

Darko.Audio Podcast #31: DACs! DACs! DACs!

January 26, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

By my count, this the ninth Podcast I’ve done with Darko.Audio wherein we talk about DACs (DACs! DACs!)!

The Sony PlayStation As CD Player: An Epitaph

January 25, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

The original Sony PlayStation was a fun CD player, back when you could pick one up for less than $20.

#NewMusicFriday: January 21, 2022

January 21, 2022 Stephen Mejias

Album of the Week: Chris Corsano & Bill Orcutt | Made Out Of Sound

January 21, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

I grew up listening to my father’s music. Mixed in among Sinatra, Getz, and Holiday were a number of guitar players.

DeVore Interviews Lavorgna Part 3 of 3: A Journey Through HiFi Reviewing

January 20, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

The final installment is in and up. In part 3 of our conversation, John DeVore of DeVore Fidelity asks about my history in HiFi reviewing. And I answer in some detail.

Review: Denafrips Terminator II

January 19, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

What are the odds that Denafrips will pull a hat trick? Or would that be a DAC trick?

NAD’s New M23 Hybrid Digital Stereo Power Amplifier: Purifi Eigentakt!

January 19, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

NAD’s New Master Series M23 Hybrid Digital Stereo Power Amplifier employs the company’s Purifi Eigentakt amplifier technology for claimed clean, clear power. Lots of power.

Luxman’s New Flagship M-10X Stereo/Mono Power Amplifier

January 18, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Woof! I’ve been a fan of Japan’s Luxman, pronounced Lustman here in the Barn, for ages. Their new flagship M-10X Stereo/Mono Power Amplifier celebrates the company’s 100th anniversary (Luxman was founded in 1925).

Cyrus Audio Will Add BluOS Streaming to Future Products

January 18, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Why reinvent the wheel? Or more to the point, why would hardware manufacturers like Cyrus Audio spend time and money developing a streaming platform when they can plug and play a proven solution?

Rega’s New Saturn MK3 CD Player + DAC

January 17, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Back in the day (c. late 1990s), I owned a Rega Planet CD player and enjoyed its smooth somewhat dark sound, which beat the pants off the crispy edginess found in the output of many a CD player of the time.

#NewMusicFriday: January 14, 2022

January 14, 2022 Stephen Mejias

Album of the Week: Devin Hoff | Voices From the Empty Moor (Songs of Anne Briggs)

January 14, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

How did I miss this?

DeVore Interviews Lavorgna: Part 2 of 3

January 13, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

In this Episode, John DeVore of DeVore Fidelity and I talk about Art school, art, philosophy, poetry and more.

Wayne Coyne (The Flaming Lips) & Qobuz: Artist-Approved Sound

January 12, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Artists promoting good sound is a good thing.

Review: Constellation Audio Inspiration Integrated 1.0

January 11, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Have you ever had a day where you feel as if every move you make is in sync with movements greater than you? As if you’re in step with something larger than the span of a step or day or lifetime?

In Barn for Review: Perlisten R7t Tower Speakers

January 10, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

The very first pair of the new Perlisten R7t Tower Speakers to enter the US of A are in Barn for review. The BIG question: How much of the Perlisten S7t (review) do the R7t deliver for about half the price?

Qobuz Duo: Two Streaming Accounts For A Few Dollars More

January 10, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

France-based Hi-Res streaming service Qobuz is making access to its forever expanding lossless library more accessible with its new Duo Plan.

John DeVore Turns The Tables (and Camera) on Me: Interview Part 1 of 3

January 8, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

On the same day I spoke to John DeVore of DeVore Fidelity about his 20th Anniversary speakers for TM Patrons, he turned the tables and interviewed me.