September 2022 - Twittering Machines

DUT: This Is Not A Test

September 27, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

I always kinda cringe when an audio reviewer calls the thing they’re reviewing a DUT (Device Under Test). First off, it sounds horrible and secondly reviewing hifi gear is not a test.

In Barn for Review: A Parasound Stack – JC 3+ Phono Preamplifier/JC 2 BP Preamplifier/JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier

September 26, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Power, precision, control. A Parasound stack.

In Barn for Review: Meitner MA3 Integrated D/A Converter

September 25, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

The Meitner MA3 Integrated D/A Converter also houses a Roon Ready network player and volume control making it a plug & play streaming Preamp/DAC solution.

In Barn for Review: EMM Labs DA2 V2 Reference Stereo DAC

September 25, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

The DA2 V2 Reference Stereo DAC is EMM Labs’ flagship DAC. When the opportunity arose for me to hang onto the review sample from the BIG system for closer inspection, I took it (not literally, mind you).

In Barn for Review: Mola Mola Kula Integrated Amplifier

September 24, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Sleek & sexy works for me.

In Barn for Review: A Silent Angel Stack – Munich M1 Streamer, Bonn N8 Audio Grade Network Switch, Forester F1 Linear Power Supply

September 24, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Silent Angel recently signed up with US Distributor Specialty Sound & Vision who asked if I’d be interested in reviewing a stack, albeit kinda mini, of their digital gear. And here we are.

#NewMusicFriday: September 23, 2022

September 23, 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: Sudan Archives | Natural Brown Prom Queen

September 23, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

On her second full length release as Sudan Archives, Brittney Parks sounds as if she was set free—mind, body, and spirit—to explore an endless playground of sound.

In Barn for Review: Dynaudio Focus 50 Active Wireless Speakers

September 22, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

The Dynaudio Focus 50 Active Wireless Speakers have everything you need to play music packed inside—just add music.

In Barn for Review: Credo EV 1202 Ref. Loudspeakers

September 21, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

When the BIG system left, they left behind a smaller Credo: meet the EV 1202 Ref. in the Barn-appropriate custom Rough Cut finish. Yum.

Barn News: Welcome to the B-Side

September 20, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

“Why don’t you review big speakers?” a friend asked some time ago. And I thought, Why don’t I review big speakers?

#NewMusicFriday: September 16, 2022

September 16, 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: Valentina Goncharova | Ocean – Symphony for Electric Violin and other instruments in 10+ parts

September 16, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Epic.

System Review: EMM Labs & the Credo Cinema LTM Speakers (or, what does a $350k+ stereo sound like?)

September 15, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Imagine an interview with a mountain climber who just scaled their highest peak. “What was it like?” the reporter asks. “Really big!”

Innuos Goes SSD with the ZENmini S

September 14, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

I’m a fan of SSDs in small form factor music servers, especially when they look like someone paid attention to industrial design. The new Innuos ZENmini S checks all boxes.

ELAC Debut ConneX Powered Speakers: Just Add Source(s)

September 12, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

The new ELAC Debut ConneX powered speakers, one is active and one passive, are more than powered speakers as they also house a DAC and phono/line input. Just add source(s).

Speaker Setup Report: Credo Cinema LTM by Michael Kraske, CEO – Kraske Electronics AG

September 9, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

The Barn at Twittering Machines By Michael Kraske CEO – Kraske Electronics AG 27. & 28.08.2022 The equipment used in-Barn: Beyerdynamic MM-1 measurement mic Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB interface Set of: Van den Hul D-102 cables Software: Room EQ Wizzard I perform this setup process […]