October 2023 - Twittering Machines

Review: Rockport Atria II Loudspeakers

October 31, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

What is your ultimate goal when listening to music on the hifi? It’s OK, there isn’t just one. Mine is twofold—to be completely captivated by the music being made, and to be hungry for more.

In Barn for Review: Technics SL-1210GR and Ortofon SPU Mono CG 65 Di MkII

October 30, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

The first Ortofon SPU dates from 1959 and the first Technics SL-1200 direct drive turntables rolled off the production line hitting the market in 1972. HiFi history.

In Barn for Review: Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage

October 28, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

The Gold Note PH-10 phono stage has got some curves, EQ curves, baby.

#NewMusicFriday: October 27, 2023

October 27, 2023 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: Pelt | Técheöd

October 27, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Let’s get lost / Let them send out alarms.

Review: Grimm Audio MU1 Music Player

October 26, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

I spent about 7 years reviewing just digital gear as Editor of AudioStream. Streamers, servers, DACs, software, and cables filled my days, nights, and nightmares with the ever elusive goal of making digital music sound like just music, minus the digital part.

HiFi Bargains: Aurorasound HFSA-01 Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier

October 25, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

I bet you saw this coming.

Treehaus Audiolab To Unveil Their New Flagship Field-Coil Loudspeakers at CAF 2023

October 24, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Capital Audiofest 2023 attendees will get to experience the new/updated Treehaus Audiolab “Phantom of Luxury” Field-Coil Loudspeakers up close and personal.

In Barn for Review: A Bel Canto e.One Stack | Pre5 Preamplifier / REF501S Stereo Amplifier

October 24, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

The Bel Canto e.One Pre5/REF501S pre/power combo packs 6 line level inputs and 250 Watts of output power into two boxes about the size of big book combined.

In Barn for Review: Wharfedale Dovedale Standmount Speakers

October 23, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Gilbert Briggs began making speaker drivers in 1932 in Ilkley, Yorkshire near the river “Wharfe” and set up shop in nearby Bradford soon thereafter to sell ’em.

Devon Turnbull’s Ojas Is Now the Exclusive North America Distributor of Sun Audio

October 21, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

There’s all kinds of news. There’s good news, just news, bad news, and really good news. This, is great news—Devon Turnbull’s Ojas is now the exclusive North America distributor of Sun Audio. (!)

#NewMusicFriday: October 20, 2023

October 20, 2023 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: Emptyset | ash

October 20, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

One good thing about (some) music, when it hits you feel discomfort.

Review: Audia Flight FL Three S Integrated Amplifier

October 19, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

The only thing I would change about the Audia Flight FL Three S, if I could change anything, is to have the volume knob stick out a bit more. Other than that, there’s nothing to criticize and everything to like. If not love.