November 2023 - Twittering Machines

Review: Soulution 330 Integrated Amplifier

November 30, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

When it comes to listening to music on the hifi, I’ve been wondering of late if a sense of refinement is innate or learned. In other words, do we know a refined sound or does the gear teach us about it.

Canton’s New Reference Series Speakers Now Shipping in USA and Canada

November 29, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Germany’s Canton is now shipping their new Reference Series Loudspeakers, consisting of 6 models plus a center channel and subwoofer, in the USA and Canada.

In Barn for Review: Auralic ARIES G2.2 Wireless Streaming Transporter

November 28, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Have you ever wondered what moving up the Auralic line, say from the G1.1 to the G2.2, might bring? I have.

Harman Bought Roon

November 27, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Harman, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics (since 2017), has gone and done it—they bought my Roon.

Astell&Kern (re)Join the Dongle DAC Party With the New AK HC4 USB DAC

November 27, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

One thing that sets the new Astell&Kern AK HC4 USB DAC apart from most other dongle DACs is its dual 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs, perfect for headphone & IEM loving ‘philes.

#NewMusicFriday: November 24, 2023

November 24, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

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: Nondi_ | Flood City Trax

November 24, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Something other is always more than welcome in Barn and Johnstown, PA-based Tatiana Triplin’s debut as Nondi_ on Planet Mu is just that.

Twittering Machines 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

November 22, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

I love a gift guide, especially one filled with delights that allow us to appreciate the communal creative souls within us all. I hope you find some wonder herein. Cheers.

The New WiiM Amp: All-In-One Fun for Under 300 Clams

November 22, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

WiiM, makers of the popular, thanks in part to Darko.Audio, and affordable WiiM Mini and Pro streamers just launched their first streaming amp that packs a boatload of functionality in a very nicely priced package.

The New MasterDeck Turntable from MoFi Electronics Has Arrived

November 21, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

MoFi Electronics has a history of hiring masters of their craft and they brought in industry veteran turntable designer Alan Perkins of Spiral Groove fame to push the limits of their new MasterDeck Turntable.

In Barn for Review: Thöress EHT Integrated Amplifier

November 21, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

If you read my CAF 2023 Standout Products post, now you know I wasn’t kidding.

In Barn for Review: Volti Audio Rival Special Edition Loudspeakers

November 20, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

High efficiency speakers have a few tricks up their sleeves, one being the ability to drive ’em with just a few Watts.

A HiFi Show Induced Rant

November 18, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

If nothing else, hifi shows are filled with cliches.

#NewMusicFriday: November 17, 2023

November 17, 2023 Stephen Mejias