Amplifier Reviews
Review: Viva Solista Integrated Amplifier
I can count on one hand the number of integrated amplifiers that stand above and apart from all of the others I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing. Here’s the list:
Month: January 2024
TM News
Barn Additions: System Updates
While reviewing isn’t shopping and shopping isn’t reviewing, there are times when something or some things come in for review that let us know what we cannot live without.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: January 26, 2024
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
Album of the Week: Laura Cannell | Midwinter Processionals
Not all music made in a church is church music.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Volti Audio Rival Special Edition Loudspeakers
There are few things in hifi less obvious than a large horn-loaded speaker when it comes to setting expectations.
Classic Albums
Classic Albums: Junkyard by The Birthday Party
I could live inside The Birthday Party and never grow old (or tired). Or so I like to imagine.
HiFi News
Meet Luxman’s New Flagship Preamplifier: the CX-10 Control Amp
The new Luxman CX-10 Control Amp, that’s a preamp for most of us, is jam packed with Luxman tech wrapped in lust-worthy looks that I’ve come to expect from the 99-year old Japanese company.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: January 19, 2024
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
Album of the Week: Bloody Head | Perpetual Eden
I almost picked The Birthday Party’s Junkyard for today but decided to save that for another (kind of) post. In its stead, I give you a direct descendant.
Analog Reviews
Review: Listening to 78s with Technics, Ortofon, Aurorasound, and Gold Note
Why listen to 78s? I imagine that question has crossed more than a few minds and I’m here to give my answer and in the process talk about some gear that helps get the best from these musical treasures.
Music News
Pitchfork Is Being Rolled Into GQ
Variety reports: Condé Nast is merging Pitchfork, the digital music publication it bought in 2015, with men’s magazine GQ. Is music a dude thing?
HiFi Thoughts
HiFi Thoughts: “What would you buy?”
I want to begin with an admission—I do not have the time it takes to properly respond to emails asking for system/gear recommendations.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Grimm Audio MU2 Music Player
The main, big, difference between the recently reviewed and revered Grimm MU1 and the MU2 is the latter also has a DAC built in.
HiFi News
HiFi Show News: Southwest Audio Fest March 15-17, 2024
Regional shows make a lot of sense as they allow people to experience lots of gear close(r) to home.
HiFi News
HiFi Show News: Florida International Audio Expo February 16-18, 2024
As the last bits of snow melt away from the latest NE storm, Florida in February is sounding pretty good.