January 2024 - Twittering Machines

Review: Viva Solista Integrated Amplifier

January 31, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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:

Barn Additions: System Updates

January 30, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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: January 26, 2024

January 26, 2024 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: Laura Cannell | Midwinter Processionals

January 26, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Not all music made in a church is church music.

Review: Volti Audio Rival Special Edition Loudspeakers

January 24, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

There are few things in hifi less obvious than a large horn-loaded speaker when it comes to setting expectations.

Classic Albums: Junkyard by The Birthday Party

January 23, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

I could live inside The Birthday Party and never grow old (or tired). Or so I like to imagine.

Meet Luxman’s New Flagship Preamplifier: the CX-10 Control Amp

January 20, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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: January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024 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: Bloody Head | Perpetual Eden

January 19, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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.

Review: Listening to 78s with Technics, Ortofon, Aurorasound, and Gold Note

January 18, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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.