In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Aurender A1000 Music Server / Streamer / DAC / Preamp
All in one for all your digital needs.
Month: November 2024
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Magic Tuber Stringband | Needlefall
“We’ve always been interested in how religious tradition takes on a more mystical form amongst people who are exposed more directly to the forces of nature.”
Art&Culture
Twittering Machines 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Things can inspire, sooth, and move us so I hope you find some delights herein. But we all know it’s thoughts that count and actions count for even more. Be kind.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Gauder Akustik Capello 100 Loudspeakers
Gauder Akustik was founded in 1997 by Dr. Roland Gauder and Achim Knapp and every pair of Gauder Akustik speakers are hand made in their Renningen, Germany factory.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Soulution 331 Integrated Amplifier
The Soulution 330 integrated amp which I reviewed last November remains a standout in the field of integrated amplifiers that have come through the Barn.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: November 22, 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: Tomin | A Willed and Conscious Balance
When it comes to new ‘jazz’, the more spiritual the better.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Octave Audio V 70 Class A Integrated Amplifier
The Octave Audio V 70 Class A Integrated Amplifier has a lot of great things going for it.
HiFi News
Altec Lansing or BRZHIFI Audio?
And here I thought I was reporting on the new ‘Altec Lansing’ 300B mono amps on active display at CAF 2024, pictured above top left, offered at a special intro price of $3500/pair.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Pathos InPol Heritage MKII Integrated Amplifier
Some amps require extra.
HiFi Thoughts
3 HiFi Companies Worth More Than a Look: Aurorasound | Audia Flight | Wattson Audio
A lot of gear comes through the Barn.
HiFi News
When Worlds Collide: Bose Bought McIntosh (and Sonus faber)
Is it too soon to make a waveguide joke?
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Canton Reference 2 Floorstanding Speakers
Free of straight edges.
TM News
TM News: Introducing the TM Value Bird | Pecking Out Value One Favorite at a Time
Lists. I love ’em but the longer they get the less useful they become. After all, a list of 10 has much more mojo than a list of 100.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: November 15, 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.