November 2024 - Twittering Machines

In Barn for Review: Aurender A1000 Music Server / Streamer / DAC / Preamp

November 30, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

All in one for all your digital needs.

Album of the Week: Magic Tuber Stringband | Needlefall

November 29, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

“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.”

Twittering Machines 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

November 27, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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: Gauder Akustik Capello 100 Loudspeakers

November 25, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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: Soulution 331 Integrated Amplifier

November 23, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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: November 22, 2024

November 22, 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: Tomin | A Willed and Conscious Balance

November 22, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

When it comes to new ‘jazz’, the more spiritual the better.

Review: Octave Audio V 70 Class A Integrated Amplifier

November 21, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

The Octave Audio V 70 Class A Integrated Amplifier has a lot of great things going for it.

Altec Lansing or BRZHIFI Audio?

November 20, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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: Pathos InPol Heritage MKII Integrated Amplifier

November 20, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Some amps require extra.

3 HiFi Companies Worth More Than a Look: Aurorasound | Audia Flight | Wattson Audio

November 19, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

A lot of gear comes through the Barn.

When Worlds Collide: Bose Bought McIntosh (and Sonus faber)

November 19, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Is it too soon to make a waveguide joke?

In Barn for Review: Canton Reference 2 Floorstanding Speakers

November 17, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Free of straight edges.

TM News: Introducing the TM Value Bird | Pecking Out Value One Favorite at a Time

November 16, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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: November 15, 2024

November 15, 2024 Stephen Mejias

Album of the Week: Haley Heynderickx | Seed of a Seed

November 15, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Haley Heynderickx kicks off her latest, Seed of a Seed, with “Gemini” where her opening guitar lines give more than a tip of the hat to Dylan’s “It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding).” Dylan was born on May 24.

Fezz Audio Releases their Equinox Vacuum Tube DAC “Empowered by Lampizator”

November 15, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

How about some of that Lampizator DAC magic for under $3k! With tubes!

CAF 2024: Final Thoughts

November 14, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

I enjoy attending the Capital Audiofest as it’s retained small show good vibes even though it’s no longer a small show.

CAF 2024: Favorite Rooms

November 13, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Favorites are fun, Bests are boasts.

CAF 2024: Old Friends

November 12, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Hifi is inextricably connected to people. The people who design and make it, the people who distribute it, the people who sell it, and the people who buy and enjoy it.