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Month: December 2024

#NewMusicFriday

#NewMusicFriday: A List of 50 from 2024

December 27, 2024 Stephen Mejias

When compiling a list like this, I inevitably question my motives. What am I trying to communicate? What do I love about this music? What do I love about any music?

Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Milan W. | Leave Another Day

December 27, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Has any other human condition produced more music than heartbreak?

HiFi Thoughts

2024: A Year in Review(s)

December 24, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

I am a terrible time keeper. Everyone who knows me knows this and my internal clock has been busted for as long as I can remember. And for you wise guys, my internal compass remains spot on.

HiFi News

Fyne Audio Releases the New Vintage Classic Gold SP Series of Loudspeakers

December 23, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Fyne Audio’s new Vintage Classic Gold SP Series slots in between their Classic and Vintage Series of classic vintage-inspired speakers.

#NewMusicFriday

#NewMusicFriday: December 20, 2024

December 20, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Just one selection for today as we prepare for the holidays and work on our favorites of 2024.

Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Cindy Lee | Diamond Jubilee

December 20, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Stunning in scope, style, and substance.

HiFi Bargains

HiFi Bargains: HoloAudio Red DDC & Network Streamer

December 19, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes it’s nice to come across a hifi product that does what it’s supposed to do without trying to do extra, and it’s even nicer when that hifi product is a genuine HiFi Bargain.

HiFi News

JPLAY Now Offers HQPlayer Integration

December 17, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Gentleman, start your upsampling.

HiFi News

Introducing the Grimm Audio PW1 Phono Preamplifier

December 16, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

We got a sneak peek at the Grimm Audio PW1 Phono Preamp at High End Munich 2024 and today’s news is it’s coming to the US in April.

HiFi Bargains

HiFi Bargains: Atoll SDA300 Signature Streaming Integrated Amplifier

December 14, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

It’s all about levels.

#NewMusicFriday

#NewMusicFriday: December 13, 2024

December 13, 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

Album of the Week: J Spaceman & John Coxon | Music for William Eggleston’s Stranded in Canton

December 13, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Nothing is as easy as it sounds.

HiFi Reviews

Review: HoloAudio Red DDC & Network Streamer

December 12, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes it’s nice to come across a hifi product that does what it’s supposed to do without trying to do extra. Just the bits, m’am.

Album of the Week

Twittering Machines Favorite Albums of 2024

December 10, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

“You must go on. I can’t go on. I’ll go on.” Samuel Beckett, The Unnamable

#NewMusicFriday

#NewMusicFriday: December 6, 2024

December 6, 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

Album of the Week: Porridge Radio | Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me

December 6, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

I thought I did, but here I hadn’t.

HiFi Reviews

Review: Atoll SDA300 Signature Streamer / DAC / Integrated Amplifier

December 5, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

There’s something about a Class A/B amp.

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December 3, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

It feels like I just finished filling out my Favorite Gear of 2023 list, blinked, and another year has passed.

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  • #NewMusicFriday

    #NewMusicFriday: April 18, 2025

  • Album of the Week

    Album of the Week: Bon Iver | SABLE, fABLE

  • Axpona 2025

    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Fidelity Imports | Wilson Benesch | Audia Flight

  • Axpona 2025

    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Well Pleased AV

  • Axpona 2025

    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Audio Note

  • Axpona 2025

    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Fern & Roby | Network Acoustics

  • Axpona 2025

    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: LAiV Audio | Pure Audio Project

  • Axpona 2025

    Axpona 2025: Favorite Rooms: Fidelity Imports | Unison Research | Opera Loudspeakers

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    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Tone Imports

  • Axpona 2025

    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: DeVore Fidelity

  • Axpona 2025

    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Audio Excellent | Music for Pleasure

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    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: High Water Sound

  • Axpona 2025

    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Rhythm Distribution | Marten | Goldmund

  • Axpona 2025

    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Axiss Audio | Gauder Akustik | Soulution

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    Axpona 2025 Favorite Rooms: Vinnie Rossi | Rockport Technologies

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    Axpona 2025: Intro

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    Axpona 2025: Welcome

  • #NewMusicFriday

    #NewMusicFriday: April 11, 2025

  • Album of the Week

    Album of the Week: Youth Lagoon | Rarely Do I Dream

  • Axpona 2025

    Playback Distribution Packs In the Premiers for Axpona 2025

  • Axpona 2025

    Fidelity Imports Axpona 2025 Takeover – 9 Rooms +

  • Axpona 2025

    Axiss Audio Bringing Boatloads of Awesome to Axpona 2025

  • Axpona 2025

    True Source Audio Distribution’s G.I.P. Laboratory System in Play at Axpona 2025

  • Axpona 2025

    A New ‘Table From Fern & Roby (& Technics & SME)

  • HiFi News

    Say Hello to Rotel’s New Tiny Powerhouse: the DX-5 Stereo Integrated Amplifier

  • Axpona 2025

    Harmonia Distribution Set To Deliver Oohs & Aahs w/the Ø Audio Icon 12 at Axpona 2025

  • Axpona 2025

    Dynaudio To Deliver a Dynamic Duo at Axpona 2025

  • Axpona 2025

    ampsandsound To Showcase Their Flagship 300B-Based Black Pearl XL SE Amplifier & More at Axpona 2025

  • Axpona 2025

    Treehaus Audiolab to Unveil the “LCR Phono” Phono Preamplifier at Axpona 2025

  • #NewMusicFriday

    #NewMusicFriday: April 4, 2025

  • Album of the Week

    Album of the Week: YHWH Nailgun | 45 Pounds

  • HiFi Reviews

    Review: YG Acoustics Sonja 3.3 Loudspeakers

  • HiFi News

    Say Hello to Wattson Audio’s New Madison Amplifier

  • In Barn for Review

    In Barn for Review: JMF Audio HQS 6002 Amplifier & PRS 1.5 Preamplifier

  • HiFi Thoughts

    Why Are Some HiFi Shows Geographically Challenged?

  • #NewMusicFriday

    #NewMusicFriday: March 28, 2025

  • Album of the Week

    Album of the Week: Masma Dream World | PLEASE COME TO ME

  • Axpona 2025

    Axpona 2025: Recommended Show Tunes From AudioQuest (and a few from me)

  • HiFi News

    Klipsch Launches the Next-Gen Klipschorn and La Scala Loudspeakers

  • In Barn for Review

    In Barn for Review: LAiV Audio Harmony µDAC

  • #NewMusicFriday

    #NewMusicFriday: March 21, 2025

  • Album of the Week

    Album of the Week: FACS | Wish Defense

  • HiFi Reviews

    Review: MC Audiotech TL-12 Loudspeakers

  • HiFi News

    Meet WiiM’s New $299 100W Class-D Vibelink Integrated Amp/DAC

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    Jana Loves HiFi! A YouTube Channel You Want to Follow

  • #NewMusicFriday

    #NewMusicFriday: March 14, 2025

  • Album of the Week

    Album of the Week: Ichiko Aoba | Luminescent Creatures

  • HiFi News

    Introducing the LAiV Harmony µDAC: A R-2R DAC for Under $1000

  • Axpona 2025

    Axpona 2025: Just a Month Away

  • HiFi News

    Viva Audio Verticale Speakers Get 2 World Premiers Courtesy of High End by Oz

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