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#NewMusicFriday: September 5, 2025

September 5, 2025 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: A Danger to Ourselves by Lucrecia Dalt

September 5, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

There are a number of artists whose new works I wait for. Impatiently.

Review: Harbeth NLE-1 Professional Monitor Loudspeakers

September 4, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

TMI. Too much information is an oft-stated knock against “Pro” audio gear. On the other hand, hifi companies with Pro Audio history are often valued for that experience. Odd, no?

Meet the New Flagship Hana Umami Black MC Cartridge

September 2, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Did you know that Hana also makes a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge called the “ML”? Just sayin’.

#NewMusicFriday: August 29, 2025

August 29, 2025 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: Hiraeth by Sofie Birch & Antonina Nowacka

August 29, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

These days I wake up most mornings dreading the news that occurred overnight.

Review: Audio Note Meishu Phono 300B Konzertmeister Integrated Amplifier

August 28, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Pretty damn exquisite. That’s one of the things I have to say about the sound of the Audio Note Konzertmeister—it’s pretty damn exquisite.

Monarch Systems Ltd Named New North American Importer for Garrard

August 27, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Between you and me, I lust after a Garrard 401.

On Sponsored Content & Other Things I Do Not Do

August 25, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Due to the increased frequency of requests, I thought it wise to post my position on “sponsored posts” and other things I do not do.

Luxman Ups Their CD Game With the D-03R CD Player & DAC

August 23, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

What’s different about the new Luxman D-03R compared to the D-03X? Just about everything.

#NewMusicFriday: August 22, 2025

August 22, 2025 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: Birthing by SWANS

August 22, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Either you do or you don’t. There’s no in between.

Review: Ø Audio Verdande Loudspeakers

August 21, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Soon after I asked the Ø Audio Verdande to play music I realized they are, at heart, delicate and powerful creatures capable of single-driver intimacy coupled with full range reach while exhibiting the speed and lightning fast dynamics you’d expect from a horn-loaded loudspeaker.

Some Thoughts on Tariffs and HiFi

August 19, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I don’t know much about economics, but I know what I like.

Voxativ Goes Full Metal with the Alberich²

August 18, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Why mess with metal? To reduce bad vibrations, dude.

#NewMusicFriday: August 15, 2025

August 15, 2025 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: Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You by Ethel Cain

August 15, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I’m enthralled with Ethel Cain’s planned trilogy, especially the second act.

Review: Audio Hungary Qualiton 300B Integrated Amplifier

August 14, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I’ve reviewed my fair share of amplifiers and integrated amplifiers that employ the 300B triode vacuum tube in the output stage.

The KEF LS50 Meta and LS50 Wireless Speakers Now Come in (more) Colors

August 12, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

She’s like a rainbow / Coming colours in the air / Oh, everywhere / She comes in colours.

In Barn for Review: Knosti Disco-Antistat Ultrasonic 2.0 Record Washer

August 9, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I have records, some old some new, and some of ’em, most?, need a good cleaning.

#NewMusicFriday: August 8, 2025

August 8, 2025 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: Kassie Krut (Expanded EP) by Kassie Krut

August 8, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I imagine Roon Radio sent me to Kassie Krut after hitting play on DJ Haram’s Beside Myself one too many times.

Tube Rolling NOS 12AU7s in the Leben CS600X

August 5, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Imagine you’re trying different frostings on your home made carrot cake.

Bluebird Music to Distribute Peak Consult Loudspeakers in North America

August 4, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Peak Consult was founded in Denmark in 1996 by Per Kristoffersen and their speakers have received more than their fair share of acclaim and awards over the years.

In Barn for Review: totaldac d1-CD Transport & d1-streamer-live

August 2, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

How about an all totaldac digital front end for spinning CDs, serving, streaming, and D to A’ing? Why not!

#NewMusicFriday: August 1, 2025

August 1, 2025 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: Hymnal by Lyra Pramuk

August 1, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Learning about Lyra Pramuk’s Hymnal, through her words, was a rare treat.

Review: Wattson Audio Madison Amplifier & Madison LE Streaming DAC

July 31, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Switzerland’s Wattson Audio makes five products and taking this review into account, I’ve written about four of ’em.

Onkyo Introduces the $349 C-30 CD Player

July 30, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I admit I shop.

Klipsch to Show Off the Heritage La Scala AL6 Loudspeakers and More at Audio Advice Live

July 29, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Klipsh is living hifi history and even a new finish option, in this case Red Oak, is news.

#NewMusicFriday: July 25, 2025

July 25, 2025 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.