August 2025 - Twittering Machines

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.