HiFi News
Two New Turntables From Michell Engineering: the Re-Imagined Gyro and the New Revolv
Two essentially new turntables from Britain’s Michell Engineering nearly never happens.
Month: October 2025
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Orpheus Lab Absolute Integrated Amplifier A Four I200
This is my first encounter with a product from Switzerland’s Orpheus Lab.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: October 17, 2025
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: Listen Ship by Henry Threadgill
Six acoustic guitars and two pianos composed and conducted by Pulitzer Prize laureate Henry Threadgill.
HiFi News
AudioQuest Goes West With The New Lone Ranger Zero-Tech Speaker Cable
Following on the release of the Brave Heart ZERO-Tech Speaker Cable comes news of the new Lone Ranger ZERO-Tech speaker cable that also falls into the Folk Hero Series.
HiFi News
Mono Power From Mola Mola’s New Ossetra Amplifier
Coming just in time for the holidays, say hello (twice) to the new Mola Mola Ossetra mono amplifiers.
Capital Audiofest 2025
Capital Audiofest 2025: Just A Month Away!
Ready your ears!
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: October 10, 2025
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: Getting Killed by Geese
We’re leaving this very morning for a short vacation, our first in 4 years.
HiFi News
Vivid Audio’s New GIYA Cu Series: More Than a Facelift
When you see a Vivid Audio speaker there’s one thing you know for sure—you’re looking at a Vivid Audio speaker.
HiFi News
Qobuz Connect Comes to Select Cambridge Audio Streaming Products
I’m a fan of the one and done approach when it comes to lossless streaming and Qobuz Connect is my favorite solution.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Wilson Benesch A.C.T. 3Zero Loudspeakers
One look at the Wilson Benesch A.C.T. 3Zero Loudspeakers tells you a lot beyond their 2.5 way design—mainly we’re looking at something very different from the ground on up.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: October 3, 2025
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: Blurrr by Joanne Robertson
I initially sidled up to Joanne Robertson and her work with Dean Blunt on Backstage Raver.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Magnepan 20.7x Loudspeakers
The Magnepan 20.7x are the first pair of Maggies in Barn and perhaps more than most, their unique qualities and standout strengths challenged my abilities to describe their sound in words. While I love a good challenge, I enjoyed experiencing music Maggie-style even more.