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Month: January 2026

#NewMusicFriday

#NewMusicFriday: January 30, 2026

January 30, 2026 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

Album of the Week: Feels Like Home by Jessica Bailiff

January 30, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
As time passes, I’m beginning to think I lose more things than I find.
Amplifier Reviews

Review: Gryphon Diablo 333 Integrated Amplifier

January 29, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
When there’s over 2ft. of fresh icy snow covering your large gravel driveway, the simple wisdom of having the right tool for the job becomes self evident.
HiFi Thoughts

HiFi Thoughts: Just Look Left

January 28, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
The year was 1980 and I had fulfilled my end of my father’s bargain; having completed 1 year at a “normal” college with a 4.0 GPA I could, as the agreement allowed, attend The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in NYC.
HiFi News

Say Hello to the New Nagra Series II Line and the PREAMP II-S

January 27, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
Nagra’s new Series II product family sits between their Classic and HD ranges, with the new PREAMP II-S being the first out of the gate.
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In Barn for Review: LAiV Crescendo Verse DAC

January 25, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
The new $849 LAiV Crescendo Verse DAC joins the company’s more expensive Harmony µDAC and flagship Harmony DAC.
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#NewMusicFriday: January 23, 2026

January 23, 2026 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

Album (7″) of the Week: You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To by Marisa Anderson & Tara Jane O’Neil

January 23, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
Even though You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To by Marisa Anderson & Tara Jane O’Neil was released back in 2020, it’s this week’s pick because I can’t stop listening.
Digital Reviews

Review: Atoll Electronique MS120 Streaming DAC

January 22, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
Color me impressed. Again.
HiFi Thoughts

Is HiFi Cool Again?

January 21, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
If you read damn near any article about the state of hifi affairs you will most certainly be led to believe it is, at best, on life support.
HiFi News

Meet Meze Audio’s New Strada Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones

January 21, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
Sleek, sexy, and designed for comfort and good sound.
HiFi News

Playback Distribution Appointed New Vicoustic Distribution Partner For U.S. and Canada

January 20, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
“Treat the room, not the symptoms.”
HiFi News

Daily.Audio: a DailyAudiophile Alternative

January 17, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
I used to go to dailyaudiophile.com daily to see what was what in the great big wonderful world of hifi.
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#NewMusicFriday: January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026 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

Album of the Week: Secret Love by Dry Cleaning

January 16, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
Dry Cleaning bassist Lewis Maynard helps introduce the band’s latest, Secret Love released on 4AD last week, on album opener “Hit My Head All Day” and if you’re anything like me when it comes to groove, you’ll also find it successfully groovy.

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