February 2026 - Twittering Machines

#NewMusicFriday: February 27, 2026

February 27, 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: Songs From Isolation by A.A. Williams

February 27, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Started as a video series during lockdown, A.A. Williams covers Radiohead, Gordon Lightfoot, Nick Cave, Nine Inch Nails, the Deftones, The Cure, and more.

In Barn for Review: Fyne Audio S-Trax Supertweeters

February 26, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

How about a supertweeter shootout?

In Barn for Review: Fyne Audio SuperTrax Supertweeters

February 24, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

I remember when supertweeters were controversial.

Technics Introduces the SL-1500SC With Delta/Sigma Drive

February 23, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

If you’ve been waiting for Technics ΔΣ drive to trickle down to the SL-1500C, your wait is over.

totaldac Announces the Aptly-Named Balloon Spherical Point Source Speakers

February 22, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Of all the world’s shapes, the sphere may be the most…Earthy.

In Barn for Review: Perlisten S7t Black Edition Loudspeakers

February 21, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Black is much more than a color.

#NewMusicFriday: February 20, 2026

February 20, 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: La Vida De Alguien Más by Diles que no me maten

February 20, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

I may make a habit of following Guatemalan cellist and vocalist Mabe Fratti everywhere she records.

Review: Gauder Akustik Elargo 200 Loudspeakers

February 19, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes in hifi, you just know.

ATC Launches the Active 3-Way EL50 Anniversary Loudspeaker

February 19, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Just add source.

In Barn for Review: Musical Fidelity M8xi Super Integrated Amplifier

February 16, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

When only Kilowatts will do: Power Output (20Hz – 20kHz): 550 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms (870W into 4 Ohms); Peak 1.6kW into 2 Ohms.

#NewMusicFriday: February 13, 2026

February 13, 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.