April 2026 - Twittering Machines

Review: Perlisten S7t Black Edition Loudspeakers

April 30, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

The S7t Black Edition loudspeakers are the 4th pair of Perlisten speakers to have graced the Barn with their sound presence.

Meet Buf: a $99 Schiit Tube Buffer

April 29, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

“Measurements schmeasurements…” so begins Schitt’s press release introducing their new $99 Buf Tube Buffer.

JPLAY’s Latest Brings HQPlayer Library Integration, Dynamic Smart Playlists, and More

April 28, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

While it’s been a while since I dove into HQPlayer I think it’s fair to say it is one helluva tool for the serious listener as is Marcin Ostapowicz’s JPLAY which now offers HQPlayer integration and more.

#NewMusicFriday: April 24, 2026

April 24, 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: Tracey EP by Tracey

April 24, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

We’ve been hovering around the spiritual realm with my last few Album of the Week picks so it’s time for something earthier.

Review: Fyne S-Trax and SuperTrax Super Tweeters With the Fyne F502S Loudspeakers

April 23, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Think clarifier and enhancer. No, I’m not talking about hair care products, rather the effects of adding the Fyne super tweeters to the recently reviewed Fyne F502S speakers.

In Barn for Review: Dynaudio Confidence 60 Loudspeakers

April 22, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Go big and stay home.

In Barn for Review: An Aragon Tungsten Preamp / Iridium Monoblock Stack

April 21, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Just one look (at that V-notch) is all it took to know it’s Aragon.

Klipsch x Ojas Take Two: Meet the New Limited Edition kO-R2 Loudspeaker

April 20, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

When a hifi product gets its launch in Milan, not Schaumberg, you know someone is thinking about more than gear.

Axpona 2026: Closing Thoughts

April 17, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Of all the things you can’t change the most important one you can is also the simplest—one’s attitude.

Axpona 2026 Favorite Rooms: Axiss Audio | Rockport Technologies Lyra

April 17, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

I saved this one for last. On purpose.

Axpona 2026: Familiar Favorites

April 17, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

I wonder if you can tell I really enjoyed myself at Axpona 2026. Really. There were so many good to great sounding rooms and such a good vibe I nearly had to pinch myself.