HiFi News
Audio Advice Live Coming August 7-9 to Raleigh, NC
Some day I hope to get myself to Audio Advice Live in Raleigh, North Carolina because I’ve heard it’s fun.
Month: July 2026
HiFi Thoughts
TM Instagramisms: Fun HiFi Facts, Foibles, Surprises, and a Joke
When the feeling moves me, I post brief hifi-related messages to the TM Instagram page in the form of stories.
Art&Culture
Other Interests Are Interesting Too
For some audiophiles any topic other than gear brings a yawn. Even music.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: July 10, 2026
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: Little Wide Open by Kevin Morby
Sometimes easy does it.
Digital Reviews
Review: Imersiv UTB Universal Transformer Interface
The Imersiv UTB Universal Transformer Interface is an add-on device meant to accompany the company’s wonderful D-1 DAC for people who want to connect it to their hifi via unbalanced RCA interconnects. People like me.
HiFi News
The Grimm Audio MU1 & MU2 Are Now JPLAY Certified
Choice is good.
HiFi News
Dynaudio to Shut Down North American Operations
In a shocking development, Dynaudio has announced their decision to “cease operations of its commercial activities in North America and permanently shut down its U.S. subsidiary in the fall of 2026.”
HiFi News
HiFi News: AXISS Audio Files Federal Lawsuit
What with the daily news being what it is these days I generally avoid the negative when it comes to hifi.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Spatial, No Problem. by Lee “Scratch” Perry & Mouse on Mars
As far as I’m concerned, there’s no such thing as too much Lee “Scratch” Perry.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Aurorasound HFSA-02 Integrated Tube Amplifier
These days I get most excited about exceptional performance which is exactly what I heard when I sat down and listened to the Aurorasound HFSA-02.