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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.

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.

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.

#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 (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.

Review: Atoll Electronique MS120 Streaming DAC

January 22, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Color me impressed. Again.

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.

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

January 21, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Sleek, sexy, and designed for comfort and good sound.

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

January 20, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

“Treat the room, not the symptoms.”

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.

#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: 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.

In Barn for Review: Enleum AMP-54R Integrated Amplifier

January 15, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

You know an Enleum when you see one.

Bandcamp Takes a Stand Against AI

January 14, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

“Bandcamp’s mission is to help spread the healing power of music by building a community where artists thrive through the direct support of their fans.”