HiFi Thoughts
HiFi Thoughts: When I was a kid…
Nostalgia is a funny thing.
Year: 2026
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: January 9, 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: Origin by Kelly Moran
When life gives you lemons, listen to music.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Orpheus Lab Absolute Integrated Amplifier A Four I200
Settling down with an integrated amplifier over the course of nearly 3 months allows for a certain amount of ease. Relaxed listening, if you will, which is among my favorite kind.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Imersiv D-1 DAC
I first encountered the Imersiv D-1 DAC at Capital Audiofest 2025 in the Now Listen Here room, paired with amplification from Ayre powering Vandersteen Quatro CT Evo speakers. A system that made my Favorites of the show.
HiFi News
Cambridge Audio Introduces the Forthcoming L/R Series Active Speakers
Three models make up Cambridge Audio’s new L/R Series of active standmount speakers—the X, M and S—with the L/R X and L/R M incorporating the company’s StreamMagic Gen 4 platform bringing streaming in speaker. All-in-one.
HiFi News
Fidelity Imports Becomes the Exclusive US Distributor for Cambridge Audio
From where I sit, the right distributor can help their client’s businesses grow. The wrong one can help their client’s businesses shrink.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: We Carry Eden by Son Of Chi (Feat. Omar Ka)
“What kind of music do you like?”