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Grimm PA1 Monoblock Amplifiers to Debut at High End Vienna 2026

June 2, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

One thing I’ve learned from spending time as a reviewer with the Grimm MU2, LS1c Active Loudspeaker System, and as an owner of the MU1 is to expect the unexpected when it comes to sound quality from everything Grimm.

In Barn for Review: Wattson Audio Madison Power S

June 1, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

The Wattson Audio Madison Power S was designed to the perfect power companion for the Wattson Madison Streamer.

Stereophile Sold!: On Mergers, Acquisitions & Value

May 31, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Back in my IT days we had a number of suitors express interest in buying our company.

#NewMusicFriday: May 29, 2026

May 29, 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: Nocturnal Consolations by Iztok Koren & Raphael Rogiński

May 29, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

We first visited Polish guitarist Raphael Rogiński and his album Plays John Coltrane and Langston Hughes back in 2024.

Review: LAiV Crescendo Verse DAC

May 28, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

LAiV Audio is three for three when it comes to delivering affordable DACs that don’t sound cheap.

Jadis Releases Not One But Two New Integrated Amplifiers

May 27, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

The new EL-34 based Jadis Aria and the KT-120 based Jadis Óde to be exact and the idea is to offer a more affordable entry into the world of Jadis at $6,900 and $10,900 respectively while keeping that Jadis juju.

Germany’s Tidal Audio Launches the Piano Classic Loudspeakers

May 27, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

The new Tidal Piano Classic are based on the company’s first speaker which hit the scene in 1999 and this ‘reinterpretation’ represents the new entry point into the Tidal lineup at $31,990/pair.

The Limited Edition Klipsch/OJAS kO-R2 Loudspeakers Are Available for Pre-Order

May 26, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

“You’ve got the look I want to know better.” If you’re as old or older than me that’ll be familiar.

Classic Albums: Freedom Suite by Sonny Rollins

May 26, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

There were a handful of cassettes at the ready in my painting studio back in college—Hank Williams Greatest Hits, Black Flag Damaged, and Sonny Rollins Freedom Suite.

#NewMusicFriday: May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

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: Echaremos el Cielo Abajo a Patadas by teodioteodio

May 22, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

You know how some late 1960’s jazz blasted a big jolt of noise at the beginning of the record? And others from the same period like The Peter Brötzmann Octet were all blast on Machine Gun?