HiFi News
HiFi Show Schedule 2021: When You Wish Upon A Star [Update 3.3.21]
Have I mentioned I miss HiFi Shows?
Articles by Michael Lavorgna
HiFi Reviews
Twittering Machines Favorite DACs
I do not know exactly how many DACs I’ve reviewed over the years, but the number is in three figure territory. And when I say reviewed, this means I’ve spent a minimum of weeks, most […]
HiFi Thoughts
Certainly Uncertain: When Measurement Results Don’t Match
One of the greatest misconceptions in all of Audiophiledom is the notion that measurements are objective.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Nick Cave & Warren Ellis: Carnage
Nick Cave describes Carnage, his new album with soundtrack, Bad Seed, and Grinderman collaborator Warren Ellis thusly — a brutal but very beautiful record nested in a communal catastrophe.
HiFi Reviews
Weiss DAC501: Beauty With Brains
No matter how smart you think your DAC is, the Weiss DAC501 is probably smarter. A lot smarter. Heck, its Quick Start Guide is 10 pages long.
HiFi News
Spotify Announces “HiFi” Tier: Lossless CD-Quality Streaming
As part of Spotify’s Stream On event which took place earlier today, the company has announced the impending launch of their new Spotify HiFi tier, bringing CD-quality streaming to its Premium subscribers. (BOOM)
Art&Culture
Flowers Bloom, Butterflies Come
Regular readers with good memories will see a familiar face in the photographic work of Miho Kajioka.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Jessica Pratt, Jessica Pratt
I’m breaking with tradition, once again, covering a record that isn’t exactly new. Maybe it’s new to you, it was new to me when I first heard it, which is really more to the point […]
In for Review
In Barn for Review: Roon Nucleus+
I have a thing for industrial design. Here, let me show you…
HiFi News
Totaldac’s New d100: Speakers
totaldac fans and followers already know that Vincent Brient makes complete systems — from streamers to DACs to preamps to amps to speakers. The new d100 are a more room- and wallet-friendly affair as compared […]
Music News
Milford Graves: Free From Time
Percussionist, acupuncturist, herbalist, martial artist, healer, and professor Milford Graves has passed away from congestive heart failure at 79.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Calvin Keys, Shawn-Neeq
Guitarist Calvin Keys’ debut outing as leader, Shawn-Neeq, was originally released in 1971 on Black Jazz Records and we have Real Gone Music to thank for a brand spanking new vinyl reissue.
HiFi Reviews
The Dongle DAC Survey: Part 2: The Review(s)
Today we’re going to be comparing three dongle DAC/Headphone amps that are here for review mixed in with a few DragonFlys for good measure.
HiFi News
The Dongle DAC Survey: Part 1: Ins and Outs
Just imagine if men and women had among their groups any number of different types of sex organs. Further only those with matching types could fit together, leaving all other pairings in need of add-ons.
Art&Culture
Marquee Marauders Club: Action Figures For Music Geeks!
I am a music geek! and I have a thing for off-beat action figures. Enter Marquee Marauders Club.
