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In Barn for Review: EMM Labs NS1 Streamer
A clean stream.
Articles by Michael Lavorgna
HiFi Thoughts
DUT: This Is Not A Test
I always kinda cringe when an audio reviewer calls the thing they’re reviewing a DUT (Device Under Test). First off, it sounds horrible and secondly reviewing hifi gear is not a test.
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In Barn for Review: A Parasound Stack – JC 3+ Phono Preamplifier/JC 2 BP Preamplifier/JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier
Power, precision, control. A Parasound stack.
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In Barn for Review: Meitner MA3 Integrated D/A Converter
The Meitner MA3 Integrated D/A Converter also houses a Roon Ready network player and volume control making it a plug & play streaming Preamp/DAC solution.
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In Barn for Review: EMM Labs DA2 V2 Reference Stereo DAC
The DA2 V2 Reference Stereo DAC is EMM Labs’ flagship DAC. When the opportunity arose for me to hang onto the review sample from the BIG system for closer inspection, I took it (not literally, mind you).
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In Barn for Review: Mola Mola Kula Integrated Amplifier
Sleek & sexy works for me.
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In Barn for Review: A Silent Angel Stack – Munich M1 Streamer, Bonn N8 Audio Grade Network Switch, Forester F1 Linear Power Supply
Silent Angel recently signed up with US Distributor Specialty Sound & Vision who asked if I’d be interested in reviewing a stack, albeit kinda mini, of their digital gear. And here we are.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Sudan Archives | Natural Brown Prom Queen
On her second full length release as Sudan Archives, Brittney Parks sounds as if she was set free—mind, body, and spirit—to explore an endless playground of sound.
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In Barn for Review: Dynaudio Focus 50 Active Wireless Speakers
The Dynaudio Focus 50 Active Wireless Speakers have everything you need to play music packed inside—just add music.
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In Barn for Review: Credo EV 1202 Ref. Loudspeakers
When the BIG system left, they left behind a smaller Credo: meet the EV 1202 Ref. in the Barn-appropriate custom Rough Cut finish. Yum.
HiFi News
Barn News: Welcome to the B-Side
“Why don’t you review big speakers?” a friend asked some time ago. And I thought, Why don’t I review big speakers?
Album of the Week
HiFi Reviews
System Review: EMM Labs & the Credo Cinema LTM Speakers
Imagine an interview with a mountain climber who just scaled their highest peak. “What was it like?” the reporter asks. “Really big!”
HiFi News
Innuos Goes SSD with the ZENmini S
I’m a fan of SSDs in small form factor music servers, especially when they look like someone paid attention to industrial design. The new Innuos ZENmini S checks all boxes.
HiFi News
ELAC Debut ConneX Powered Speakers: Just Add Source(s)
The new ELAC Debut ConneX powered speakers, one is active and one passive, are more than powered speakers as they also house a DAC and phono/line input. Just add source(s).
