In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Sonnet Morpheus DAC & Sonnet Hermes Digital Bridge
Netherlands-based Sonnet Digital Audio is a relatively new company, but one with a long history in digital audio design.
Articles by Michael Lavorgna
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Bel Canto E1X Integrated Amplifier
The Bel Canto E1X Integrated Amplifier combines a DAC, streamer, and phono stage with a 180Watt Stereo amplifier in a single, sleek, black chassis. All in oneness.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Schiit Audio Ragnarok 2 Nexus Integrated Amplifier
The Schiit Ragnarok Nexus Integrated Amplifier can come with a MM phono stage and DAC built in. That’s how the review sample is outfitted because that’s how I like to roll.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Yu Su | Yellow River Blue
Chinese-born, Vancouver-based electronic musician Yu Su’s debut, Yellow River Blue, was made for you.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: EgglestonWorks Oso
The EgglestonWorks Oso are offered in virtually any color of your choosing. The review pair arrived in a beautiful Barn Red (that’s not really what this color is called but it’s what I’m going to call it).
Music News
HiFi News
RMAF 2021: Here I Come!
Is it too soon? I don’t think so. It has been 2 years since my last hifi show and I am itchin’ to attend.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Smerz | Believer
I’m a believer.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Audio Note Cobra Integrated Amplifier DAC
I’ve been eyeing, earing, and ogling the products from Audio Note UK for decades.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grand Reference Floor Standing Speakers – Just Grand
Some people look at a speaker and see an accumulation of parts — drivers, crossovers, and cabinets. From this perspective, you can be fooled into thinking that a few photos and a spec sheet go a long way in revealing how a speaker will perform.
Music News
Dry Cleaning on Tiny Desk
Dry Cleaning’s languid and lovely New Long Leg, released on 4AD in April, is shaping up to be one my favorite albums of the year, teetering very near the top.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Love Joys | Reggae Vibes
Originally released in 1981, Love Joys Reggae Vibes remained out of print for 20 years, seeing the light of day once again in 2002 with a CD-only release on Wackies. Vinyl lovers had to wait until 2014 for their version of this lover’s rock and […]
HiFi News
totaldac Demo in Paris
I love Paris in the springtime. I love Paris in the fall.
HiFi News
Twittering Machines Favorite DACs [update]
Notice I didn’t say “Best DACs.” There’s a big difference between a favorite and a best, as big a difference as there is between night and day.
Digital Reviews
Review: The THX Onyx Portable DAC’s Got Game
Portable dongle DACs are experiencing a renaissance for the first time.