Articles by Michael Lavorgna

The new McIntosh Labs MA12000 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier, the company’s most powerful integrated yet, includes their DA2 DAC Module which means all you need to add is speakers and you’re off to the races. OK, maybe a forklift, too.

As regular readers have discovered, I like multi-function devices like integrated amplifiers, streaming DACs, and even streaming integrated amplifiers. Bryston’s new BR-20 Preamplifier packs a streamer, DAC, and headphone amplifier inside for people who are in love with their power amplifier. Nice.

Style and substance from the 1970s.

When will it end? Amazon Music HD offers two streaming tiers: High Definition (HD) which is CD-quality, and Ultra HD which is the same thing as saying hi-resolution. Do we really more confusion when it comes to streaming and hi-res? Do we really need Amazon […]

The already-a-HiFi-Bargain Bluesound Node 2i Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streamer is on sale for $449, $100 of its regular price.

Keep on walkin’ / Don’t look back. The Temptations 1965 R&B hit single “Don’t Look Back” may as well be the official hifi reviewer’s anthem.

It used to be the case that if you owned an uncertified Roon Ready device, meaning one that was still going through the certification process but not yet certified, it would still work. You could still use it as a Roon Audio Output device. As […]

The wholly organic shape of the new Vivid Audio KAYA S12 standmount speakers ($6500/pair) is more a product of performance than appearance.

The HIGH END Munich 2021 show dates are set: May 13 to May 16, 2021. And we’re talking about a real, in person show with nothing virtual about it.