Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Guts
90+ degree heat for days on end changes things. Like moods and the music we listen to.
Articles by Michael Lavorgna
HiFi Thoughts
Pet Peeves: We Don’t Own Downloads
Ownership has its privileges. When we own things, we can do anything we want with them—share, loan, sell, etc. Not so with downloads.
Art&Culture
Rock ‘n’ Roll Jewelry from The Great Frog
Do you wear jewelry? Do you like Rock ‘n’ Roll? If that’s 2x “Yes”, check out The Great Frog’s Rock ‘n’ Roll culture inspired rings.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Bluesound PULSE 2i Premium Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker
Big sound from a little box. Isn’t that everyone‘s dream?
In Barn for Review
In Barn: Linear Tube Audio Z10 Integrated Amplifier
Linear Tube Audio Z10 Integrated Amplifier ($4900.00 + $500 for optional MM/MC Phono Preamp).
HiFi Bargains
HiFi Bargains: ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Bookshelf Speakers
I reviewed the ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 bookshelf speakers and said:
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Billie Marten
Feeding Seahorses By Hand, Billie Marten’s sophomore release, has been feeding my need for the quit and uncluttered. I’d imagine I’ve listened to it through-and-through damn-near every day since its release in April.
Art&Culture
Artists’ Books: Lin Zhipeng (No.223)
Lin Zhipeng’s, aka No.223, new photobook Flowers and Fruits is a feast for the eyes, passions, and soul(food).
HiFi News
Streaming DACs: A List
A streaming DAC is a device that connects to your network via Ethernet or WiFi while outputting an analog audio signal. It streams and it’s a DAC.
Music News
Björk Colored Cassettes!
Björk’s nine studio albums are now available as Colored Cassettes. Yeow!
HiFi Thoughts
Pet Peeves: Hi-Res Downloads
In many cases, choice is a good thing. When it comes to hi-res downloads and sample rates, choice, especially when there’s a premium attached, just bugs me.
HiFi News
There’s A New DragonFly In Town: Meet Cobalt
When it comes to listening to music on my desktop and on the road, I’m an AudioQuest DragonFly Red man. But have I mentioned one of my favorite colors is blue?
HiFi Bargains
HiFi Bargains: AudioQuest NightOwl Carbon Headphones
I am a confessed non-headphone listener. That said, I do listen to headphones and when I do, I reach for my AudioQuest NightOwls. They happen to be the headphones I enjoy listening through.
HiFi Thoughts
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Black Midi
Some music by some bands screams out—live! Schlagenheim, the debut album from Black Midi, is one of them.