Michael Lavorgna, Author at Twittering Machines

Twittering Machines 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

November 29, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

This year was an interesting and amazing year. Let’s hope they all are. Mine was split roughly in half, work-wise, and I couldn’t be happier about where I’ve landed—TM is becoming the site I always wanted to see and I thank you, yes you, for […]

News: Qobuz Prepares for US Launch, Announces Pricing Plan

November 28, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

While there’s no set date for the US Qobuz launch, it “will be announced soon”. Soon is good! We do however, have the Pricing Plan!

Review: Micromega M-150 All-In-One Integrated Amplifier

November 27, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

My great-grandmother on my father’s mother’s side loved Chiclets, especially the red ones. She didn’t speak much English, dressed only in black after her husband passed, and perpetually rolled rosaries between her thumb and fingers, the speed of the passing beads based on what was […]

Album of the Week: Asian Women on the Telephone

November 26, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

I first wrote about, and recommended, Asian Women on the Telephone (AWOTT) back in 2013. Here’s what I said:

The Blues Are Dead: Long Live The Blues

November 20, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

According to me, The Blues was a musical genre that encompassed many styles of roots music beginning in the late 1800s, ending in the 1950s. Anyone who started playing ‘the blues’ after the 1950s, especially twelve-bar blues and extra-especially if they’re from England, isn’t playing […]

Review: Google Chromecast Ultra or What Happens When A Stream Runs Dry?

November 20, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

I purchased the Google Chromecast Ultra for one reason—to stream movies from FilmStruck.

Lovely Music: Hosted by Joe Whip

November 19, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

It’s been awhile since my last installment [on AudioStream] as I have been busy with life but thought it was time for another go round with some stellar music. Some mainstream and some a bit edgy but worth your time.

Album of the Week: Ambrose Akinmusire

November 16, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes when I drive, magical things happen. 23 or so years ago Cathy and I were driving from the Maui airport to our hotel, on our honeymoon, and I tuned into a radio interview with Terence McKenna. This was my introduction to him and his […]

In Barn: Vinnie Rossi L2 Signature Preamplifier & L2 Signature Monoblocks

November 15, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Vinnie Rossi L2 Signature Preamplifier (starts at $14,995), L2 Signature Monoblocks ($14,995). The review unit L2 Signature Preamplier includes the optional DAC (+$3,495) and Phonostage (+$3,495).

NY Audio Show 2018: The Wrap

November 13, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

There are things I like about the NY Audio Show and there are things I do not like about the NY Audio Show. Let’s start with the bad.

NY Audio Show 2018: The Rooms (Part 2)

November 13, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

I’m presenting my NY Audio Show coverage in the order I moved around the show—namely, I started at the top, Floor 9, and worked my way down. See Part 1 for the beginning. Enjoy!

NY Audio Show 2018: The Rooms (Part 1)

November 12, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

I’m going to present my NY Audio Show coverage in the order I moved around the show—namely, I started at the top, Floor 9, and worked my way down. Enjoy!

Letters to the Editor: Welcome Back…

November 12, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

The word is getting out about Twittering Machines in part thanks to my friends John Darko, Darko.Audio, and Scot Hull, Part-Time Audiophile, who have generously mentioned / linked to TM on their sites. Thanks fellas. Another important piece of the word-spreading puzzle in hifi-land is […]

Portraits in HiFi: Steve Guttenberg

November 11, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Steve Guttenberg, the Audiophiliac.

Album of the Week: Artaud / Chalosse

November 9, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Antonin Artaud is someone we should all get to know. Unfortunately he’s been dead since 1948. Fortunately his works in literature, theater and art are timeless and his influence continues to be influential.