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  • [ September 24, 2026 ] Review: Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo Preamplifier & Grandioso S1X Power Amplifier Amplifier Reviews
  • [ September 22, 2026 ] MoFi Distribution Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Italy’s Diapason Loudspeakers HiFi News
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Album of the Week

Album of the Week: FACS | Wish Defense

March 21, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
I’ve only recently come across FACS via their latest Wish Defense, released on Chicago’s Trouble In Mind Records in February.
HiFi Reviews

Review: MC Audiotech TL-12 Loudspeakers

March 20, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Describing sound is tricky business.
HiFi News

Meet WiiM’s New $299 100W Class-D Vibelink Integrated Amp/DAC

March 18, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Three bucks a Watt.
HiFi News

Jana Loves HiFi! A YouTube Channel You Want to Follow

March 17, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
In the world of you YouTube videos devoted to hifi, I rank Jana’s in the top 5 when it comes to quality.
Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Ichiko Aoba | Luminescent Creatures

March 14, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
When life serves you a sh*t sandwich, you know it’s time to fast.
HiFi News

Introducing the LAiV Harmony µDAC: A R-2R DAC for Under $1000

March 14, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
How about an R-2R DAC for under a grand?
Axpona 2025

Axpona 2025: Just a Month Away

March 13, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
It feels like only yesterday, or a hundred years ago, that I walked the halls of the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center for Axpona 2024.
HiFi News

Viva Audio Verticale Speakers Get 2 World Premiers Courtesy of High End by Oz

March 12, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
The new Viva Audio Verticale 3-way+ horn-loaded loudspeakers will get a dual world premier at Southwest Audiofest and the Audio Show Deluxe next weekend from March 21-23.
HiFi News

Two New Tube DACs From France’s Jadis Now Available in the US

March 11, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Jadis, makers of lovely tube-based electronics like the DA50S Tube Integrated Amp I reviewed back in 2021, have not one but two new tube DACs.
HiFi News

Southwest AudioFest Just A Week Away

March 10, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Saddle up your walking shoes!
Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Panda Bear | Sinister Grift

March 7, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
A Pet Sounds moment?
HiFi News

Harmonia to Distribute Ø Audio of Norway in the US

March 6, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
The Barn has been buzzing of late with whispers of Ø Audio coming from a number of secret and trusted sources.
HiFi News

Wilson Benesch Announces Exclusive U.S. Partnership with Fidelity Imports

March 6, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Have you seen the Wilson Benesch GMT One System? (you’re looking at it)
HiFi News

Q Acoustics Gets Deep With the Q SUB Series Subwoofers

March 6, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Q Acoustics new Q SUB Series is comprised of 3 models featuring a 8-inch, 10-inch, and a 12-inch driver—How low do you wanna go?
HiFi News

Dynaudio Introduces the New Contour 20 Black Edition and Confidence 20A Loudspeakers

March 4, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
One active, one passive. Pairs, that is.

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Julia Jacklin is back! Now on 4AD with The Gem + 1 Julia Jacklin is back! Now on 4AD with The Gem + 15 more new beauties from Stephen Mejias for #NewMusicFriday: September 25, 2026
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Album of the Week: Στον Ελαιώνα / Ston Elaióna by Album of the Week: Στον Ελαιώνα / Ston Elaióna by John Also Bennett
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Review: Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo Preamplifier & Review: Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo Preamplifier & Grandioso S1X Power Amplifier
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MoFi Distribution Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor MoFi Distribution Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Italy’s Diapason Loudspeakers
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there's a lot of Audio Note (UK) inside the Audio there's a lot of Audio Note (UK)
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In Barn for Review: Audio Note DAC 4.1x IZVOR Bala In Barn for Review: Audio Note DAC 4.1x IZVOR Balanced
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Bonnie "Prince" Billy leads the way with Ghosts of Bonnie "Prince" Billy leads the way with Ghosts of American Psychonauts along with Stephen Mejias for #NewMusicFriday: September 18, 2026
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Album of the Week: Kytytsi by Svitlana Nianio #tw Album of the Week: Kytytsi by Svitlana Nianio 
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Imersiv D-1 DAC Followup & Some Thoughts on System Imersiv D-1 DAC Followup & Some Thoughts on System Building 
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