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Articles by Michael Lavorgna

In Barn for Review

In Barn for Follow-Up: Imersiv UTB – Universal Transformer Interface

June 17, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
I reviewed the shockingly good Imersiv D-1 DAC back in March and had this to say:
Classic Albums

Classic Albums: The Blossom Filled Streets by Movietone

June 15, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
I like to imagine music, all recorded music, being as vast as the Atlantic.
Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Solstice by A.A. Williams

June 12, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
I’ve always been genre fluid.
Amplifier Reviews

Review: Devialet Astra Opéra de Paris Integrated Amplifier System

June 11, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
When it comes to hifi, can we really have it all—looks, style, substance, and great sound? This is one question the Devialet Astra Opéra de Paris Edition raises and my answer, after having lived with one, is a very confident hell ya!
TM News

Thank You For Our Best Year-To-Date Yet

June 10, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
Twittering Machines is my job. I know you probably knew that but it’s relevant to the subject at hand—TM is having its best year yet as measured by how many people find their way here every day.
Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Leaving None But Small Birds by The Body and BIG|BRAVE

June 5, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
How’d I miss this?
HiFi News

The AudioQuest DragonFly Copper DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amp Has Landed

June 4, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
Can you believe the first AudioQuest DragonFly DAC—v1.0—arrived, alighted?, some 14 years ago? Where does time fly?
HiFi News

Klipsch Unveils the (Mini Me) Heritage Rebellion Premium Bookshelf Loudspeaker

June 4, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
Are you a fan of vintage salesmen samples? I am.
HiFi News

Bowers & Wilkins New Flagship 800 Series Diamond Loudspeakers Have Arrived

June 4, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
I have a soft spot, a certain nostalgia if you will, for the classic B&W 801 loudspeaker.
HiFi News

File Under Bad News: Jürgen Reis Has Left MBL

June 2, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
I recently received an email from Jürgen Reis, MBL’s chief engineer for more than 40 years, announcing he’s no longer with the company.
HiFi News

Grimm PA1 Monoblock Amplifiers to Debut at High End Vienna 2026

June 2, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
One thing I’ve learned from spending time as a reviewer with the Grimm MU2, LS1c Active Loudspeaker System, and as an owner of the MU1 is to expect the unexpected when it comes to sound quality from everything Grimm.
In Barn for Review

In Barn for Review: Wattson Audio Madison Power S

June 1, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
The Wattson Audio Madison Power S was designed to the perfect power companion for the Wattson Madison Streamer.
HiFi News

Stereophile Sold!: On Mergers, Acquisitions & Value

May 31, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
Back in my IT days we had a number of suitors express interest in buying our company.
Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Nocturnal Consolations by Iztok Koren & Raphael Rogiński

May 29, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
We first visited Polish guitarist Raphael Rogiński and his album Plays John Coltrane and Langston Hughes back in 2024.
Digital Reviews

Review: LAiV Crescendo Verse DAC

May 28, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
LAiV Audio is three for three when it comes to delivering affordable DACs that don’t sound cheap.

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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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Sidelong view of the Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo P Sidelong view
of the Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo Preamplifier on the A-Side
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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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Classic Albums: Prayers on Fire by The Birthday Pa Classic Albums: Prayers on Fire by The Birthday Party
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Devialet Debuts the Phantom Ultimate 98 dB – Pulse Devialet Debuts the Phantom Ultimate 98 dB – Pulse Blue
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still loving the elegant lines of the Esoteric Gra still loving the elegant lines
of the Esoteric Grandioso S1X Power Amplifier 
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Get some Westside Whimsy from Jhené Aiko and Steph Get some Westside Whimsy from Jhené Aiko and Stephen Mejias for #NewMusicFriday: September 11, 2026
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Album of the Week: Deliverance And Spiritual Warfa Album of the Week: Deliverance And Spiritual Warfare by Holy Tongue
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Review: Aesthetix Calypso Eclipse Tube Linestage & Review: Aesthetix Calypso Eclipse Tube Linestage & Atlas Eclipse Power Amplifier 
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The Wattson Audio Madison Phono Stage Is Here Offe The Wattson Audio Madison Phono Stage Is Here Offering Voltage, Current, and Optical Input Options
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