Michael Lavorgna, Author at Twittering Machines

Jadis Releases Not One But Two New Integrated Amplifiers

May 27, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

The new EL-34 based Jadis Aria and the KT-120 based Jadis Óde to be exact and the idea is to offer a more affordable entry into the world of Jadis at $6,900 and $10,900 respectively while keeping that Jadis juju.

Germany’s Tidal Audio Launches the Piano Classic Loudspeakers

May 27, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

The new Tidal Piano Classic are based on the company’s first speaker which hit the scene in 1999 and this ‘reinterpretation’ represents the new entry point into the Tidal lineup at $31,990/pair.

The Limited Edition Klipsch/OJAS kO-R2 Loudspeakers Are Available for Pre-Order

May 26, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

“You’ve got the look I want to know better.” If you’re as old or older than me that’ll be familiar.

Classic Albums: Freedom Suite by Sonny Rollins

May 26, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

There were a handful of cassettes at the ready in my painting studio back in college—Hank Williams Greatest Hits, Black Flag Damaged, and Sonny Rollins Freedom Suite.

#NewMusicFriday: May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.

Album of the Week: Echaremos el Cielo Abajo a Patadas by teodioteodio

May 22, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

You know how some late 1960’s jazz blasted a big jolt of noise at the beginning of the record? And others from the same period like The Peter Brötzmann Octet were all blast on Machine Gun?

The Short List: Favorite Speakers (May 2026)

May 21, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Of all the pieces of the hifi puzzle, loudspeakers are the most important and the most personal.

Schiit Audio Debuts the $99 Vestri Dongle DAC/Headphone Amp

May 19, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Another dongle? Yep, but this time it’s done in typical Schiit fashion with Vestri billed as the only Mesh™ Portable.

In Barn for Review: Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

May 16, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Never say never.

#NewMusicFriday: May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.