Album of the Week
Articles by Michael Lavorgna
Digital Reviews
Review: Meitner Audio MA3 Integrated D/A Converter
The Meitner MA3 Integrated D/A Converter packs a healthy helping of Ed Meitner tech—as found in the EMM Labs DA2 V2 DAC and NS1 Streamer—into a single and more affordable box. Sound good?
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Sonnet Kratos Mono Power Amplifiers
FET input + Class A/B MOSFET out = 50 Watts into 8 Ohms, 95 Watts into 4.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Audia Flight FLS 10 Integrated Amplifier
200/380/700 Watts into 8/4/2 Ohms from the Audia Flight FLS 10’s class A transimpedance/current-feedback circuitry.
Album of the Week
Twittering Machines Favorite Albums of 2022
Without music, hifi is a prop. Pep up your step with some great new music! 42 from ’22.
TM Favorite Gear of 2022
Twittering Machines Favorite Gear of 2022
In the pursuit of hifi happiness, many people consider only the latest and greatest kit to come down the pike. As if newer is always better. I, on the other hand, am a big fan of classics. Stone cold classics.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: December 2, 2022
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
Album of the Week: Alex G | God Save The Animals
Kindness. Cruelty. Seems like an easy choice yet some people make the wrong one over and over and over.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Riviera Labs APL10 Preamplifier & AFM25 Monoblock Amplifiers
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been having a recurring dream about finding a hidden room in whatever house I was living in.
Art&Culture
Twittering Machines 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
I’m a fan of filling our lives with beauty and wonder (and kindness but that’s not something you can buy). Here are some things that may bring some sparkle to your day(s). Cheers.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Sarah Davachi: Two Sisters
Music as spirit guide.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Credo EV 1202 Ref. Loudspeakers
If you’re looking for a sleek, slender amp-friendly tower speaker that serves whatever music suits your fancy, read on.
HiFi News
Germany’s Rekkord Turntables Have Arrived in North America
Hand-made in the Black Forest, Rekkord Turntables are built in the same precision machining and clock-making factory the company founder first opened in 1907.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: November 18, 2022
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
Album of the Week: Julien Baker | B-Sides
Sometimes I think I did but I didn’t.