Michael Lavorgna, Author at Twittering Machines

In Barn for Review: LTA Z40+ Integrated Amplifier

June 13, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

With the Z40+ Integrated Amplifier, Linear Tube Audio (LTA) promises—”beautiful tube tone with the clarity of solid state”—from 51 Watts (into 4 Ohms) of push-pull, class A/B output transformer-less ZOTL power per channel.

Album of the Week: Z.O.A / BORIS | Refrain

June 10, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

If you want a perfect slice of searching searing guitar laden sound, look no further than Z.O.A and BORIS’ collaborative effort Refrain. And I do mean perfect.

KEF’s New & Improved LSX II Wireless HiFi Speakers

June 9, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Even wireless speakers need some wires, and in the case of KEF’s new (and improved) LSX II Wireless HiFi Speakers, you can get away with just a pair of power cords.

Twittering Machines Patreon Video: A Sampling

June 8, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

I started releasing monthly videos for Patrons back in November in a few varieties: Unboxing, Barn Things, and Further Thoughts. The first two types cover everything from LPs to books to (art) objects, while the last offers further thoughts on hifi.

HiFi Bargains: LSA VT-70 Integrated Tube Amplifier

June 6, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

The LSA VT-70 Integrated Tube Amplifier is a genuine HiFi Bargain.

Album of the Week: caroline | caroline

June 3, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Eight members strong and five years in the making, caroline’s self-titled debut on Rough Trade brings to mind that famous Emily Dickinson line—I died for Beauty – but was scarce.

Review: LSA VT-70 Integrated Tube Amplifier

June 2, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

How? That was the word and question that nagged at me all the while the LSA VT-70 amp was lighting up the Barn. How can you get so much for so little?

DarkoAudio Podcast #37: Munich High-End 2022 Review & More

June 1, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

It’s a regular thing.

In Barn for Review: Bluesound POWERNODE

May 31, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

You put your Ethernet in / You put your speaker cables out / You plug it in / That’s what it’s all about!

High End Munich 2022 As Recorded By totaldac

May 28, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Were you, like me, unable to attend the Munich show this year? Would you still like to get a taste? Whet your beak in the sounds and rooms of High End?

Album of the Week: Sharon Van Etten | We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong

May 27, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

We invest in music and the people who make it in many ways.

Review: Kinki Studio EX-M1 Integrated Amplifier

May 24, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

You can’t argue with the numbers. Or so the saying goes.

dCS Goes Direct Sales with the Headphone-Focused Lina System

May 24, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

UK’s dCS, makers of some of the finest digital gear I’ve had the pleasure to hear, have shifted sales model gears with their new Lina System, aimed squarely at the headphone Buy It Now crowd.

The iFi GO bar USB DAC/headphone amp: Portable Yet Powerful

May 23, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

If you want power in your pocket, if you need power in your pocket, iFi’s new GO bar portable USB DAC/headphone amp may be your lucky charm. Pictured is iFi’s 10th Anniversary Limited Edition GO bar that brings along the bling.

Album of the Week: Mary Halvorson | Belladonna & Amaryllis

May 20, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Belladonna is composer and guitarist Mary Halvorson and The Mivos Quartet performing five Halvorson compositions, her first for string quartet.

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