Michael Lavorgna, Author at Twittering Machines

Album of the Week: Hedvig Mollestad Trio | Ding Dong. You’re Dead

November 26, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Norwegian guitarist, vocalist and composer Hedvig Mollestad has been tearing up 2021 with not one, not two, but three new records. My current mood picked the most straight ahead ripper, a product of Mollestad’s long-standing Trio.

Twittering Machines Favorite Gear of 2021

November 23, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

When we pick a best as hifi reviewers, we’re really picking a favorite. A seemingly subtle difference, but a world of difference in terms of attitude.

Twittering Machines 21 Favorite Albums of 2021

November 22, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

2021 was a banner year for testing our ability to look ahead while finding pleasure amidst a storm. It should come as no surprise that artists reflect this push and pull in the music they share with us.

Album of the Week: KMRU | Logue

November 19, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Joseph Kamaru, aka KMRU, collects sounds from his native Nairobi and environs, weaving them into sonic-scapes of pure delight.

Review: Technics Stereo Integrated Amplifier SU-R1000

November 18, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Technics and I could have known each other in high school seeing as the company was born in 1965 (if only the Japanese brand was also from New Jersey). It has been the job of the people behind the products at Technics to make things […]

Why No Bad Reviews?

November 17, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

This is a question that pops up every so often, like a mole in the Whac-A-Mole game —why aren’t there more reviews of bad products?

Album of the Week: Lump | Animal

November 12, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Lump is Laura Marling and Mike Lindsay (Tunnig) and Animal is their second full-length, released on Partisan Records in June of this year.

In Barn for Review: Denafrips TERMINATOR II DAC

November 11, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The Denafrips TERMINATOR II is a discrete resistor ladder DAC offering 26-bit PCM processing and 6-bit for DSD with 32-step FIR filters.

CAF 2021: Final Thoughts

November 10, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Hifi is a mostly solitary sport. We sit, we listen. Sharing these experiences in story can be about as interesting as listening to someone describe their 3-hour dream involving lost socks and huge snakes.

CAF 2021: Eikon Audio

November 10, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

CAF 2021 saw the premier of the Eikon Audio IMAGE.5 System.

CAF 2021: Fern & Roby | Modwright Instruments

November 10, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Material science. Evey time I look at the products from Fern & Roby, I’m reminded of the beauty inherent in material especially when they’re blended like a fine cocktail into an intoxicating visual and tactile treat.

CAF 2021: Genesis Advanced Technologies & Merrill Audio

November 10, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

You know the whole ‘source first’ point of view? While I’m not all that interested in debating deeply held beliefs, let me gently suggest that music is the most important source of all.

CAF 2021: Linear Tube Audio | Spatial Audio Lab

November 10, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Linear Tube Audio and Spatial Audio Lab, with help from Kitsune Hifi and Anticables, were making some sweet sounds at CAF 2021.

CAF 2021: Day 2 & 3 In Pictures

November 10, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

TAD Compact Reference One Speakers

CAF 2021: Overture | McIntosh & B&W

November 10, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Overture continued the B&W theme in their second room at CAF 2021, this time pairing the B&W 801D4 Speakers ($35,000/pair) with amplification from McIntosh Labs.

Articles by Michael Lavorgna

Album of the Week: Hedvig Mollestad Trio | Ding Dong. You’re Dead

Twittering Machines Favorite Gear of 2021

Twittering Machines 21 Favorite Albums of 2021

Album of the Week: KMRU | Logue

Review: Technics Stereo Integrated Amplifier SU-R1000

Why No Bad Reviews?

Album of the Week: Lump | Animal

In Barn for Review: Denafrips TERMINATOR II DAC

CAF 2021: Final Thoughts

CAF 2021: Eikon Audio

CAF 2021: Fern & Roby | Modwright Instruments

CAF 2021: Genesis Advanced Technologies & Merrill Audio

CAF 2021: Linear Tube Audio | Spatial Audio Lab

CAF 2021: Day 2 & 3 In Pictures

CAF 2021: Overture | McIntosh & B&W

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