Michael Lavorgna, Author at Twittering Machines

Review: Bel Canto E1X Integrated Amplifier

October 12, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The Bel Canto E1X is what I like to call a full-function integrated amplifier as it includes streaming and phono capabilities along with a host of sophisticated signal processing meant to make our music sound virtually untouched.

In Barn for Review: Perlisten Audio S7t Tower Speakers

October 11, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The Perlisten Audio S7t Tower Speakers are, from a bird’s eye view, a 4-way bass-reflex/acoustic suspension floor-standing loudspeaker with down-firing ports. Enough said?

Buy A Piece Of The Grateful Dead!

October 9, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Sotheby’s is auctioning off items from the collections of Grateful Dead Productions and their inner circle in From the Vault: Property from the Grateful Dead and Friends. Lots close on 14 October at 14:00 EDT, so get your checkbooks ready!

Album of the Week: Tirzah | Colourgrade

October 8, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Combine anticipation with expectation, and we can end up nearly incapable of experiencing anything new.

The Analog Domain: A Public Service Announcement

October 7, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

In hifi we strive for the same goal — namely the reproduction of music in as captivating a manner as possible.

In Barn for Review: Technics Stereo Integrated Amplifier SU-R1000

October 5, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The Stereo Integrated Amplifier SU-R1000 sits, with authority, in the Technics Reference Class of products. One look, and one lift, tells you Technics ain’t messin’ around.

NAD’s New All-In-One C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier

October 4, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

NAD’s New All-In-One C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier: Just add speakers (and music).

Two New Orangutans Coming From DeVore Fidelity: A Sneak Peak

October 2, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

It’s not every day that two new Orangutans join the DeVore congress (that’s what a group of Orangutans are called, a congress).

Album of the Week: Ustad Saami | east Pakistan sky

October 1, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

It’s like peeling back the layers of an onion to reveal a continent.

Review: Totem Tribe Tower Speakers

September 30, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Rooms are funny things. Speakers can be funny, too. Add these together, and you can get funny results.

In Barn for Review: AURALiC ALTAIR G1 Digital Audio Streamer

September 28, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Seems like the whole world is streaming, something. With lossless streaming hitting the Big Players including Amazon, Apple, and soon-to-be Spotify, along with our beloved hi-res high-quality Tidal and Qobuz services, there’s every reason to bring streaming to your hi-fi. And the ALTAIR G1 is […]

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