Michael Lavorgna, Author at Twittering Machines

MoFi + Fender = Fender x MoFi PrecisionDeck Limited Edition Turntable

September 21, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Get your sunburst on!

Say Hello to the Audio Research I/50 Integrated Amp: It comes in colors

September 18, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Six colors, to be exact.

Album of the Week: Snail Mail | Lush

September 17, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Lindsey Jordan’s debut LP Lush, released on Matador in 2018, ranks among my favorite records. The end.

Review: Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III, Beauty For The Eyes & Ears

September 16, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I can’t imagine anyone looking at the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III and thinking anything other than, “Damn, those are exceptionally well made.” Because they are exceptionally well made.

Do You Suffer From Premature Evaluation?

September 15, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Many an audiophile suffers from premature evaluation. Here’s a list of the top ten symptoms:

Thorens Adds TD 403 Direct Drive “Purist Audiophile” Turntable To Roster

September 15, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The new Thorens TD 403 DD turntable comes outfitted with the company’s TP 150 Tonearm and an Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge for plug in-and-spin convenience.

iFi Cuts The Chord With GO blu Bluetooth DAC / Headphone Amp

September 13, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

In an interesting twist on portable audio connectivity without wires, iFi’s new GO blu Bluetooth DAC / Headphone Amplifier severs the ties between your phone and DAC.

Album of the Week: Midwife | Luminol

September 10, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Midwife is San Miguel, New Mexico-based multi-instrumentalist Madeline Johnston and Luminol is her new record, released on San Francisco’s The Frenser last month.

Review: Sonnet Digital Audio Morpheus DAC and Hermes Streamer

September 9, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

If you expect the Sonnet Morpheus DAC to sound a particular way because of acronyms associated with its design, be prepared for a surprise.

Schiit Takes Cue From Baskin Robbins: Yggdrasil DAC Now Comes In Flavors!

September 9, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Schiit makes me smile.

In Barn for Review: totaldac d100 Speakers (Yes, totaldac Speakers)

September 8, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I first covered a totaldac DAC, the D1-Dual, back in 2013. In the intervening years I’ve reviewed and owned a number of Vincent Brient’s D to A creations and am very happily living with his d1-tube DAC/Streamer today. But totaldac speakers? Yes, totaldac speakers.

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