HiFi News – Twittering Machines

Twittering Machines: HiFI with a Twist

Did I Say “Retire”?

July 28, 2020 Michael Lavorgna

“The reports of my retirement have been greatly exaggerated.” (Mark Twain’s cousin)

Farewell

August 9, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Due to personal and professional reasons, Twittering Machines will close its virtual doors next month [footnote 1]. I am, in effect, retiring from hifi [footnote 2 (7.18.20)].

Streaming Integrated Amplifiers: A List

July 22, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

A streaming integrated amplifier is a device that connects to your network via Ethernet or WiFi while also housing a DAC, preamplifier, and power amplifier all-in-one.

Streaming DACs: A List

July 11, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

A streaming DAC is a device that connects to your network via Ethernet or WiFi while outputting an analog audio signal. It streams and it’s a DAC.

There’s A New DragonFly In Town: Meet Cobalt

July 8, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

When it comes to listening to music on my desktop and on the road, I’m an AudioQuest DragonFly Red man. But have I mentioned one of my favorite colors is blue?

News: Meet My New Separates System

July 2, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

As regular readers know, I’m a fan of the integrated amplifier. The thing of it is, an integrated amplifier, even one as lovely as my Leben CS600, does not accommodate reviewing separates. You know, your […]

“What’s he building in there? What the hell is he building in there?” ~ Tom Waits

June 5, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

There’s something going in the Barn. It’s a secret. For now.

iTunes Is Not Dead. It’s Been Dismembered

June 5, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Everyone likes to type “iTunes is dead.” (I do) Beyond the schadenfreude appeal, there’s the clickbatefulnesss of the headline. Truth be told, iTunes is not dead. It’s just been dismembered.

HiFi Show Schedule 2019

May 23, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

What’s next? I was thinking the same thing. Here’s a (mostly) complete list of the upcoming HiFi Shows for 2019.

TM Reviewer: Phil Wright

May 9, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Editor: Please join me in welcoming Phil Wright to our review team. Phil also writes for my pal John Darko and I look forward to sharing his voice on TM.

TM Reviewer: Steve Plaskin

April 24, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Editor: Please join me in welcoming Steve Plaskin (back) to our review team. As you may know, Steve and I worked together at AudioStream for 6 years, making this a welcome reunion.

A New Rogue Coming To Town: The DragoN Hybrid Vacuum Tube Amplifier

April 8, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

If you read my Rogue Road Tour, you’ll have read about their new hybrid vacuum tube amplifier, the DragoN. I figured this news was worth pulling out of the Tour for more visibility. Why? New […]