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  • [ September 25, 2026 ] Album of the Week: Στον Ελαιώνα / Ston Elaióna by John Also Bennett Album of the Week
  • [ September 24, 2026 ] Review: Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo Preamplifier & Grandioso S1X Power Amplifier Amplifier Reviews
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Review: Weiss DAC501: Beauty With Brains

February 23, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
No matter how smart you think your DAC is, the Weiss DAC501 is probably smarter. A lot smarter. Heck, its Quick Start Guide is 10 pages long.
HiFi Reviews

Göbel High End Divin Marquis: Distant Worlds

February 16, 2021 FIDELITY International
For most people, the idea of ever owning a stereo system that comes with a six-figure price tag is about as far from reality as Mars is from Earth. Göbel High End flung open the doors so we could enjoy an exclusive tour of the […]
Digital Reviews

The Dongle DAC Survey: Part 2: The Review(s)

February 11, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
Today we’re going to be comparing three dongle DAC/Headphone amps that are here for review mixed in with a few DragonFlys for good measure.
Amplifier Reviews

Audio Note Cobra: Lastly the Best

February 2, 2021 FIDELITY International
Audio Note has rightly earned its place among luxury brands. But with an entry price of €3,950, the long-awaited integrated valve amplifier Cobra has also sparked curiosity among music aficionados who normally wouldn’t be able to buy equipment from the British premium brand. In the […]
Amplifier Reviews

The Clones Audio 25iRX Integrated Amplifier: One Sweet & Simple Story

January 26, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
Some review components announce themselves upon arrival and the Clones Audio 25iRX Integrated Amplifier did so with resounding clarity.
Digital Reviews

Innuos Statement: Never Let Me Down Again

January 19, 2021 FIDELITY International
“Innuos Statement” sounds like an extremely promising name. And when put to the test, this hefty server not only proved it’s worthy of such a name, it also surprised us with some of the innovative and logical approaches taken in its design. A musical tour […]
Amplifier Reviews

Review: Parasound HINT 6 Halo Integrated Amplifier

January 14, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
Sometimes power is a good thing.
Amplifier Reviews

Ensemble Solo B-50 “Tiger” Hybrid Integrated Amplifier: Silk and Style

January 5, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
Do integrated amplifiers ever go out of style?
HiFi Reviews

Kii THREE and BXT: Breaking All The Rules

December 22, 2020 FIDELITY International
Kii Audio defies the laws of physics. The active monitor speaker THREE sounds so clean, linear, and lively in any room it feels like the walls have disappeared. The BXT Bass Extender lends the system even more versatility.
Digital Reviews

Review: Primare NP5 Prisma Network Player

December 15, 2020 Michael Lavorgna
Is your favorite DAC lacking? Do you have the itch to stream without throwing out the DAC with the bath water?
Amplifier Reviews

Review: Bryston B135 Cubed Integrated Amplifier

December 3, 2020 Michael Lavorgna
There are times when the review writing process gets short-circuited by enjoyment. Where I very nearly just want to say — this thing is great, get one.
HiFi Reviews

Wilson Audio Sasha DAW: A Speaker for the World

December 1, 2020 FIDELITY International
The long wait is finally over.
HiFi Reviews

Twittering Machines 2020 Product of the Year

November 19, 2020 Michael Lavorgna
Sometimes what you’re looking for is right in front of you.
Digital Reviews

Lindemann Musicbook Source: The Book of Books

November 18, 2020 FIDELITY International
Lindemann Audio’s acclaimed Musicbook Series has just released its next generation. The Musicbook Source aims to swiftly top the bestseller lists and become the “book of books” for discerning hi-fi fans.
Digital Reviews

The CAL Labs Alpha: A Tube DAC For The Ages?

November 5, 2020 Michael Lavorgna
Have you ever wondered — What does a 25-year-old DAC sound like? Well, I’m here to tell ‘ya.

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