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[ October 9, 2026 ] #NewMusicFriday: October 9, 2026 #NewMusicFriday
[ October 9, 2026 ] Album of the Week: Linda’s Head by Helen Album of the Week
[ October 7, 2026 ] HiFi Thoughts: Are Ethernet Filters All Noise? HiFi Thoughts
[ October 5, 2026 ] Book Review: Small Luxuries: Vinyl by Ken Micallef Art&Culture
[ October 2, 2026 ] #NewMusicFriday: October 2, 2026 #NewMusicFriday
[ October 2, 2026 ] Album of the Week: Quiet Storm by Space Afrika Album of the Week
[ October 1, 2026 ] HiFi Thoughts: On Being Not 100% HiFi Thoughts
[ September 30, 2026 ] Introducing VinnieRossi’s CANTA Integrated Amplifier HiFi News
[ September 30, 2026 ] Schiit’s New Freya 2 Is a Passive or All-Tube or Solid State or Hybrid Preamp Starting at $999 HiFi News
[ September 30, 2026 ] Esoteric’s New Limited Edition F-Series Integrated Amps Come Dressed in Black HiFi News
[ September 28, 2026 ] In Barn for Review: A Grimm Audio System—PA1 Mono Amplifiers, PW1 Phono Preamplifier, MU2 Music Player In Barn for Review
[ September 25, 2026 ] #NewMusicFriday: September 25, 2026 #NewMusicFriday
[ 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
[ September 22, 2026 ] MoFi Distribution Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Italy’s Diapason Loudspeakers HiFi News
[ September 20, 2026 ] In Barn for Review: Audio Note DAC 4.1x IZVOR Balanced In Barn for Review

Review: Listening to 78s with Technics, Ortofon, Aurorasound, and Gold Note

January 18, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Why listen to 78s? I imagine that question has crossed more than a few minds and I’m here to give my answer and in the process talk about some gear that helps get the best from these musical treasures.

Review: A Bel Canto e.One Stack | Pre5 Preamplifier / REF501S Stereo Amplifier

January 11, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

I know my way around some Bel Canto, having reviewed their e.One C6i DAC Integrated Amplifier and e.One Stream2 Network Bridge along with the more upscale E1X Integrated Amplifier.

Review: Wharfedale Dovedale Standmount Speakers

January 3, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

The original Wharfedale Dovedales date back to 1959. This all-new version celebrates the company’s 90th anniversary and fits nicely into their Heritage line with lovely stout retro hand veneered appeal.

Review: Audio Research I/50 Integrated Amplifier

December 21, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Tung-Sol introduced the world to the 6550 beam tetrode vacuum tube in 1954, with early production coming out of their Bloomfield, NJ plant. I grew up about 8 miles away and that plant, the Electron Tube Division, remained in operation until I was a teen. […]

Review: Ideon EOS DAC

December 14, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

How much do we really know about a DAC we’ve never heard? The answer depends on who you ask.

Review: Soulution 330 Integrated Amplifier

November 30, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

When it comes to listening to music on the hifi, I’ve been wondering of late if a sense of refinement is innate or learned. In other words, do we know a refined sound or does the gear teach us about it.

Review: Wattson Emerson ANALOG Streaming DAC

November 9, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes simple is all you need.

Review: Rockport Atria II Loudspeakers

October 31, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

What is your ultimate goal when listening to music on the hifi? It’s OK, there isn’t just one. Mine is twofold—to be completely captivated by the music being made, and to be hungry for more.

Review: Grimm Audio MU1 Music Player

October 26, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

I spent about 7 years reviewing just digital gear as Editor of AudioStream. Streamers, servers, DACs, software, and cables filled my days, nights, and nightmares with the ever elusive goal of making digital music sound like just music, minus the digital part.

HiFi Reviews

Review: Listening to 78s with Technics, Ortofon, Aurorasound, and Gold Note

Review: A Bel Canto e.One Stack | Pre5 Preamplifier / REF501S Stereo Amplifier

Review: Wharfedale Dovedale Standmount Speakers

Review: Audio Research I/50 Integrated Amplifier

Review: Ideon EOS DAC

Review: Soulution 330 Integrated Amplifier

Review: Wattson Emerson ANALOG Streaming DAC

Review: Rockport Atria II Loudspeakers

Review: Grimm Audio MU1 Music Player

Review: Audia Flight FL Three S Integrated Amplifier

Review: Jay’s Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport

Aurorasound HFSA-01 Review Followup: EQ Curves & 78s

Review: A Stack of Ayre 8s – CX-8 CD Player, KX-8 Preamplifier, VX-8 Power Amplifier

Review: Java Hi-Fi Single Shot Integrated Amplifier

Review: YG Acoustics Summit Loudspeakers

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