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In Barn: NAD D 3020 V2 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier
NAD D 3020 V2 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier ($399.00).
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Progress Report: Ayre EX-8
Do you like simple? I like simple. Let’s make a system hardware checklist: Ayre EX-8, DeVore Fidelity gibbon X, sonic Transporter i5 (Roon Core), NAS (music storage), iPad remote (Roon), and a router. Check.
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In Barn: Micromega M-150 All-In-One Integrated Amplifier
Micromega M-150 All-In-One Integrated Amplifier ($7,499 silver or black anodized; $8,499 lacquer finishes).
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New(s)!: Meet the dCS Bartók Upsampling Network DAC
dCS, maker of some of the most engaging digital products I’ve heard, announced the birth of Bartók, an Upsampling Network DAC and the entry point in the dCS lineup when sorted by price (ascending). Bartók retails for $13,500 and/or $15,000 if you opt for the […]
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Question: What’s the Next Big Thing In HiFi?
What do you think the next big thing in hifi will be?
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News: The Florida Audio Expo
This news just hit my desk: “Tampa, Florida—August 2018—The Florida Audio Expo is excited to announce its inaugural show. This show will be held on Friday February 8th through Sunday February 10th, 2019 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. ”
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In Barn: Chord Mojo
Chord Mojo ($539.00).
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Question: What Are Your Favorite Sources For Reading About New Music?
While my musical appetite is omnivorous, my tastes in reading about new music are comparatively spartan.
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Welcome!
Here at Twittering Machines (TM), we take the enjoyment to be found in listening to recorded music seriously—as seriously as we take any of our other passions.
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System Review: The Barn (Mine)
I like system reviews. What better inaugural system to review than my very own? I’ve taken great care, over many years, to end up with this exact mix. This system gives me pleasure every single day and I’m going to tell you why.
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Question: What Would You Like To See TM Review?
There’s a sea of hifi gear out there, more than any one, two, or three (or more) people can cover. While we have our ideas and interests, I’d love to hear from you about what you’d like to see picked from the shoal for review.
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In Barn: Audirvana Plus
Audirvana Plus: The audiophile player for Mac and PC (Windows 10) ($74.00).
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Question: Who Wants Lovely Music?
Back when I was editor of AudioStream, I ran a feature most Mondays called “Lovely Recordings” and it was one of my favorite things about AS. For those who are not familiar with Lovely, the posts were reader-submitted lists of some favorite music with explanations […]
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In Barn: Ayre EX-8 Integrated Hub
Ayre EX-8 Integrated Hub (starts at $5,990.00 / $7,850.00 with optional network board). I like to call this type of component a Streaming Integrated Amplifier because it offers a Roon-Ready Ethernet input (and DAC) so all you need to add is some music and a […]