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[ October 30, 2026 ] #NewMusicFriday: October 30, 2026 #NewMusicFriday
[ October 30, 2026 ] Album of the Week: Dopamine Chamber by Fontaines D.C. Album of the Week
[ October 29, 2026 ] HiFi Bargain: AudioQuest DragonFly Copper USB DAC HiFi Bargains
[ October 28, 2026 ] HiFi Bargains: A $300 EL34 Upgrade (that adds up to much more) HiFi Bargains
[ October 26, 2026 ] In Barn for Review: Phasemation SA-1500 Stereo Integrated Amplifier In Barn for Review
[ October 25, 2026 ] The Short List: Favorite Digital (October 2026) The Short List
[ October 23, 2026 ] #NewMusicFriday: October 23, 2026 #NewMusicFriday
[ October 23, 2026 ] Album of the Week: Dja Dja by Marina Herlop Album of the Week
[ October 22, 2026 ] Review: Accuphase C-2300 Preamplifier & A-300 Mono Amplifiers Amplifier Reviews
[ October 21, 2026 ] Esoteric Launches the Flagship Grandioso K1XE SACD Player & Grandioso PS1XE External PSU HiFi News
[ October 20, 2026 ] In Barn for Review: Ø Audio Ymir Loudspeakers In Barn for Review
[ October 17, 2026 ] The Short List: Favorite Amplifiers (October 2026) The Short List
[ October 16, 2026 ] #NewMusicFriday: October 16, 2026 #NewMusicFriday
[ October 16, 2026 ] Album of the Week: II (2022 Remaster) by The Sonora Pine Album of the Week
[ October 15, 2026 ] Review: AudioQuest DragonFly Copper USB DAC Digital Reviews
[ October 14, 2026 ] Meet Spira: Cambridge Audio’s New $499 Turntable (it comes in colors) HiFi News

Progress Report: Ayre EX-8

August 14, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

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.

In Barn: Micromega M-150 All-In-One Integrated Amplifier

August 13, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Micromega M-150 All-In-One Integrated Amplifier ($7,499 silver or black anodized; $8,499 lacquer finishes).

New(s)!: Meet the dCS Bartók Upsampling Network DAC

August 10, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

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 […]

Question: What’s the Next Big Thing In HiFi?

August 9, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

What do you think the next big thing in hifi will be?

News: The Florida Audio Expo

August 9, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

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. ”

In Barn: Chord Mojo

August 8, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Chord Mojo ($539.00).

Question: What Are Your Favorite Sources For Reading About New Music?

August 3, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

While my musical appetite is omnivorous, my tastes in reading about new music are comparatively spartan.

Welcome!

August 2, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

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.

System Review: The Barn (Mine)

August 2, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

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.

Question: What Would You Like To See TM Review?

August 2, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

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.

In Barn: Audirvana Plus

August 1, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Audirvana Plus: The audiophile player for Mac and PC (Windows 10) ($74.00).

Question: Who Wants Lovely Music?

August 1, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

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 […]

In Barn: Ayre EX-8 Integrated Hub

July 31, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

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 […]

In Barn: Almost

July 28, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Here’s a current list of the gear that’s headed to the Barn for review:

In Barn: Google Chromecast Ultra

July 21, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Google Chromecast Ultra ($69.00). In addition to its TV chops (I want the Criterion Chanel), Google’s Chromecast devices are now Roon-Ready making them prime candidates for a TM review.

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