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  • [ 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
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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
  • [ 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
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Review: Wilson Benesch A.C.T. 3Zero Loudspeakers

December 18, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
I can still remember the days when it paid to always have a good dictionary nearby. Those days when reading meant some form of print on paper where we learned about art, history, science, literature, and more.
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In Barn for Review: Gauder Akustik Elargo 200 Loudspeakers

December 17, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Ever since I reviewed the Gauder Akustik Capello 100 speakers, I’ve wondered what a bigger Gauder would sound like in Barn.
HiFi Thoughts

2025: A TM Year in Review & Images

December 15, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Time is funny—an hour can feel like a second, a day can feel like a week, a week can feel like a month, and a month can feel like a minute.
HiFi News

Devon Turnbull’s HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3 Opens Tomorrow at the Cooper Hewitt

December 11, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
I reported on Devon Turnbull’s HiFi Listening Room Dream No. 1 which was part of a sculpture exhibit at the Lisson Gallery in NYC in 2022.
HiFi News

Bang & Olufsen Celebrate Their Centennial with a Bang: Meet the Mirage and Phantom Limited Edition Speakers

December 11, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Eye-catching and fetching?
In Barn for Review

In Barn for Review: Thrax LYRA SE Loudspeakers & HADES Passive Subwoofers

December 8, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
As if by magic….
In Barn for Review

In Barn for Review: Thrax Enyo MK2 Vacuum Tube Stereo Integrated Amplifier

December 8, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
It’s been about 28 months since the Thrax Enyo integrated amplifier showed up here in the review pages.
HiFi Reviews

Review: Dynaudio Core 5 Professional 2-Way Reference Studio Monitor

December 4, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
If loving the Dynaudio Core 5 is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.
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December 2, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Sometimes it’s as if these lists write themselves.
HiFi News

Wattson Audio Rolls Out the New Madison Streamer

December 1, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
As regular readers know, I was impressed with Wattson’s Emerson Analog Streaming DAC, Madison Streaming DAC, and Madison LE (Lounge Edition). Three for three that hit my Favorite Digital List hard.
HiFi News

The Compound and DeVore Fidelity Collaborate on DEF COM: A Hi-Fi Speaker Blending Art, Sound, and Culture

November 28, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
“This speaker is for those who appreciate the artistic and technical aspects of sound,” Set Free explains. “It’s more than a listening device—it’s an art piece that belongs in the homes of those who value creativity and craftsmanship.” Am I dreaming?
In Barn for Review

In Barn for Review: Atoll MS120 Streaming DAC

November 24, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
I was mightily impressed by Atoll’s SDA300 Signature streaming DAC, so impressed I wanted to hear more. More Atoll (imagine Christopher Walken saying that last part).
Capital Audiofest 2025

CAF 2025: Final Reflections

November 22, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Swimming against some tides, I’m happy about and hopeful for hifi’s future.
Capital Audiofest 2025

CAF 2025: My Favorite Room

November 20, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
I tipped my hand in yesterday’s post where I made the distinction between a system and a room.
Capital Audiofest 2025

CAF 2025: Favorite Systems

November 19, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
A couple of caveats before we dive in—I once again have to apologize for not getting into every room, even rooms I had every intention of experiencing.

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Album of the Week: Linda’s Head by Helen #twitteri Album of the Week: Linda’s Head by Helen
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Putting the Grimm PW1 Phono Preamp through its pac Putting the Grimm PW1 Phono Preamp through its paces
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HiFi Thoughts: Are Ethernet Filters All Noise? #t HiFi Thoughts: Are Ethernet Filters All Noise? 
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The DeVore Fidelity O/96 getting some Grimm time o The DeVore Fidelity O/96
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Book Review: Small Luxuries: Vinyl by Ken Micallef Book Review: Small Luxuries: Vinyl by Ken Micallef
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On the corner with the Aurorasound HFSA-02 #twitte On the corner
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Liz Harris (Grouper) as Helen are back! with Linda Liz Harris (Grouper) as Helen are back! with Linda's Head plus 18 more lovelies from Stephen Mejias for #NewMusicFriday: October 2, 2026
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Album of the Week: Quiet Storm by Space Afrika #tw Album of the Week: Quiet Storm by Space Afrika
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HiFi Thoughts: On Being Not 100% #twitteringmachi HiFi Thoughts: On Being Not 100% 
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