HiFi Thoughts
2025: A TM Year in Review & Images
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
HiFi News
Devon Turnbull’s HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3 Opens Tomorrow at the Cooper Hewitt
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
Eye-catching and fetching?
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Thrax Enyo MK2 Vacuum Tube Stereo Integrated Amplifier
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
If loving the Dynaudio Core 5 is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.
TM Favorite Gear of 2025
Twittering Machines Favorite Gear of 2025
Sometimes it’s as if these lists write themselves.
HiFi News
Wattson Audio Rolls Out the New Madison Streamer
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
“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
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
Swimming against some tides, I’m happy about and hopeful for hifi’s future.
Capital Audiofest 2025
CAF 2025: My Favorite Room
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
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.
Capital Audiofest 2025
CAF 2025: Favorite Familiar Gear
There were Grimm MU2s everywhere at CAF 2025 and if you’ve read my review, or any review, you know why—”If you want to hear the best digital music reproduction I’ve heard by an obvious and distinct margin, you’ll need to find a Grimm MU2 to […]
Capital Audiofest 2025
CAF 2025: Notable New Products
Or new products of note according to my interests.