HiFi Thoughts
HiFi Thoughts: A Taster’s Choice
Let’s face it—digital can be difficult to love. I spent about 7 years writing about nothing but digital, so I know from whence I speak.
HiFi
HiFi Reviews
Review: Fyne Audio Vintage Classic XII Floorstanding Loudspeakers
To say I was impressed by the Fyne Vintage Classic XII is kinda like saying I’m impressed by air conditioning—it’s all a matter of degree.
HiFi News
Vicoustic’s New Digs Focuses on Sustainability (and sound)
If there’s one thing every audiophile agrees with, it’s the importance of the room.
Digital Reviews
Review: Network Acoustics Muon Pro Ethernet Filter
Q: Why do you have a Network Acoustics Muon Pro Ethernet filter in your hifi? A: Because it makes music sound better.
TM News
Happy 5th Twittering Machines Anniversary!
Time flies when you’re listening to music.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Vinnie Rossi BRAMA Integrated Amplifier
Cue Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young—It’s been a long time comin’.
Digital Reviews
Review: LAIV Harmony DAC
NOS or OS, the audiophile’s choice.
HiFi News
Darko.Audio Podcast #55: We wish we’d known about this earlier…
Back in the saddle, again.
TM News
The Occasional Podcast Interview
I sat down with The Occasional Podcast and Part-Time Audiophile’s Brian Hunter for an interview that largely covers my personal hifi history. With an emphasis on personal.
HiFi News
NAD’s C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier Gets the V2 Treatment w/Dirac Live and more
I admit to having a soft spot for streaming amplifiers. Especially cute little cubes with color screens, a phono input, and a nice price.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Wattson Madison Streaming DAC
You may recall my enthusiasm for the Wattson Emerson Analog, a nicely priced and built little streaming DAC I reviewed back in November of last year. Well the Madison is Emerson’s big brother.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
A pair of NOS GE 12SN7GTA dual triodes came with the review sample LTA Aero DAC because they sit in the Class-A ZOTL Output Stage and when installed peek out from the top plate, unashamed.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: A ModWright Stack—LS 99 Balanced Tube Preamp | KWA 99 Monoblocks
Purity and power.
TM News
Barn News: System(s) Update(s)
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes.
HiFi News
Harbeth Joins Harmonia for North American Distribution
You can trace Harbeth’s storied history back to the 1960s when company founder, H.D. Harwood worked for the BBC where he developed the LS3/54, LS3/6 and the three-way LS5/5 designs.