Analog Reviews
In Barn for Good: Aurorasound AFE-12 MC Step Up Transformer
Sometimes I mix business with pleasure.
HiFi
HiFi News
Weiss Engineering Releases the New Improved DAC204-MK2
The original Weiss DAC204 was praised by many including me:
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Follow-Up: Imersiv UTB – Universal Transformer Interface
I reviewed the shockingly good Imersiv D-1 DAC back in March and had this to say:
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Devialet Astra Opéra de Paris Integrated Amplifier System
When it comes to hifi, can we really have it all—looks, style, substance, and great sound? This is one question the Devialet Astra Opéra de Paris Edition raises and my answer, after having lived with one, is a very confident hell ya!
TM News
Thank You For Our Best Year-To-Date Yet
Twittering Machines is my job. I know you probably knew that but it’s relevant to the subject at hand—TM is having its best year yet as measured by how many people find their way here every day.
HiFi News
The AudioQuest DragonFly Copper DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amp Has Landed
Can you believe the first AudioQuest DragonFly DAC—v1.0—arrived, alighted?, some 14 years ago? Where does time fly?
HiFi News
Klipsch Unveils the (Mini Me) Heritage Rebellion Premium Bookshelf Loudspeaker
Are you a fan of vintage salesmen samples? I am.
HiFi News
Bowers & Wilkins New Flagship 800 Series Diamond Loudspeakers Have Arrived
I have a soft spot, a certain nostalgia if you will, for the classic B&W 801 loudspeaker.
HiFi News
File Under Bad News: Jürgen Reis Has Left MBL
I recently received an email from Jürgen Reis, MBL’s chief engineer for more than 40 years, announcing he’s no longer with the company.
HiFi News
Grimm PA1 Monoblock Amplifiers to Debut at High End Vienna 2026
One thing I’ve learned from spending time as a reviewer with the Grimm MU2, LS1c Active Loudspeaker System, and as an owner of the MU1 is to expect the unexpected when it comes to sound quality from everything Grimm.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Wattson Audio Madison Power S
The Wattson Audio Madison Power S was designed to the perfect power companion for the Wattson Madison Streamer.
HiFi News
Stereophile Sold!: On Mergers, Acquisitions & Value
Back in my IT days we had a number of suitors express interest in buying our company.
Digital Reviews
Review: LAiV Crescendo Verse DAC
LAiV Audio is three for three when it comes to delivering affordable DACs that don’t sound cheap.
HiFi News
Jadis Releases Not One But Two New Integrated Amplifiers
The new EL-34 based Jadis Aria and the KT-120 based Jadis Óde to be exact and the idea is to offer a more affordable entry into the world of Jadis at $6,900 and $10,900 respectively while keeping that Jadis juju.
HiFi News
Germany’s Tidal Audio Launches the Piano Classic Loudspeakers
The new Tidal Piano Classic are based on the company’s first speaker which hit the scene in 1999 and this ‘reinterpretation’ represents the new entry point into the Tidal lineup at $31,990/pair.