In Barn for Review
In Barn: Dali Callisto 6 C
Dali Callisto 6 C Wireless Active Speakers ($5,750/system).
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HiFi News
In The Works: Review BorderPatrol DAC SE or Can a HiFI Be Good or Evil
Does this DAC look like a seductress? That’s the scenario Jon Iverson paints in his review and follow up (and follow up ASWI) about the BorderPatrol DAC SE. In John Atkinson’s recent As We See It, he also muses on the Border Patrol DAC SE […]
HiFi Reviews
Review: ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2
Are sins of omission really sins when it comes to hifi? The correct answer is “No”. I’ve been playing with the ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 speakers for months, on and off, with a variety of amplifiers and they are a delight to listen through.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: NAD D 3020 V2 Stereo integrated amplifier with built-in DAC and Bluetooth
I owned an original NAD 3020 back in 1980 and I loved, loved, loved it. Everything about it including its $135 price tag. The new NAD D 3020 V2 clocks in at $399 which, when adjusted for inflation, costs the same as the original (give […]
HiFi
Twittering Machines 2018 Product of the Year
Bucking trends in and of itself can produce nonsensical results. On the other hand, there are times when it’s the perfect time to buck. With that being said, I am very pleased to announce the Twittering Machines 2018 Product of the Year:
HiFi News
News: Qobuz Prepares for US Launch, Announces Pricing Plan
While there’s no set date for the US Qobuz launch, it “will be announced soon”. Soon is good! We do however, have the Pricing Plan!
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Micromega M-150 All-In-One Integrated Amplifier
My great-grandmother on my father’s mother’s side loved Chiclets, especially the red ones. She didn’t speak much English, dressed only in black after her husband passed, and perpetually rolled rosaries between her thumb and fingers, the speed of the passing beads based on what was […]
HiFi
Lovely Music: Hosted by Joe Whip
It’s been awhile since my last installment [on AudioStream] as I have been busy with life but thought it was time for another go round with some stellar music. Some mainstream and some a bit edgy but worth your time.
In Barn for Review
In Barn: Vinnie Rossi L2 Signature Preamplifier & L2 Signature Monoblocks
Vinnie Rossi L2 Signature Preamplifier (starts at $14,995), L2 Signature Monoblocks ($14,995). The review unit L2 Signature Preamplier includes the optional DAC (+$3,495) and Phonostage (+$3,495).
HiFi Reviews
Review: HoloAudio Azure Headphone Amplifier
What kind of idea are you? The Analyst? Are you the detail hound looking to plumb the depths of your favorite recordings? Or maybe the Sensualist? You’re looking for a dynamic, captivating and more physical listening experience? While no one is any one thing and […]
New York Audio Show 2018
NY Audio Show 2018: The Wrap
There are things I like about the NY Audio Show and there are things I do not like about the NY Audio Show. Let’s start with the bad.
New York Audio Show 2018
NY Audio Show 2018: The Rooms (Part 2)
I’m presenting my NY Audio Show coverage in the order I moved around the show—namely, I started at the top, Floor 9, and worked my way down. See Part 1 for the beginning. Enjoy!
New York Audio Show 2018
NY Audio Show 2018: The Rooms (Part 1)
I’m going to present my NY Audio Show coverage in the order I moved around the show—namely, I started at the top, Floor 9, and worked my way down. Enjoy!
Portraits in HiFi
Portraits in HiFi: Steve Guttenberg
Steve Guttenberg, the Audiophiliac.
New York Audio Show 2018
The New York Audio Show 2018 Opens Tomorrow
No, really. Tomorrow. I joked while at the Capital Audiofest just the other day that I was going to buy a tour bus to live on and go from show to show and I had some interest. I’m sure more shows are good for. . .someone?