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TM News: System Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

August 4, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
The last time I changed two components in my reference system at the same time was never.
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Recommended Systems: An Introduction

July 29, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
I’ve been thinking about recommending recommended systems forever.
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In Barn for Good: Aurorasound AFE-12 MC Step Up Transformer

June 18, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
Sometimes I mix business with pleasure.
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Thank You For Our Best Year-To-Date Yet

June 10, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
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.
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This Joint Is Jumpin’

April 14, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
I hope you haven’t noticed the “Service Unavailable” messages. I really do.
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Why I pulled my review of the Fyne F501S speakers

April 10, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
This is, without question, the most difficult post I’ve ever had to write.
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A Taste of Patreon: Ten Favorite Works of Art

September 20, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Patreon is a platform that allows creators of all kinds to share exclusive content with subscribers.
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On Sponsored Content & Other Things I Do Not Do

August 25, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Due to the increased frequency of requests, I thought it wise to post my position on “sponsored posts” and other things I do not do.
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Reliable’s UberLight Frame: Task Lighting for Record Playing

July 14, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
“Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.” Desiderius Erasmus (attrib.)
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Letter to the Editor: from Tom Gillett aka Sam Tellig

January 6, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
What a lovely surprise.
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TM News: The Near Term

January 2, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
I’m not a maker of big plans for the New Year. No diets (although I should), no new exercise routines (ditto), no abstinence, no resolutions other than to keep on keepin’ on.
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TM News: Introducing the TM Value Bird | Pecking Out Value One Favorite at a Time

November 16, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Lists. I love ’em but the longer they get the less useful they become. After all, a list of 10 has much more mojo than a list of 100.
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In Barn for Good: Grimm Audio MU1 Music Player

August 7, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
A big, warm welcome for the latest addition to the Barn reference system—the Grimm MU1.
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Happy 5th Twittering Machines Anniversary!

July 8, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
Time flies when you’re listening to music.
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The Occasional Podcast Interview

July 1, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
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.

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Album of the Week: Kytytsi by Svitlana Nianio #tw Album of the Week: Kytytsi by Svitlana Nianio 
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Imersiv D-1 DAC Followup & Some Thoughts on System Imersiv D-1 DAC Followup & Some Thoughts on System Building 
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Classic Albums: Prayers on Fire by The Birthday Pa Classic Albums: Prayers on Fire by The Birthday Party
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Devialet Debuts the Phantom Ultimate 98 dB – Pulse Devialet Debuts the Phantom Ultimate 98 dB – Pulse Blue
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still loving the elegant lines of the Esoteric Gra still loving the elegant lines
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Get some Westside Whimsy from Jhené Aiko and Steph Get some Westside Whimsy from Jhené Aiko and Stephen Mejias for #NewMusicFriday: September 11, 2026
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Review: Aesthetix Calypso Eclipse Tube Linestage & Review: Aesthetix Calypso Eclipse Tube Linestage & Atlas Eclipse Power Amplifier 
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The Wattson Audio Madison Phono Stage Is Here Offe The Wattson Audio Madison Phono Stage Is Here Offering Voltage, Current, and Optical Input Options
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Introducing Master Fidelity’s NADAC S Music Server Introducing Master Fidelity’s NADAC S Music Server
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