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The Short List: Favorite Speakers (May 2026)

May 21, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
Of all the pieces of the hifi puzzle, loudspeakers are the most important and the most personal.
The Short List

The Short List: Favorite Amplifiers (May 2026)

May 4, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
Spring cleaning update—The Short List: Favorite Amplifiers revised!
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The Short List: Favorite Amplifiers (March 2026)

March 31, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
Spring cleaning—The Short List: Favorite Amplifiers!
The Short List

The Short List: Favorite Digital (March 2026)

March 10, 2026 Michael Lavorgna
I struggle with lists. Seems to me, they’re either too short or too long and rarely, if ever, are they just right.
TM Favorite Gear of 2025

Twittering Machines Favorite Gear of 2025

December 2, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Sometimes it’s as if these lists write themselves.
TM Favorite Gear of 2024

Twittering Machines Favorite Gear of 2024

December 3, 2024 Michael Lavorgna
It feels like I just finished filling out my Favorite Gear of 2023 list, blinked, and another year has passed.
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Twittering Machines Favorite Gear of 2023

December 5, 2023 Michael Lavorgna
If my writing is any good at communicating, you already know a few of my favorite products from 2023. After all, conveying enthusiasm for the things that turn our attention to the beauty and power of music is the first item on my job description […]
TM Favorite Gear of 2022

Twittering Machines Favorite Gear of 2022

December 8, 2022 Michael Lavorgna
In the pursuit of hifi happiness, many people consider only the latest and greatest kit to come down the pike. As if newer is always better. I, on the other hand, am a big fan of classics. Stone cold classics.
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Twittering Machines Favorite Speakers

October 16, 2022 Michael Lavorgna
fa·vor·ite | /ˈfāv(ə)rət/ | adjective: favorite | preferred before all others of the same kind.
TM Favorite Amplifiers

Twittering Machines Favorite Amplifiers

March 15, 2022 Michael Lavorgna
fa·vor·ite | /ˈfāv(ə)rət/ | adjective: favorite | preferred before all others of the same kind.
TM Favorite Gear of 2021

Twittering Machines Favorite Gear of 2021

November 23, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
When we pick a best as hifi reviewers, we’re really picking a favorite. A seemingly subtle difference, but a world of difference in terms of attitude.
TM Favorite Digital Gear

Twittering Machines Favorite Digital Gear

March 2, 2021 Michael Lavorgna
fa·vor·ite | /ˈfāv(ə)rət/ | adjective: favorite | preferred before all others of the same kind.
TM Favorite Gear of 2019

Twittering Machines Favorite HiFi Gear 2019

January 1, 2019 Michael Lavorgna
TM Select represents components we have reviewed and found their performance to be a cut above the rest, according to our preferences. This is hifi we heartily recommend you try or buy. Please read the full review if you’re looking for why we’ve made our […]
TM Favorite Gear of 2018

Twittering Machines Favorite HiFi Gear 2018

September 1, 2018 Michael Lavorgna
TM Select represents components we have reviewed and found their performance to be a cut above the rest, according to our preferences. This is hifi we heartily recommend you try or buy. Please read the full review if you’re looking for why we’ve made our […]

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In Barn for Review: Audio Note DAC 4.1x IZVOR Bala In Barn for Review: Audio Note DAC 4.1x IZVOR Balanced
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Sidelong view of the Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo P Sidelong view
of the Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo Preamplifier on the A-Side
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Bonnie "Prince" Billy leads the way with Ghosts of Bonnie "Prince" Billy leads the way with Ghosts of American Psychonauts along with Stephen Mejias for #NewMusicFriday: September 18, 2026
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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
of the Esoteric Grandioso S1X Power Amplifier 
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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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Album of the Week: Deliverance And Spiritual Warfa Album of the Week: Deliverance And Spiritual Warfare by Holy Tongue
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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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