Twittering Machines

In Barn for Review: Audio Note Cobra Integrated Amplifier DAC

July 8, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I’ve been eyeing, earing, and ogling the products from Audio Note UK for decades.

Review: Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grand Reference Floor Standing Speakers – Just Grand

July 7, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Some people look at a speaker and see an accumulation of parts — drivers, crossovers, and cabinets. From this perspective, you can be fooled into thinking that a few photos and a spec sheet go a long way in revealing how a speaker will perform.

Dry Cleaning on Tiny Desk

July 6, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Dry Cleaning’s languid and lovely New Long Leg, released on 4AD in April, is shaping up to be one my favorite albums of the year, teetering very near the top.

#NewMusicFriday: July 2, 2021

July 2, 2021 Stephen Mejias

Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.

Album of the Week: Love Joys | Reggae Vibes

July 2, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Originally released in 1981, Love Joys Reggae Vibes remained out of print for 20 years, seeing the light of day once again in 2002 with a CD-only release on Wackies. Vinyl lovers had to wait until 2014 for their version of this lover’s rock and […]

totaldac Demo in Paris

July 1, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I love Paris in the springtime. I love Paris in the fall.

Twittering Machines Favorite DACs [update]

June 30, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Notice I didn’t say “Best DACs.” There’s a big difference between a favorite and a best, as big a difference as there is between night and day.

Review: The THX Onyx Portable DAC’s Got Game

June 29, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Portable dongle DACs are experiencing a renaissance for the first time.

#NewMusicFriday: June 25, 2021

June 25, 2021 Stephen Mejias

Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.

Album of the Week: Senyawa | Alkisah

June 25, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Seek, and ye shall find (just be careful what you look for).

iFi’s New Zen Stream Wi-Fi Audio Transport Does Ethernet Too!

June 24, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

There’s a relative dearth of affordable streamers that offer USB out. iFi’s new Zen Stream Wi-Fi Audio Transport does USB and S/PDIF out, and in between the WiFi and wired inputs there’s a host of iFi tech meant to improve the sound of your digital […]