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Nordost’s New Odin Gold Cables: The Midas Touch

August 11, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Imagine you need a 2M pair of speaker cables, a 1M pair of interconnects, and two 1.25M power cords. If you choose Nordost’s new Odin Gold, we’re talking about $189k worth of cables, before tax.

Review: Audio Note Cobra Integrated Amplifier

August 10, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Some hifi companies have name-magic. As if just saying the name conveys meaning, to those in the know. Audio Note is one such company that seems to have a near mystical quality to it, conveying a deep connection to the inner workings of music reproduction. […]

Darko.Audio Podcast #25: For hi-fi beginners ONLY (+ further thoughts on hi-res)

August 9, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Darko and I have done it again, only this time its even longer — we recently sat down for another Darko-produced podcast, this time to talk about hifi for beginners.

#NewMusicFriday: August 6, 2021

August 6, 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: Pan Daijing | Jade

August 6, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Pan Daijing’s Lack from 2017 remains a force to be reckoned with.

Louis Vuitton Horizon Light Up Speaker

August 5, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

How much luxury is too much?

Audio Physic Cardeas: It’s all about the music!

August 4, 2021 FIDELITY International

The new Cardeas loudspeaker captivates any listener with its unparalleled vigor and vibrancy. Built by Audio Physic – based in Brilon, Germany – this new, top-end model is one of those rare speakers that makes the world around you disappear. But the new Cardeas has […]

In Barn for Review: Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III

August 3, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I can’t imagine any other reaction to seeing the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III than to declare, Che bella vista!

Happy 1 Year (Back) Anniversary

August 2, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I enjoy a good celebration.

HiFi Bargains: Sony WF-1000XM3 Bluetooth Noise Canceling in-Ear Headphones Black (Renewed)

July 31, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Renewed. I’d like to get renewed.

#NewMusicFriday: July 30, 2021

July 30, 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: Ghédalia Tazartès / Jérôme Lorichon / Quentin Rollet | La chute de l’ange

July 30, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I’m drawn to outsider art. Adolf Wölfli, Martin Ramírez, Bill Traylor, and Henry Darger set my mind on fire. So its no wonder I’m drawn to the music of Ghédalia Tazartès which strikes me as being about as out as out gets.

In Barn for Review: HiFi Rose RS150b Reference Network Streamer

July 29, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

South Korea-based HiFi Rose is new to me, but their RS150b Reference Network Streamer looks like it sprung from mature minds.

AudioConLA: There’s A New HiFi Show In Town

July 28, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

What makes a HiFi show good? In addition to location, the thing that makes a HiFi show a good one is its organizers, and AudioConLA promises to be good if not better, thanks to Sarah Tremblay and Michel Plante, the dynamic duo behind Montreal Audiofest […]

Review: Denafrips PONTUS II DAC

July 27, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The Denafrips PONTUS II DAC employs a balanced, dual mono R-2R network design to convert bits to waves. Like its little and much-loved brother, the Denafrips ARES II DAC, the Pontus converts digital to analog in a way that makes music more than inviting.

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