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Auralic Launches the ALTAIR G2.1 Digital Audio Streamer

May 3, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Who put analog in my digital? Auralic’s new ALTAIR G2.1 Digital Audio Streamer adds two all-analog inputs, from input to output, including a Moving Magnet Phono input! making for one full-featured Streaming DAC/Preamplifier plus.

Apple Music Hi-Fi: Is The Wolf Finally At The Door?

May 2, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Rumors, especially MacRumors, abound. While we are still in the conjecture stage, recent news suggests Apple will be rolling out a lossless CD-quality streaming service sooner than later.

Tidal’s New Lossless Tier Says Goodbye to MQA?

April 30, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

First spotted on the Roon forums, the news of the day is Tidal, beginning in Australia, is offering a new streaming Tier that separates lossless CD-Quality (HiFi) from Hi-Res MQA/Atmos/360 Reality Audio (HiFi Plus).

#NewMusicFriday: April 30, 2021

April 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: Sharon Van Etten | epic Ten

April 30, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I’ve been listening to and loving Sharon Van Etten’s music since I first heard Tramp in 2012. I’ve been following each new release with relish, while digging into her back catalog with equal delight.

Review: Cambridge Audio Edge A Integrated Amplifier: A Complete Package

April 29, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The package. Does it make sense to get excited about a product that offers the complete package? The whole enchilada? The kit and caboodle?

AudioQuest’s New JitterBug FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) USB Noise Filter

April 27, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

I can already hear the rumbling of angry bits-R-bits believers. Damn you, JitterBug!

Munich High End 2021 Delayed Until May 2022 (in other words, cancelled)

April 27, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Rats! Dang it! Goshdarnit!

HiFi Bargains: Denafrips ARES II DAC

April 25, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

When a product sticks in my mind, remembered like a great film or vacation, telling memorable stories of music reproduction coupled with a price that belies its staying power, you know we’re talking about a verified HiFi Bargain.

Album of the Week: Tara Clerkin Trio

April 23, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

“A record existing disconnected from the daily getyadowns, a holiday from life, optimism as resistance against mundanity, something extraordinary amongst the ordinary, positively grey.”

#NewMusicFriday: April 23, 2021

April 23, 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.

Certainly Uncertain Part 3: Listen | Measure

April 21, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

True or False: The best music is the music with the greatest dynamic range.

FinkTeam Kim: Size Isn’t Everything

April 20, 2021 FIDELITY International

FinkTeam has designed a loudspeaker jam-packed full of sophisticated visual and technical features and has left us all scratching our head with its quirky name.

In Barn for Review: Denafrips IRIS USB Digital To Digital Converter

April 19, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Digital To Digital Converter? Why convert digital to digital? For robots with hifis?

The New totaldac d100 Speakers Have Arrived

April 19, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The d100 are a 2.5 way design, housing a pair of 12″ bass/midrange drivers paired with a 1 inch compression driver which kicks in above 3.5kHz. Designed to be an easy load to drive, the d100 offers amplifiers a friendly 98db efficiency (@ 1m @ […]