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ADOT (Audiophile Digital Optical Technology) Media Convertors

May 16, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Network audiophiles have been using fiber media converters for years. Companies like TP-Link offer a number of options in the $20/each price range that do the job just fine. But, what’s the job?

Macworld Selling The Big Lie: “Nobody needs HiFi Apple Music+”

May 15, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

We’ve come to expect people to say stupid things. It’s a daily occurrence if you watch the news, at least here in the US.

#NewMusicFriday: May 14, 2021

May 14, 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: Susan Alcorn | The Heart Sutra (Arranged by Janel Leppin)

May 14, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Genre defying, instrument defying, defiant and wholly captivating music from legendary pedal steel player Susan Alcorn and guests.

Review: Cambridge Audio CXC CD Transport: The Sound and The Music

May 13, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

“My God! What has sound got to do with music?” ― Charles Ives “Whether I make them or not, there are always sounds to be heard and all of them are excellent.” ― John Cage

In Barn for Review: Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grand Reference Floor Standing Speakers

May 12, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Even a Baby Grand can be grand.

Bluesound’s Upgraded Node and PowerNode Coming Soon!

May 11, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The Bluesound Node 2i is a genuine HiFi Bargain, nearly a classic, so I am very happy to see it getting some renewed attention.

Luxman Celebrates 95 years:  L595A SPECIAL EDITION Integrated Amplifier

May 11, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

95 years. That’s nearly 1,000 years in hifi time.

In Barn for Review: GoldenEar Triton Reference Tower Speakers

May 10, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

The shipping cartons containing the GoldenEar Triton Reference Tower Speakers are about the same size as the hotel room I used to occupy in Paris.

#NewMusicFriday: May 7, 2021

May 7, 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. Antidotes 2 by Lucinda Chua Lucinda Chua: Antidotes 2 (4AD) Song of the Lark […]

Album of the Week: Pinegrove | Amperland, NY

May 7, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

It’s a movie. It’s a reimagining. It’s a kickass album.

CD Replay: A Preface

May 6, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

According to various customs laws, an antique is a work of art, piece of furniture, or decorative object that’s at least 100 years old. Out in the real world, an antique is anything that’s perceived to be old. For some, I’m an antique.

GoldenSound: A New HiFi Review Resource

May 4, 2021 Michael Lavorgna

Did you ever wish there was a source for measurements, listening impressions, and how the two may converge? And one that was absent of extremist views that tilt so heavily in one direction, it discounts the validity of the other? Well, it looks like there’s […]

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.

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