In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Perlisten S7t Black Edition Loudspeakers
Black is much more than a color.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: February 20, 2026
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
Album of the Week: La Vida De Alguien Más by Diles que no me maten
I may make a habit of following Guatemalan cellist and vocalist Mabe Fratti everywhere she records.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Gauder Akustik Elargo 200 Loudspeakers
Sometimes in hifi, you just know.
HiFi News
ATC Launches the Active 3-Way EL50 Anniversary Loudspeaker
Just add source.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Musical Fidelity M8xi Super Integrated Amplifier
When only Kilowatts will do: Power Output (20Hz – 20kHz): 550 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms (870W into 4 Ohms); Peak 1.6kW into 2 Ohms.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: February 13, 2026
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
Album of the Week: URGH by Mandy, Indiana
Do you know the jazz standard, “I Fall in Love Too Easily” composed by Jule Styne with Sammy Cahn’s lyrics from 1944?
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Thrax LYRA SE Loudspeakers/HADES Passive Subwoofers & Enyo MK2 Integrated Amplifier
A complete Thrax system. Just add turntable.
Art&Culture
HiFi News
Say Hello to MoFi Electronics New UltraPhono Pro Phono Preamplifier
How about a Peter Madnick-designed phono preamp for $2495?
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: February 6, 2026
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
Album of the Week: Rhythm Immortal by Carrier
I dare say Carrier’s Rhythm Immortal may be another 2025 Audiophile Recording of the Year.
HiFi News
Esoteric Announces the “XE” Series Network DAC Preamplifier & Class A Stereo Power Amplifier
Streaming Pre + Stereo Power. A winning combo for the separates-but-simple approach.
HiFi News
Audio Note UK’s Oto Integrated Amp Gets Treated to a 35th Anniversary Edition
According to my rough calculations, 35 hifi years is the equivalent of 350 human years.