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Classic Albums: Natura Renovatur by Giacinto Scelsi

April 24, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Of all the personal discoveries made during my multi-year quest through the Tower Records Contemporary Classical department, two composers stand out from the rest: Morton Feldman and Giacinto Scelsi. If I saw something new from either, it was mine and I’d rush back to my […]

TM Reviewer: Steve Plaskin

April 24, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Editor: Please join me in welcoming Steve Plaskin (back) to our review team. As you may know, Steve and I worked together at AudioStream for 6 years, making this a welcome reunion.

Axpona 2019: Photo Gallery

April 23, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Smoke ’em if you got ’em. I snapped 455 photos during 3 days at Axpona 2019 (plus some Polaroids). You’ve already seen a bunch. Here are some more. I’m visually oriented so I care about how things look. YMMV.

4AD Gave Us Some FLAC!

April 23, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Thank you, 4AD.

#NewMusicFriday: April 19, 2019

April 19, 2019 Stephen Mejias

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

Album of the Week: Aldous Harding (live!)

April 19, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

After Axpona ended at 4:00PM on Sunday, I went to the hotel bar to say my farewells. I arrived at 4:45 because I spent some extra time listening to music with Michael Vamos and talking to friends along the way including my former boss, Keith […]

Axpona 2019: The Wrap

April 18, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

More so than any other show, I need to apologize. We all know hifi shows can be big, really big, but there’s really no excuse for missing important things. And I missed a bunch. My excuse? I don’t have one. Besides, I don’t like excuses, […]

Axpona 2019: My Favorite Things

April 18, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

“You’re the best!” When you hear that being said, you know it’s typically meant to come with a pinch of sarcasm. If not, it implies the bestower of said gift is in a position to know what’s best. For everyone.

Axpona 2019: Sweet Speakers

April 17, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Speakers live with us in a more obvious manner than other hardware. Speakers, especially loud speakers, live in-room and stand out as objet d’art (ideally). Which is all to say with speakers, looks matter.

Axpona 2019: Hot Hardware

April 17, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Following are a few thousand words on hardware from Axpona 2019 (if the old saying holds any water).

Axpona 2019: Analog Analog Everywhere!

April 16, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

The simple act of removing a record from its sleeve, placing it on a turntable, queuing it up, and giving it quick brush off takes time. I like to call that time a ritual—a few moments of reflection and concentration before the event. A prequel. […]

Axpona 2019: Day 1 In Pictures (Love Affairs)

April 14, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

These are a few of my favorite things.

Axpona 2019: And So It Begins

April 13, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

The Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois is a big place. Axpona 2019 fills up a lot of that space. It’s a big show.

Review: KEF LS50 Wireless Nocturne Edition Active Speakers

April 12, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

I know a guy who lives under a rock and he knows all about the KEF LS50.

#NewMusicFriday: April 12, 2019

April 12, 2019 Stephen Mejias

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