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News: John Atkinson To Step Down (not out) As Stereophile’s Editor

March 1, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

The world of hfi that we all inhabit has been shaped by many people and I am thankful that one of the more important movers and shapers has been John Atkinson. JA has been at the helm of Stereophile Magazine going on 33 years and […]

#NewMusicFriday: March 1, 2019

March 1, 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: My Disco

March 1, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes songs irritate me—melody, hooks, lyrics, and heaven forbid, a guitar solo. Sometimes I want, need?, noise. The more industrial, the better. Enter My Disco’s new album Environment in the nick of time.

Portraits in HiFi: Jürgen Reis

March 1, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Jürgen Reis, MBL.

Classic Albums: Faust Cantata by Alfred Schnittke

February 28, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

In 1587, Johann Spies published a chapbook based on a mythologized and fantastical version of a real man’s life who lived in the early 16th century titled Doctor Faustus. It spread like wildfire throughout Europe. Thomas Mann wrote his novel of the same name, published […]

Everything Matters: AudioQuest Power Products

February 27, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

The other day, AudioQuest’s Shane Buettner and Stephen Mejias came to the Barn to hang out and listen to music. To my surprise, Stephen was carrying the PowerQuest 3, the company’s new “Non-Sacrificial Surge Protector / Ultra-Linear Filter” power strip ($299).

Review Preview: Manger S1 Active Loudspeakers

February 26, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Stunning. I’ve written a lot of words about hifi this past decade+, give or take, but I don’t recall using the word “stunning” very often when it comes to hardware. I’m glad I saved it.

#NewMusicFriday: February 22, 2019

February 22, 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: Nivhek

February 22, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Nivhek is Liz Harris who is also Grouper. If your taste in music are anything like mine, that’s all you need to know to know you want her new album After its own death / Walking in a spiral towards the house.

Artists’ Books: In Bloom by Jean-Vincent Simonet

February 20, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Are you a fan of contemporary photography? Cutting edge image-making at its finest? How about beautiful challenging images collected in a beautiful challenging book? If you answered “Yes” to any of the above, read on.

Does Streaming Music Harm The Planet More Than Physical Media?

February 19, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Sharon George, a lecturer in environmental science, and Deirdre McKay, a reader in geography and environmental politics, think so and they explain how and why in their article “How streaming music could be harming the planet” published by the BBC. Let’s get to the heart […]

News: John Atkinson To Step Down (not out) As Stereophile’s Editor

#NewMusicFriday: March 1, 2019

Album of the Week: My Disco

Portraits in HiFi: Jürgen Reis

Classic Albums: Faust Cantata by Alfred Schnittke

Everything Matters: AudioQuest Power Products

Review Preview: Manger S1 Active Loudspeakers

#NewMusicFriday: February 22, 2019

Album of the Week: Nivhek

Artists’ Books: In Bloom by Jean-Vincent Simonet

Does Streaming Music Harm The Planet More Than Physical Media?

CANJAM NYC 2019: Highlights

Portraits in HiFi: Herb Reichert

#NewMusicFriday: February 15, 2019

Album of the Week: Sneaks

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