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News: McIntosh RS200 Wireless Loudspeaker System

February 14, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

McIntosh is on a roll lately when it comes to People-Fi. Just a few weeks ago, we saw the launch of the McIntosh MTI100 Integrated Turntable and today we’re treated with the all-in-one RS200 Wireless Loudspeaker System.

CANJAM NYC 2019

February 14, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

What better way to spend a frosty weekend than wrapping your head in some nice warm cans? CANJAM NYC 2019 runs this Saturday and Sunday, February 16 & 17, and I’ll be there to soak up the good vibes that I’ve come to associate with […]

News: Qobuz & USA, It’s A Date!

February 14, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

French hi-res streaming service and download store Qobuz (pronounced “co buzz”) officially launched its US service today. For music lovers, the date could not be more appropriate.

In the Desert: Toolshed Amps Darling Head Amp

February 14, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Toolshed Amps Darling Head Amp ($2,595 shipped with tubes).

Classic Albums: Triadic Memories by Morton Feldman

February 13, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Back when I lived in NYC, I did not own a TV and the Internet, as we know it, didn’t exist. What ever did I do with all that time?

Is It Live Or Is It Memorex? Sharon Van Etten at the Beacon

February 11, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

One of the more popular half-baked notions in hifi is the idea that a recording can rival a live performance. The unbaked portion being there’s nothing to look at when we listen to a recording. There’s no person there.

#NewMusicFriday: February 8, 2019

February 8, 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: Maurizio Pollini

February 8, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

It was 1991. I was living in NYC and listening almost exclusively to contemporary classical music. Pierre Boulez and the Ensemble Intercontemporain were performing at Carnegie Hall with Maurizio Pollini, a favorite pianist who performed many a challenging new work. The conductor’s own music was […]

In Barn: The Active Speaker Stable

February 7, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

For those of you who’ve been paying attention to the “In Barn” posts, you already know that I’ve accumulated a lovely bunch of active speakers for review. They are handsome devils, aren’t they.

In Barn: Dynaudio Focus 30 XD

February 6, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Dynaudio Focus 30 XD ($9,999).

HIGH END Munich 2019

February 5, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Yes!

News: The New totaldac D1-streamer

February 5, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Vincent Brient of totaldac is not one to stay idle. Last year saw not one but two new DACs— the D1-seven (which I own) and the D1-direct (which Alex Halberstadt has in for review). Here we have the new D1-streamer (5990euros incl VAT in Europe, […]

In Brooklyn for Review: GigaFOILv4-INLINE Ethernet Filter

February 4, 2019 Alex Halberstadt

DJM Electronics GigaFOILv4-INLINE Ethernet Filter ($550).

In Brooklyn for Review: dCS Network Bridge

February 3, 2019 Alex Halberstadt

dCS Network Bridge ($4,750).

#NewMusicFriday: February 1, 2019

February 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.

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