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Non-Review: LiTe DAC-AH (the eBay DAC)

January 10, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

We’ve all read about the bargain DACs one can find on eBay, typically originating from China. Some, like the one I bought, use the venerable Philips TDA1543 converter chip which can be found in DACs from BorderlPatrol (the DAC SE has been in barn for […]

Qobuz Coming Even Closer: US Beta Launch

January 9, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

French streaming service and download store Qobuz has opened up their much anticipated US streaming service to select beta users: Qobuz, the European-based certified Hi-Res streaming and download service whose launch in the US has been highly anticipated in the audiophile community, announced today that […]

Review: Chord Mojo Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

January 8, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Generally speaking, it doesn’t make sense to generalize. You can think of generalizing as the soft cushy pillow of thought where it feels better to not work so hard. So we generalize instead of looking at specifics. Make sense? It depends on how much you […]

In Barn: Manger S1 Active Loudspeakers

January 5, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Manger S1 Active Loudspeakers ($24,995/pair).

#NewMusicFriday: January 4, 2019

January 4, 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.

Twittering Machines Favorite HiFi Gear 2019

January 1, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

TM Select represents components we have reviewed and found their performance to be a cut above the rest, according to our preferences. This is hifi we heartily recommend you try or buy. Please read the full review if you’re looking for why we’ve made our […]

#NewMusicFriday: Albums of the Year

December 28, 2018 Stephen Mejias

Here they are: my favorite albums of the year—all 215 of them. And still I know I’m forgetting something important. What is it? What am I missing?

Album of the Week: Witch Prophet

December 28, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Witch. Prophet. Healer. So says Ayo Leilani’s Bandcamp page, otherwise known as Witch Prophet. The Golden Octave is her debut album but it bears no resemblance to one because The Golden Octave is mature beyond its years, slipping into some big shoes ever so comfortably.

Review: Alta Audio Io Speakers

December 27, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Proper care and feeding. We all need it and loudspeakers are no different.

Warp Boxing Day Sale – 50% off all digital formats!

December 26, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Are you a WARP fan? I am as their roster includes Aphex Twin, Oneohtrix Point Never, Boards Of Canada, Clark, Autechre, Flying Lotus and many more. Bleep & WARP are offering 50% off, that’s nearly 1/2 price!, digital downloads from the WARP catalog for Boxing […]

Why A NAS With RAID Is Cool

December 26, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

A Synology 412+ Network Attached Storage device (NAS) holds all of the my file-based music, i.e. all of the downloads I’ve purchased and all the CDs I’ve purchased and ripped. Like any library, that represents a significant investment in $ and time. The 412+ has […]

Are You Going To CES?

December 26, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

According to the CES Floor Plan for the Venetian Hotel, where “High-End HiFi” lives during CES, there are 12 hifi companies exhibiting. In total. Am I going to CES? Why would I?

Happy Holidays and A Nice (new) HiFi Ad

December 24, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Here’s the text that goes along with the image: Can’t bear to send your old stand-alone speakers to the Island of Misfit Toys? Connect:Amp allows you to incorporate your favorite bookshelf or floor-standing speakers into the Sonos experience. Stream music or use line-in to connect […]

In Barn: Dali Callisto 6 C

December 24, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Dali Callisto 6 C Wireless Active Speakers ($5,750/system).

#NewMusicFriday: December 21, 2018

December 21, 2018 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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