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Album of the Week: La Luz

December 21, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

“And you’ll never hear surf music again” Jimi Hendrix from “Third Stone From the Sun”. Every regular reader knows I adore Jimi but in this case I’ll have to disagree. La Luz is Shana Cleveland (guitar), Marian Li Pino (drums), Alice Sandahl (keyboard) and Lena […]

In The Works: Review BorderPatrol DAC SE or Can a HiFI Be Good or Evil

December 19, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Does this DAC look like a seductress? That’s the scenario Jon Iverson paints in his review and follow up (and follow up ASWI) about the BorderPatrol DAC SE. In John Atkinson’s recent As We See It, he also muses on the Border Patrol DAC SE […]

Review: ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2

December 19, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Are sins of omission really sins when it comes to hifi? The correct answer is “No”. I’ve been playing with the ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 speakers for months, on and off, with a variety of amplifiers and they are a delight to listen through.

Happy Birthday Paul Klee

December 18, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Twittering Machines took its name from the Paul Klee work “Twittering Machine” (Die Zwitscher-Maschine), from 1929. Today is the anniversary of Mr. Klee’s birth, December 18, 1879, so an appreciation is in order. Enjoy!

#NewMusicFriday: December 14, 2018

December 14, 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. La Caminadora by Orkesta Mendoza Orquesta Mendoza: La Caninadora (Glitterbeat Records) Lunar Ascension by […]

Album of the Week: Adrianne Lenker

December 14, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Beauty can be elusive, so says Captain Obvious. In music, our mood can swing and sway beauty so much so it becomes a pendulum-like target. At least for me.

Review: NAD D 3020 V2 Stereo integrated amplifier with built-in DAC and Bluetooth

December 13, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

I owned an original NAD 3020 back in 1980 and I loved, loved, loved it. Everything about it including its $135 price tag. The new NAD D 3020 V2 clocks in at $399 which, when adjusted for inflation, costs the same as the original (give […]

Bandcamp’s Best Albums of 2018

December 13, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Are you starved for new music? While there are lots of lists floating around this time of year, I’m really enjoying Bandcamp’s “Best” 100 albums of 2018 because I’m finding lots (and lots) of music that’s new to me.That’s the kind of list I like!

Album of the Week: Hatis Noit

December 7, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

I want to show you something

Twittering Machines 2018 Product of the Year

December 6, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Bucking trends in and of itself can produce nonsensical results. On the other hand, there are times when it’s the perfect time to buck. With that being said, I am very pleased to announce the Twittering Machines 2018 Product of the Year:

Michael Lavorgna’s 2018 Albums of the Year

December 3, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

As the title says, these are the albums from 2018 that I enjoyed mostest. While I make no claims as to “best” outside of these Barn doors, you may enjoy some of them too, especially if there’s something new to you. Enjoy!

Weird New Pop, v.12

November 30, 2018 Stephen Mejias

Today’s special edition of #NewMusicFriday features a Playlist of some favorites from 2018.

Twittering Machines 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

November 29, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

This year was an interesting and amazing year. Let’s hope they all are. Mine was split roughly in half, work-wise, and I couldn’t be happier about where I’ve landed—TM is becoming the site I always wanted to see and I thank you, yes you, for […]

News: Qobuz Prepares for US Launch, Announces Pricing Plan

November 28, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

While there’s no set date for the US Qobuz launch, it “will be announced soon”. Soon is good! We do however, have the Pricing Plan!

Review: Micromega M-150 All-In-One Integrated Amplifier

November 27, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

My great-grandmother on my father’s mother’s side loved Chiclets, especially the red ones. She didn’t speak much English, dressed only in black after her husband passed, and perpetually rolled rosaries between her thumb and fingers, the speed of the passing beads based on what was […]

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