Twittering Machines

“I hope Jana is not lost to the audio world …”

August 13, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Hi Michael – welcome back – normal (and extended) service is resumed! I would like to thank you for all your helpful advice down the years on network streaming etc. and look forward to both your audio gear and musical recommendations – the Bartok is […]

“I am beginning to think of my hifi gear as ‘twittering machines'”…

August 13, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Also a welcome back from me. I am beginning to think of my hifi gear as “twittering machines” as well as all hifi reviewers, magazines and so on. Just to keep everything varied, I love your new layout – it makes discovery and surprise possible, […]

New(s)!: Meet the dCS Bartók Upsampling Network DAC

August 10, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

dCS, maker of some of the most engaging digital products I’ve heard, announced the birth of Bartók, an Upsampling Network DAC and the entry point in the dCS lineup when sorted by price (ascending). Bartók retails for $13,500 and/or $15,000 if you opt for the […]

Herb Reichert on His Art (video)

August 10, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

(“Untitled (house)”, 8” x 10” x 9”, wood, 2009) Did you know that writer Herb Reichert is an artist? Some of the people that fascinate me most are people who write and make art. The list isn’t very long and includes Henri Michaux and Antonin […]

Album of the Week: Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids

August 10, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Do you fall in love often? With music? I do and while it feels like a regular occurrence, I can fall for the wrong song. I fell in love with Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids’ An Angel Fell the very first time I listened through. […]

Question: What’s the Next Big Thing In HiFi?

August 9, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

What do you think the next big thing in hifi will be?

News: The Florida Audio Expo

August 9, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

This news just hit my desk: “Tampa, Florida—August 2018—The Florida Audio Expo is excited to announce its inaugural show. This show will be held on Friday February 8th through Sunday February 10th, 2019 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. ”

“So, yes, by all means, welcome back! But…”

August 9, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

So, yes, by all means, welcome back! But — egads, what a cluttered, scattershot, busy, messy interface! Poor signal to noise ratio. Still, I’ve registered & I’m gonna give you all a try. Thanks for taking feedback (which took some digging around to suss out) […]

Fania Records Lives On

August 8, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Concord Music, home to Stax and Rounder to name just two, announced last week they’ve purchased Fania Records from Código for an undisclosed sum.

In Barn: Chord Mojo

August 8, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Chord Mojo ($539.00).

Dear Sharp Objects: Please Don’t Go There

August 8, 2018 Michael Lavorgna

Cathy and I have been enjoying HBO’s series Sharp Objects. The acting is top notch, the creepy-level is high, and the suspense, while dragging a bit lately, is suspenseful. A regular whodunit and it’s anyone’s guess after Episode 5 of 8 who done it. I […]

“I hope Jana is not lost to the audio world …”

“I am beginning to think of my hifi gear as ‘twittering machines'”…

New(s)!: Meet the dCS Bartók Upsampling Network DAC

Herb Reichert on His Art (video)

Album of the Week: Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids

Question: What’s the Next Big Thing In HiFi?

News: The Florida Audio Expo

“So, yes, by all means, welcome back! But…”

Fania Records Lives On

In Barn: Chord Mojo

Dear Sharp Objects: Please Don’t Go There

Dear Michael…

Happy Birthday Andy

Billboard’s Hot 100 Turns 60

Question: What Are Your Favorite Sources For Reading About New Music?

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