HiFi Thoughts
Is HiFi Cool Again?
If you read damn near any article about the state of hifi affairs you will most certainly be led to believe it is, at best, on life support.
HiFi News
Meet Meze Audio’s New Strada Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones
Sleek, sexy, and designed for comfort and good sound.
HiFi News
Playback Distribution Appointed New Vicoustic Distribution Partner For U.S. and Canada
“Treat the room, not the symptoms.”
HiFi News
Daily.Audio: a DailyAudiophile Alternative
I used to go to dailyaudiophile.com daily to see what was what in the great big wonderful world of hifi.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: January 16, 2026
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Secret Love by Dry Cleaning
Dry Cleaning bassist Lewis Maynard helps introduce the band’s latest, Secret Love released on 4AD last week, on album opener “Hit My Head All Day” and if you’re anything like me when it comes to groove, you’ll also find it successfully groovy.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Enleum AMP-54R Integrated Amplifier
You know an Enleum when you see one.
Music News
Bandcamp Takes a Stand Against AI
“Bandcamp’s mission is to help spread the healing power of music by building a community where artists thrive through the direct support of their fans.”
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Comparison: Eversolo DMP-A8 Streaming DAC/Preamp
The plan, the reason why the Eversolo DMP-A8 has arrived in Barn, is to compare it to the Atoll MS120 Streaming DAC that’s been here since November.
HiFi Thoughts
HiFi Thoughts: When I was a kid…
Nostalgia is a funny thing.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: January 9, 2026
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Origin by Kelly Moran
When life gives you lemons, listen to music.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Orpheus Lab Absolute Integrated Amplifier A Four I200
Settling down with an integrated amplifier over the course of nearly 3 months allows for a certain amount of ease. Relaxed listening, if you will, which is among my favorite kind.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Imersiv D-1 DAC
I first encountered the Imersiv D-1 DAC at Capital Audiofest 2025 in the Now Listen Here room, paired with amplification from Ayre powering Vandersteen Quatro CT Evo speakers. A system that made my Favorites of the show.
HiFi News
Cambridge Audio Introduces the Forthcoming L/R Series Active Speakers
Three models make up Cambridge Audio’s new L/R Series of active standmount speakers—the X, M and S—with the L/R X and L/R M incorporating the company’s StreamMagic Gen 4 platform bringing streaming in speaker. All-in-one.