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#NewMusicFriday: February 6, 2026

February 6, 2026 Stephen Mejias

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: Rhythm Immortal by Carrier

February 6, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

I dare say Carrier’s Rhythm Immortal may be another 2025 Audiophile Recording of the Year.

Esoteric Announces the “XE” Series Network DAC Preamplifier & Class A Stereo Power Amplifier

February 6, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Streaming Pre + Stereo Power. A winning combo for the separates-but-simple approach.

Audio Note UK’s Oto Integrated Amp Gets Treated to a 35th Anniversary Edition

February 5, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

According to my rough calculations, 35 hifi years is the equivalent of 350 human years.

Classic Albums: Marry Me Tonight by HTRK

February 4, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Marry Me Tonight is the debut album from Australian band HTRK (pronounced ‘hate rock’) and it bears the stamp and sound of earlier Aussie bands including The Birthday Party which makes sense seeing as Roland S. Howard appears here as player and co-producer.

HiFi Bargains: Atoll MS120 Streaming DAC

February 2, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

I’m an admitted fan of the streaming DAC. Ethernet in, analog out.

#NewMusicFriday: January 30, 2026

January 30, 2026 Stephen Mejias

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: Feels Like Home by Jessica Bailiff

January 30, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

As time passes, I’m beginning to think I lose more things than I find.

Review: Gryphon Diablo 333 Integrated Amplifier

January 29, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

When there’s over 2ft. of fresh icy snow covering your large gravel driveway, the simple wisdom of having the right tool for the job becomes self evident.

HiFi Thoughts: Just Look Left

January 28, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

The year was 1980 and I had fulfilled my end of my father’s bargain; having completed 1 year at a “normal” college with a 4.0 GPA I could, as the agreement allowed, attend The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in NYC.

Say Hello to the New Nagra Series II Line and the PREAMP II-S

January 27, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Nagra’s new Series II product family sits between their Classic and HD ranges, with the new PREAMP II-S being the first out of the gate.

In Barn for Review: LAiV Crescendo Verse DAC

January 25, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

The new $849 LAiV Crescendo Verse DAC joins the company’s more expensive Harmony µDAC and flagship Harmony DAC.

#NewMusicFriday: January 23, 2026

January 23, 2026 Stephen Mejias

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 (7″) of the Week: You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To by Marisa Anderson & Tara Jane O’Neil

January 23, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Even though You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To by Marisa Anderson & Tara Jane O’Neil was released back in 2020, it’s this week’s pick because I can’t stop listening.

Review: Atoll Electronique MS120 Streaming DAC

January 22, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Color me impressed. Again.

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