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Spotify Finally Rolls Out Lossless Quality Streaming (and why I don’t care)

September 10, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I subscribe to lossless streaming from Tidal and Qobuz because it simply makes good sense, it’s a giant bargain, and it sounds better than lossy streaming all things considered. But Spotify? No thanks.

Say Hello to the New Goldmund Telos 670 Integrated Amplifier

September 10, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I have a thing for Goldmund’s clean minimalist lines that imbue their products with an architectural air. In other words, I like the way they look.

Technics’ New $899 SL-40CBT & SL-50C Direct Drive Turntables

September 9, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I make no bones about my love for Technics ‘tables and own a 1970s-era SP-15 because a) it is a thing of industrial design beauty, b) it plays 78s, and c) it does what it’s supposed to do really well.

Introducing Perlisten’s New A Series Loudspeakers

September 9, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I’ve reviewed a few speakers from Perlisten and the more I listened, the more I liked.

#NewMusicFriday: September 5, 2025

September 5, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

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: A Danger to Ourselves by Lucrecia Dalt

September 5, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

There are a number of artists whose new works I wait for. Impatiently.

Review: Harbeth NLE-1 Professional Monitor Loudspeakers

September 4, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

TMI. Too much information is an oft-stated knock against “Pro” audio gear. On the other hand, hifi companies with Pro Audio history are often valued for that experience. Odd, no?

Meet the New Flagship Hana Umami Black MC Cartridge

September 2, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Did you know that Hana also makes a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge called the “ML”? Just sayin’.

#NewMusicFriday: August 29, 2025

August 29, 2025 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: Hiraeth by Sofie Birch & Antonina Nowacka

August 29, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

These days I wake up most mornings dreading the news that occurred overnight.

Review: Audio Note Meishu Phono 300B Konzertmeister Integrated Amplifier

August 28, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Pretty damn exquisite. That’s one of the things I have to say about the sound of the Audio Note Konzertmeister—it’s pretty damn exquisite.

Monarch Systems Ltd Named New North American Importer for Garrard

August 27, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Between you and me, I lust after a Garrard 401.

On Sponsored Content & Other Things I Do Not Do

August 25, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Due to the increased frequency of requests, I thought it wise to post my position on “sponsored posts” and other things I do not do.

Luxman Ups Their CD Game With the D-03R CD Player & DAC

August 23, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

What’s different about the new Luxman D-03R compared to the D-03X? Just about everything.

#NewMusicFriday: August 22, 2025

August 22, 2025 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.