HiFi Thoughts
Tube Rolling NOS 12AU7s in the Leben CS600X
Imagine you’re trying different frostings on your home made carrot cake.
HiFi News
Bluebird Music to Distribute Peak Consult Loudspeakers in North America
Peak Consult was founded in Denmark in 1996 by Per Kristoffersen and their speakers have received more than their fair share of acclaim and awards over the years.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: totaldac d1-CD Transport & d1-streamer-live
How about an all totaldac digital front end for spinning CDs, serving, streaming, and D to A’ing? Why not!
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: August 1, 2025
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: Hymnal by Lyra Pramuk
Learning about Lyra Pramuk’s Hymnal, through her words, was a rare treat.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Wattson Audio Madison Amplifier & Madison LE Streaming DAC
Switzerland’s Wattson Audio makes five products and taking this review into account, I’ve written about four of ’em.
HiFi News
Onkyo Introduces the $349 C-30 CD Player
I admit I shop.
HiFi News
Klipsch to Show Off the Heritage La Scala AL6 Loudspeakers and More at Audio Advice Live
Klipsh is living hifi history and even a new finish option, in this case Red Oak, is news.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: July 25, 2025
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: caroline | caroline 2
I wish it was longer.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Aesthetix Mimas Integrated Amplifier
In today’s world of overload, that second-by-second flood of data, it’s kind of rare to find a quiet gem.
HiFi News
AudioQuest Goes “Bigger, Quieter, and Altogether Better” with Brave Heart ZERO-Tech Speaker Cables
I’ve had a pair of AudioQuest’s new Brave Heart ZERO-Tech Speaker Cables in Barn for a few weeks and I can say one thing:
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Treehaus Audiolab The Preamplifer & 300B-2 SET Amplifier
I’ve been up the Treehaus Audiolab path before with my review of their ‘Phantom of Luxury’ Field Coil Loudspeakers about which I said:
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: July 18, 2025
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: Hesse Kassel | La Brea
Santiago, Chile-based Hesse Kassel makes music that’ll bend your boogie (and expectations).