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#NewMusicFriday: August 28, 2026

August 28, 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: Mesmerism by Lucid Dreams

August 28, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Do you miss the fright of Bauhaus? The slow menace?

Review: Peak Consult Sinfonia Loudspeakers

August 26, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Peak Consult, the new Peak Consult, describe their raison d’etre as “a passion project.”

VinnieRossi Breaks More Affordable Ground With the New CANTA Series

August 21, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Have you been dreaming about a more affordable line of gear from VinnieRossi? The forthcoming CANTA Series consisting of a Phono Preamplfier, Integrated Amplifier, Preamplifier, and Stereo Amplifier make that dream a reality.

#NewMusicFriday: August 21, 2026

August 21, 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: Ladybug 1 by The Bug & Dis Fig

August 21, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Fever dream.

Esoteric Trickles Down Their MagneDrive Tech to the New T-01 Turntable

August 21, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Magnetic levitation always sounds like sci-fi to me as its promise of floating free from gravity fueled many a sci-fi flick transport back in the day. Not to mention magicians invisible powers.

In Barn for Review: AudioQuest DragonFly Copper USB DAC

August 20, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

I don’t typically highlight packaging but in this case I made an exception.

Technics Goes for Gold With the 55th Anniversary Edition SL-1200M7G Turntable

August 18, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

7 colors, 12,000 units worldwide, $1,599.99/each.

#NewMusicFriday: August 14, 2026

August 14, 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: World of Work by Clarissa Connelly

August 14, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

I like experimental folk who make Experimental Folk.

Recommended Systems: Wattson Audio | Aurorasound | DeVore Fidelity

August 13, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

It makes perfect sense, at least to me, to begin our Recommended Systems with one that’s mostly mine.

Goldmund Reaches New Heights With the $990k/pair Telos 9800 Mono Power Amplifiers

August 12, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Calling Dr Evil.

Meet LAiV’s New Flagship: the Harmony DAC 2

August 11, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

I reviewed the original Harmony DAC from Singapore’s LAiV Audio and concluded:

#NewMusicFriday: August 7, 2026

August 7, 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.