Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Tomin | A Willed and Conscious Balance
When it comes to new ‘jazz’, the more spiritual the better.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Octave Audio V 70 Class A Integrated Amplifier
The Octave Audio V 70 Class A Integrated Amplifier has a lot of great things going for it.
HiFi News
Altec Lansing or BRZHIFI Audio?
And here I thought I was reporting on the new ‘Altec Lansing’ 300B mono amps on active display at CAF 2024, pictured above top left, offered at a special intro price of $3500/pair.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Pathos InPol Heritage MKII Integrated Amplifier
Some amps require extra.
HiFi Thoughts
3 HiFi Companies Worth More Than a Look: Aurorasound | Audia Flight | Wattson Audio
A lot of gear comes through the Barn.
HiFi News
When Worlds Collide: Bose Bought McIntosh (and Sonus faber)
Is it too soon to make a waveguide joke?
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Canton Reference 2 Floorstanding Speakers
Free of straight edges.
TM News
TM News: Introducing the TM Value Bird | Pecking Out Value One Favorite at a Time
Lists. I love ’em but the longer they get the less useful they become. After all, a list of 10 has much more mojo than a list of 100.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: November 15, 2024
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: Haley Heynderickx | Seed of a Seed
Haley Heynderickx kicks off her latest, Seed of a Seed, with “Gemini” where her opening guitar lines give more than a tip of the hat to Dylan’s “It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding).” Dylan was born on May 24.
HiFi News
Fezz Audio Releases their Equinox Vacuum Tube DAC “Empowered by Lampizator”
How about some of that Lampizator DAC magic for under $3k! With tubes!
Capital Audiofest 2024
CAF 2024: Final Thoughts
I enjoy attending the Capital Audiofest as it’s retained small show good vibes even though it’s no longer a small show.
Capital Audiofest 2024
CAF 2024: Favorite Rooms
Favorites are fun, Bests are boasts.
Capital Audiofest 2024
CAF 2024: Old Friends
Hifi is inextricably connected to people. The people who design and make it, the people who distribute it, the people who sell it, and the people who buy and enjoy it.
Capital Audiofest 2024
CAF 2024: Interesting Gear
“Do you have anything new?” is the most popular and most annoying question asked at hifi shows.