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#NewMusicFriday: October 4, 2024

October 4, 2024 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: Laura Cannell | The Rituals of Hildegard Reimagined

October 4, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes spiritual is just what the doctor ordered.

Goldring Introduces the GR3 Turntable

October 3, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Goldring’s new GR3 Turntable marks the company’s re-entry into the ‘table market after more than 20 years.

Review: Living Voice R80 OB-X Floorstanding Loudspeakers

October 3, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

On the face of it, a tower speaker that reaches down into the mid-20Hz region and needs only a few Watts to come alive sounds like a dream come true.

Focal Takes Active Upscale with the New Diva Utopia Wireless Loudspeakers

October 3, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Imagine a big Focal floorstander powered by Naim electronics that offer a suite of input options. Just add music.

Volti Audio Launches the Lucera High-Sensitivity Horn-Loaded Loudspeaker

October 2, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Volti Audio’s new Lucera High-Sensitivity Horn-Loaded Loudspeaker fits into the company’s lineup between the lower priced Razz and higher priced Rival. The Goldilocks choice?

In Barn for Review: HoloAudio Red DDC & Network Streamer

October 2, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

You can call me Red.

Review: Bluesound Node vs. Sbooster NODE

October 1, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

My friends at Harmonia Distribution sent me a little challenge package—2 Bluesound NODEs (N130), one stock and one with the Sbooster AIB Connection Kit and matching Sbooster ECO Power Supply.

In Barn for Review: Luxman L-505Z Integrated Amplifier

September 29, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Blink and it will appear. As if by magic.

#NewMusicFriday: September 27, 2024

September 27, 2024 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: ganavya | like the sky I’ve been too quiet

September 27, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

As far as I’m concerned, the most unsettling foundation to build belief on is certainty.

Review: BorderPatrol S20EXD Parallel Single-Ended Amplifier

September 26, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

When talking ideals in amplification, or any piece of hifi for that matter, my pinnacle is well balanced.

Luxman Completes the Z Series with the L-505Z Integrated Amplifier

September 26, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Come here often? I don’t hide my appreciation for Luxman gear’s classic looks and the new L-505Z Integrated Amplifier has not fallen far from the fruitful family tree.

KEF’s New Q Series Meta Raise the Bar with MAT Starting at $600/pair

September 26, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Metamaterial Absorption Technology. That’s what MAT stands for.

HiFi Thoughts: Are We in a Golden Age of HiFi?

September 25, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

golden age | noun : a period of great happiness, prosperity, and achievement

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