Twittering Machines

In Barn for Review: Wattson Madison Streaming DAC

June 27, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

You may recall my enthusiasm for the Wattson Emerson Analog, a nicely priced and built little streaming DAC I reviewed back in November of last year. Well the Madison is Emerson’s big brother.

In Barn for Review: Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC

June 26, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

A pair of NOS GE 12SN7GTA dual triodes came with the review sample LTA Aero DAC because they sit in the Class-A ZOTL Output Stage and when installed peek out from the top plate, unashamed.

Review: A ModWright Stack—LS 99 Balanced Tube Preamp | KWA 99 Monoblocks

June 25, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Purity and power.

Barn News: System(s) Update(s)

June 24, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes.

#NewMusicFriday: June 21, 2024

June 21, 2024 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: Mint Field | Aprender a Ser

June 21, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes only dreamy will do.

Harbeth Joins Harmonia for North American Distribution

June 21, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

You can trace Harbeth’s storied history back to the 1960s when company founder, H.D. Harwood worked for the BBC where he developed the LS3/54, LS3/6 and the three-way LS5/5 designs.

In Barn for Review: Fern & Roby Amp No. 2

June 20, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Fern & Roby ‘s Amp No. 2 looks the part.

Rega Digs Neodymium for Their New Nd5 MM Cartridge

June 19, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Rega’s new handmade Nd5 is claimed to be the first Moving Magnet Cartridge to employ a Neodymium N55 magnet, the most powerful commercially available magnet in all the land.

Review: A Naim New Classic Stack—NAC 332 Preamplifier/NPX 300 Power Supply/NAP 250 Power Amplifier

June 18, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Does anyone really review Naim gear or does Naim gear review us?

In Barn for Review: Unison Research Unico 90 Integrated Amplifier

June 17, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Dual Mono, Zero Feedback, 2-Stage Valve-MOSFET Integrated Amplifier, baby.

Hip-Hop and Hi-Fi: Common x Pete Rock Record Release Event at The Compound

June 15, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

I don’t want to make this out to be too big of a deal. Because it is.

#NewMusicFriday: June 14, 2024

June 14, 2024 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: King Hannah | Big Swimmer

June 14, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

King Hannah’s I’m Not Sorry, I Was Just Being Me from 2022 elicited the most positive reader responses in the 10 or so years I’ve been posting a favorite album of the week.

Lenbrook and HDtracks Announce New Streaming Service

June 13, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

From HDtracks co-founder David Chesky—“Fans will get to choose their format – either PCM/FLAC or MQA – in a service that will ensure high resolution audio streaming whether you are in your home or on-the-go.”