Twittering Machines

Qln to Debut the Flagship Reference 9 Loudspeaker at Axpona 2024

April 8, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Sweden’s Qln Acoustics was founded in 1977 by Nils Liljeroth and Lars Quicklund which is, if you’ve been keeping track, a long time ago giving Qln a long history in hifi.

In Barn for Review: Audiovector QR 7 SE Loudspeakers

April 6, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Audiovector was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1979 by Ole Klifoth. That’s the same year I graduated high school and judging by mirrors, that’s a long time ago.

#NewMusicFriday: April 5, 2024

April 5, 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: Einstürzende Neubauten | Rampen (apm: alien pop music)

April 5, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

I’ve been into, deeply into Einstürzende Neubauten since their 1983 album Zeichnungen des Patienten O. T. (or Drawings of Patient O. T.), having been introduced by WFMU back in the day.

Axpona 2024: Just a Week Away

April 4, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

200 listening rooms + 600+ High-End audio brands + 9,000+ attendees = 10,000 reasons to go!

Vinnie Rossi Reveals the 2nd Generation Brama Collection

April 3, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Vinnie Rossi’s Brama Collection is some fine looking kit. Fine.

Credo Audio Switzerland to Debut New Premium Finishes at Axpona 2024

April 3, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Finishes? If you care about how the things you put into your home look, I do, then you can appreciate a nice finish.

Review: Triode Evolution 300 Integrated Amplifier

April 2, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

While I’m no fan of violence, someone needs to take the idea that 300B-based amps are soft and wooly out behind the barn and shoot it.

Gryphon’s EOS 5 Loudspeakers & Diablo 333 Integrated Make Their US Debut at Axpona 2024

April 2, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

While we’ve been hearing about the Gryphon EOS 5 speakers and Diablo 333 integrated amp for a while, Axpona 2024 attendees, like me!, will finally have a change to hear ’em!

ampsandsound Rolls Out Their “House Sound” For Axpona 2024

April 1, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

By “House Sound,” ampsandsound’s Justin Weber means the Black Pearl 300B-based stereo amplifier, the Yellowstone preamplifer, and the Hudson 3-way loudspeakers. A complete ampsandsound system.

Canton’s Reference GS Limited Edition Loudspeakers: The Ultimate Canton

April 1, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Weilrod, Germany-based Canton have built their flagship Reference GS loudspeakers in an edition limited to 50 pairs worldwide.

#NewMusicFriday: March 29, 2024

March 29, 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: Mannequin Pussy | I Got Heaven

March 29, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

I was certain this post already happened.

Austin AudioWorks to Premiere Their Headphone Amp & Phono Preamp at Axpona 2024

March 27, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Austin AudioWorks is a new company with a rich hifi history. How’s that work?

Review: Audionet HUMBOLDT Integrated Amplifier

March 26, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

When you buy most anything, you’re paying for everything involved in designing, making, packaging, distributing, marketing and selling that thing. You’re certainly not, as some audiophiles appear to think, just paying for some parts.