Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Bloody Head | Perpetual Eden
I almost picked The Birthday Party’s Junkyard for today but decided to save that for another (kind of) post. In its stead, I give you a direct descendant.
Analog Reviews
Review: Listening to 78s with Technics, Ortofon, Aurorasound, and Gold Note
Why listen to 78s? I imagine that question has crossed more than a few minds and I’m here to give my answer and in the process talk about some gear that helps get the best from these musical treasures.
Music News
Pitchfork Is Being Rolled Into GQ
Variety reports: Condé Nast is merging Pitchfork, the digital music publication it bought in 2015, with men’s magazine GQ. Is music a dude thing?
HiFi Thoughts
HiFi Thoughts: “What would you buy?”
I want to begin with an admission—I do not have the time it takes to properly respond to emails asking for system/gear recommendations.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Grimm Audio MU2 Music Player
The main, big, difference between the recently reviewed and revered Grimm MU1 and the MU2 is the latter also has a DAC built in.
HiFi News
HiFi Show News: Southwest Audio Fest March 15-17, 2024
Regional shows make a lot of sense as they allow people to experience lots of gear close(r) to home.
HiFi News
HiFi Show News: Florida International Audio Expo February 16-18, 2024
As the last bits of snow melt away from the latest NE storm, Florida in February is sounding pretty good.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: January 12, 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: Ancient Infinity Orchestra | River of Light
Spiritual jazz. Communal music. What do these words bring to mind?
Amplifier Reviews
Review: A Bel Canto e.One Stack | Pre5 Preamplifier / REF501S Stereo Amplifier
I know my way around some Bel Canto, having reviewed their e.One C6i DAC Integrated Amplifier and e.One Stream2 Network Bridge along with the more upscale E1X Integrated Amplifier.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Triode Evolution 300 Integrated Amplifier
The Western Electric 300B is the movie star, the rock star, the supermodel of vacuum tubes.
HiFi News
Roon’s New Nucleus Titan Server Arrives at CES 2024
CES is still a thing? I joke because it still is a BIG Show for Consumer Electronics and now that Roon lives under the Harman International umbrella, a CES unveiling makes sense.
HiFi Thoughts
HiFi Thoughts for a New Year
Every so often, an idea rattling around the WWW about our beloved hifi hobby sticks in my head like a jingle.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: January 5, 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: Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band | Horses In The Sky
I love a beautiful mess of a record, especially one that feels like it was made on the spot in a special place by a collective who share an attitude—the badder, the better.