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In Barn for Review: Merason DAC1 Mk II

December 9, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

I’ve been waiting, patiently, to get some Barn time with a Merason DAC, having enjoyed some of the systems containing one at a number of hifi shows, so color me pleased to be sitting in front of a new Merason DAC1 Mk II.

#NewMusicFriday: December 8, 2023

December 8, 2023 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: Titanic | Vidrio

December 8, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Titanic, the band, is Mabe Fratti (cello and vocals), Jarrett Gilgore (saxophone), Gibran Andrade (drums) and together they perform compositions by i.la Católica who also plays piano and guitar on Vidrio.

In Barn for Review: GoldenEar T66 Tower Speakers

December 7, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

The T66 is the first speaker in GoldenEar’s new T Series that offer refinements over GoldenEar’s much loved Triton Series of loudspeakers.

Twittering Machines Favorite Gear of 2023

December 5, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

If my writing is any good at communicating, you already know a few of my favorite products from 2023. After all, conveying enthusiasm for the things that turn our attention to the beauty and power of music is the first item on my job description […]

In Barn for Review: Viva Solista Integrated Amplifier

December 4, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

The Vivia Solista is a single-ended Class A integrated amplifier that relies on 845 triodes to produce its 22 Watts of output power.

HiFi Bargains: Wattson Emerson ANALOG Streaming DAC

December 3, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

When it comes to digital music replay, sometimes small and simple is just the thing. Especially if you add in lovely listenability.

Meet totaldac’s New Amp-1-Sublime Power Amplifier

December 2, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

France’s totaldac, best known for their totally lovely DACs, has been offering complete systems from source to speakers for years. The new Amp-1-Sublime trades the original Amp-1’s triode stage for a solid state solution.

Twittering Machines Favorite Albums of 2023

December 1, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Sharing music is one of life’s great joys. I hope you find something that tickles your fancy herein.

#NewMusicFriday: December 1, 2023

December 1, 2023 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.

Review: Soulution 330 Integrated Amplifier

November 30, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

When it comes to listening to music on the hifi, I’ve been wondering of late if a sense of refinement is innate or learned. In other words, do we know a refined sound or does the gear teach us about it.

Canton’s New Reference Series Speakers Now Shipping in USA and Canada

November 29, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Germany’s Canton is now shipping their new Reference Series Loudspeakers, consisting of 6 models plus a center channel and subwoofer, in the USA and Canada.

In Barn for Review: Auralic ARIES G2.2 Wireless Streaming Transporter

November 28, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Have you ever wondered what moving up the Auralic line, say from the G1.1 to the G2.2, might bring? I have.

Harman Bought Roon

November 27, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Harman, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics (since 2017), has gone and done it—they bought my Roon.

Astell&Kern (re)Join the Dongle DAC Party With the New AK HC4 USB DAC

November 27, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

One thing that sets the new Astell&Kern AK HC4 USB DAC apart from most other dongle DACs is its dual 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs, perfect for headphone & IEM loving ‘philes.