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Meet Luxman’s New Flagship Preamplifier: the CX-10 Control Amp

January 20, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

The new Luxman CX-10 Control Amp, that’s a preamp for most of us, is jam packed with Luxman tech wrapped in lust-worthy looks that I’ve come to expect from the 99-year old Japanese company.

#NewMusicFriday: January 19, 2024

January 19, 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: Bloody Head | Perpetual Eden

January 19, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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.

Review: Listening to 78s with Technics, Ortofon, Aurorasound, and Gold Note

January 18, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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.

Pitchfork Is Being Rolled Into GQ

January 17, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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: “What would you buy?”

January 17, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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: Grimm Audio MU2 Music Player

January 16, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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 Show News: Southwest Audio Fest March 15-17, 2024

January 14, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Regional shows make a lot of sense as they allow people to experience lots of gear close(r) to home.

HiFi Show News: Florida International Audio Expo February 16-18, 2024

January 13, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

As the last bits of snow melt away from the latest NE storm, Florida in February is sounding pretty good.

#NewMusicFriday: January 12, 2024

January 12, 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: Ancient Infinity Orchestra | River of Light

January 12, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Spiritual jazz. Communal music. What do these words bring to mind?

Review: A Bel Canto e.One Stack | Pre5 Preamplifier / REF501S Stereo Amplifier

January 11, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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: Triode Evolution 300 Integrated Amplifier

January 10, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

The Western Electric 300B is the movie star, the rock star, the supermodel of vacuum tubes.

Roon’s New Nucleus Titan Server Arrives at CES 2024

January 9, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

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 for a New Year

January 8, 2024 Michael Lavorgna

Every so often, an idea rattling around the WWW about our beloved hifi hobby sticks in my head like a jingle.

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