HiFi News
Harman Bought Roon
Harman, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics (since 2017), has gone and done it—they bought my Roon.
HiFi News
Astell&Kern (re)Join the Dongle DAC Party With the New AK HC4 USB DAC
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.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: November 24, 2023
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: Nondi_ | Flood City Trax
Something other is always more than welcome in Barn and Johnstown, PA-based Tatiana Triplin’s debut as Nondi_ on Planet Mu is just that.
Art&Culture
Twittering Machines 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
I love a gift guide, especially one filled with delights that allow us to appreciate the communal creative souls within us all. I hope you find some wonder herein. Cheers.
HiFi News
The New WiiM Amp: All-In-One Fun for Under 300 Clams
WiiM, makers of the popular, thanks in part to Darko.Audio, and affordable WiiM Mini and Pro streamers just launched their first streaming amp that packs a boatload of functionality in a very nicely priced package.
HiFi News
The New MasterDeck Turntable from MoFi Electronics Has Arrived
MoFi Electronics has a history of hiring masters of their craft and they brought in industry veteran turntable designer Alan Perkins of Spiral Groove fame to push the limits of their new MasterDeck Turntable.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Thöress EHT Integrated Amplifier
If you read my CAF 2023 Standout Products post, now you know I wasn’t kidding.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Volti Audio Rival Special Edition Loudspeakers
High efficiency speakers have a few tricks up their sleeves, one being the ability to drive ’em with just a few Watts.
HiFi Thoughts
A HiFi Show Induced Rant
If nothing else, hifi shows are filled with cliches.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: November 17, 2023
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: Lucy Railton | Corner Dancer
Mystery seems in short supply these days and to my mind for no good reason.
Capital Audiofest 2023
CAF 2023: Standout Rooms
Here are a few of my favorite rooms from CAF 2023, rooms that stood out because they made me connect to the music being made even in the less than good, forget about ideal, conditions of a hifi show.
Capital Audiofest 2023
CAF 2023: In Pictures
You’re wonderful to see, You oughta be in pictures, Oh, what a hit you would be.
Capital Audiofest 2023
CAF 2023: Standout Products
I knew a guy, a reviewer, who walked into a room at a hifi shop, sat in front a system he’d never heard before and within moments turned to me and said, “Great phono stage.”