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#NewMusicFriday: November 10, 2023

November 10, 2023 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: Niecy Blues | Exit Simulation

November 10, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Exit Simulation is the full-length debut of Niecy Blues and it arrives fully formed, wrapped in gossamer clouds of mystery.

Review: Wattson Emerson ANALOG Streaming DAC

November 9, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes simple is all you need.

In Barn for Review: Silent Angel Bonn NX Network Switch & Genesis GX Word Clock

November 8, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Together, the Silent Angel Bonn NX Network Switch & Genesis GX Word Clock weigh a hair over 30 lbs. I mention this because there’s more to digital audio than meets the eye.

Some of What’s New(s) at Capital Audiofest 2023

November 6, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Emails with news of the new for CAF 2023, which begins this Friday!, are floating into my Inbox like autumn leaves filling our gutters.

#NewMusicFriday: November 3, 2023

November 3, 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: Tara Clerkin Trio | On The Turning Ground

November 3, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Each record from Bristol, UK-based Tara Clerkin Trio is a polished gem.

In Barn for Review: Aurorasound EQ-100 Variable Equalization Monaural Phono Amplifier

November 2, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

My oh my. Monaural all the way, baby.

Meet the New Schiitt Yggdrasil More is Better (MIB) DAC

November 2, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

From Schiit: “the new Yggdrasil More is Better (MIB) is the highest-performing, best-measuring multibit DAC in history.”

Review: Rockport Atria II Loudspeakers

October 31, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

What is your ultimate goal when listening to music on the hifi? It’s OK, there isn’t just one. Mine is twofold—to be completely captivated by the music being made, and to be hungry for more.

In Barn for Review: Technics SL-1210GR and Ortofon SPU Mono CG 65 Di MkII

October 30, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

The first Ortofon SPU dates from 1959 and the first Technics SL-1200 direct drive turntables rolled off the production line hitting the market in 1972. HiFi history.

In Barn for Review: Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage

October 28, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

The Gold Note PH-10 phono stage has got some curves, EQ curves, baby.

#NewMusicFriday: October 27, 2023

October 27, 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: Pelt | Técheöd

October 27, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Let’s get lost / Let them send out alarms.

Review: Grimm Audio MU1 Music Player

October 26, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

I spent about 7 years reviewing just digital gear as Editor of AudioStream. Streamers, servers, DACs, software, and cables filled my days, nights, and nightmares with the ever elusive goal of making digital music sound like just music, minus the digital part.

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