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A Trifecta of New Schiit: Skoll Phono Preamp, Midgard Headphone Amp, and Hel+ Gaming DAC/Amp

October 11, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

It seems like just last month that Schiit hit us with two new products, because it was, and here were are looking at a trio of new Schiits—Skoll Phono Preamp, Midgard Headphone Amp, and Hel+ Gaming DAC/Amp.

Aurorasound HFSA-01 Review Followup: EQ Curves & 78s

October 9, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Do you remember the Monkeyhaus? This was the name John DeVore of DeVore Fidelity gave his listening room/office that lives inside his factory in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

#NewMusicFriday: October 6, 2023

October 6, 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: Daniel Villarreal | Lados B

October 6, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Holy funky Gateway!

Review: A Stack of Ayre 8s – CX-8 CD Player, KX-8 Preamplifier, VX-8 Power Amplifier

October 5, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

I lived with Ayre’s AX-5 Twenty integrated amplifier for a few years and I’ve reviewed a bunch of Ayre gear so I feel I have a good grip on Ayre’s house sound. I am more than happy to report that the new 8-Series products sing […]

Sonus faber Goes Full Featured With the Duetto Active Wireless Loudspeakers

October 5, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Who doesn’t love a sexy speaker and Italy’s Sonus faber knows from sexy. Their new Duetto adds a full featured set of inputs, a 100W class AB amplifier for the silk dome tweeter and a 205W class D amplifier for the paper pulp 5.25” mid-woofer.

A Beauty(ful) Intermission

October 4, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Sometimes, most times these days, it seem like constant motion, perpetual stimulus fills every waking hour with nary a moment to reflect. Always moving forward.

HiFi Illusions: From Both Sides (Now)

October 3, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

I’ve looked at hifi from both sides now / From bad and best and still somehow / It’s hifi’s illusions I recall / I really don’t know hifi at all.

Twittering Machines Favorite Digital Gear (Retired)

October 1, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

The Retired list is for gear that I haven’t heard in years, has been discontinued or replaced with a newer version, or gear that’s been retired by something else around its price that I like better.

In Barn for Review: Soulution 330 Integrated Amplifier

September 30, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Inside the smart looking Soulution 330 lives a dedicated preamplifier, a dedicated power amplifier, and the review sample came fully loaded with the optional DAC and MC Phono Stage. Just add Rockports.

#NewMusicFriday: September 29, 2023

September 29, 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: yeule | softscars

September 29, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Listening through softscars for the umpteenth time since its release last week on Ninja Tune, the thought occurred to me that this is the kind of record Jimi Hendrix might love.

Review: Java Hi-Fi Single Shot Integrated Amplifier

September 28, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

A friend, whose ears and judgement I trust, pointed me to Java HiFi and their GaN FET-based amplifiers. I’d heard the buzz about GaN FETs, more than a murmur, as being able to offer Class D amplification without the sizzle.

Certainly Uncertain: John Devore of DeVore Fidelity Rants on Measurements in HiFi

September 26, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Here’s the full title of DeVore’s video: John rants on measurements in HiFi, what they mean, limits, and how easy they are to weaponize.

The Barn’s New Headspace: Welcome the Meze Audio 109 Pro Headphones

September 25, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

What’s better, for reviewing, than one?

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