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Update: the Aurorasound HFSA-01 Integrated Amplifier’s Got Curves!

August 8, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

EQ curves, that is.

Linkplay Technology Launches the WiiM Pro Plus: A Better WiiM

August 8, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

I was first made aware of the WiiM streamers by my pal Darko (The Wiim Mini is the streamer you’ve been waiting for) last year who has been all over Linkplay Technology’s super affordable streamers.

HiFi Bargains: Aurorasound VIDA Prima Phono Stage

August 7, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Not a week goes by where I don’t find myself thinking about the Aurorasound VIDA Prima Phono Stage (part of the glamorous life of the hifi reviewer).

Introducing The HiFi ROSE RS130 Ultimate Network Transport brought to you by MoFi Distribution

August 5, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

South Korea’s HiFi Rose burst! onto the hifi scene with their RS150b Reference Network Streamer back in 2001 which I reviewed and had this to say, If you looked at the HiFi Rose RS150b and thought — I need that — you may want to […]

Album of the Week: Natural Wonder Beauty Concept

August 4, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Ana Roxanne (see Because of A Flower) and DJ Python’s (Brian Piñeyr) collaboration saw its roots take hold in NYC in 2020 during lockdown as they drove around the outskirts of NYC, listening to Telegram by Björk, HTRK, Portishead, all manner of melancholy acoustic indie […]

Review: Thrax Enyo Signature Integrated Amplifier

August 3, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

No matter how deep I tried digging into the sound of the Thrax Enyo Signature Integrated Amplifier, music kept smacking me in the face foiling any attempts to listen past the tunes.

DENAFRIPS Readies the ARCE Streamer

August 2, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

DENAFRIPS has hit a number of DACs and DDCs out of the park with a few landing on my Favorite Digital List so I’m excited to hear they’ve turned their attention and tech to a streamer.

HiFi Bargains: Weiss DAC204

August 2, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

The Weiss DAC204 is a little brick of D to A goodness.

Woo Audio TUBE mini Balanced Headphone Amplifier / DAC

August 1, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Just when I thought we’d seen it all when it comes to dongle DACs, Woo Audio pulls a rabbit out of the hat with their TUBE mini Balanced Headphone Amplifier / DAC. Yes, a portable pocket-sized Headphone Amp/DAC avec vacuum tubes.

BE@RBRICK Portable Bluetooth® Speaker in 400% Size

August 1, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Medicom Toy’s beloved BE@RBRICK collectible figures have got a new voice thanks to Ukrainian acoustic engineering company RINARO ISODYNAMICS.

Hegel Prepares to Launch Their New Flagship H600 Integrated Amplifier

August 1, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

Around these parts, Norway’s Hegel Music Systems is known for classic designs that offer appealing price to performance stats. The new H600 integrated amplifier sits at the top of their lineup of integrated amplifiers in performance, power, and price.

AVID HIFI’s Lovely Turntables Back in the USA!

July 29, 2023 Michael Lavorgna

I first saw a lovely AVID Acutus turntable up close and personal way back in 2006 and remember thinking—nice design! That first impression still holds to this day so I am thrilled to see AVID’s line of ‘tables available once again in the USA thanks […]