Amplifier Reviews
Review: A Desktop System – DeVore Fidelity micr/O | Enleum AMP-23R | Weiss DAC204
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.”
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: A Stack of Ayre 8s – CX-8 CD Player, KX-8 Preamplifier, VX-8 Power Amplifier
Three 8s to be exact including the new Ayre CX-8 CD Player and the even newer KX-8 / VX-8 Pre/Power amp combo in Barn and ready to play.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: July 21, 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: Carmen Villain | Music from The Living Monument
We’ve talked about US-born, Norwegian-Mexican artist and producer Carmen Villain before, specifically about Only Love From Now On her 2022 album that I found “Hypnotic, organic, and wonderfully strange.” Villain is back with another slice of wonder.
Digital Reviews
Review: Weiss DAC204 Digital to Analog Converter
The little DAC that could.
HiFi News
Meet Matrix Audio’s New Full Featured mini-i 4 and mini-i Pro 4 Streaming DACs
China-based Matrix Audio popped up on my radar thanks to a recommendation from someone in the know just in time for the recent release of their new mini-i 4 and mini-i Pro 4 Streaming DACs.
HiFi Thoughts
What Do You Really Think?
I get asked this question on occasion by people who’ve read a review of mine but believe I’ve left out what I really think. Are they right?
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: July 14, 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: ANOHNI and the Johnsons | My Back Was A Bridge For You To Cross
These days it’s hard not to be concerned. For some people, for people like me, that means it’s hard not to grow tired. Weary, even.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Vivid Audio Kaya K45 Loudspeakers
Engineering first. When some people look at a speaker from Vivid Audio, they don’t see engineering first, they see design. Which makes sense seeing as Vivid speakers don’t look like other speakers.
HiFi News
The Brand New Schiit Urd: CD Transport Meets USB Hub with a Twist (for less than you might expect)
Leave it to Schiit Audio to stir the pot with their new Urd CD Transport / USB Hub that costs less than you might expect. It is Schiit, after all.
HiFi News
SME M2 Series Tonearms Now Available in the US and Canada
SME was established in 1946 as the Scale Model Equipment Company but in 1959 the company turned their attention to tonearms and changed their name SME Limited. And the rest is hifi history.
HiFi Thoughts
How Much Is Too Much to Spend on Speakers?
I recently asked this very question on our Instagram page and received over 70 replies. As the range of responses show, the answer is a highly personal matter.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Zu Audio Definition 6 Loudspeakers
After listening to and enjoying the speakers from Odgen, UT-based Zu Audio at hifi shows for the past 18 or so years, I finally have a pair in Barn for review. It’s been a long time coming.
HiFi Thoughts
Further Thoughts on Dolby Atmos: By the numbers
I’ve received some interesting feedback from My Thoughts on Music Delivery Formats and The Biggest Advance in HiFi as well as from Darko’s latest Podcast. Interesting because some people completely missed my point.