Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Solstice by A.A. Williams
I’ve always been genre fluid.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Devialet Astra Opéra de Paris Integrated Amplifier System
When it comes to hifi, can we really have it all—looks, style, substance, and great sound? This is one question the Devialet Astra Opéra de Paris Edition raises and my answer, after having lived with one, is a very confident hell ya!
TM News
Thank You For Our Best Year-To-Date Yet
Twittering Machines is my job. I know you probably knew that but it’s relevant to the subject at hand—TM is having its best year yet as measured by how many people find their way here every day.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: June 5, 2026
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: Leaving None But Small Birds by The Body and BIG|BRAVE
How’d I miss this?
HiFi News
The AudioQuest DragonFly Copper DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amp Has Landed
Can you believe the first AudioQuest DragonFly DAC—v1.0—arrived, alighted?, some 14 years ago? Where does time fly?
HiFi News
Klipsch Unveils the (Mini Me) Heritage Rebellion Premium Bookshelf Loudspeaker
Are you a fan of vintage salesmen samples? I am.
HiFi News
Bowers & Wilkins New Flagship 800 Series Diamond Loudspeakers Have Arrived
I have a soft spot, a certain nostalgia if you will, for the classic B&W 801 loudspeaker.
HiFi News
File Under Bad News: Jürgen Reis Has Left MBL
I recently received an email from Jürgen Reis, MBL’s chief engineer for more than 40 years, announcing he’s no longer with the company.
HiFi News
Grimm PA1 Monoblock Amplifiers to Debut at High End Vienna 2026
One thing I’ve learned from spending time as a reviewer with the Grimm MU2, LS1c Active Loudspeaker System, and as an owner of the MU1 is to expect the unexpected when it comes to sound quality from everything Grimm.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Wattson Audio Madison Power S
The Wattson Audio Madison Power S was designed to the perfect power companion for the Wattson Madison Streamer.
HiFi News
Stereophile Sold!: On Mergers, Acquisitions & Value
Back in my IT days we had a number of suitors express interest in buying our company.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: May 29, 2026
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: Nocturnal Consolations by Iztok Koren & Raphael Rogiński
We first visited Polish guitarist Raphael Rogiński and his album Plays John Coltrane and Langston Hughes back in 2024.
Digital Reviews
Review: LAiV Crescendo Verse DAC
LAiV Audio is three for three when it comes to delivering affordable DACs that don’t sound cheap.