In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Tube Integrated Amplifier
Every so often, the hifi underground surfaces and says, “You have to hear this.”
HiFi News
Luxman Launches Z Series with the L-507Z Integrated Amplifier
The new L-507Z integrated amplifier offers new Luxman tech inside, meant to improve the sound of music:
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: September 2, 2022
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: The Revelators | Revelators
“A meditation on community that caroms from root-down avant-funk to solitary cosmic minimalism and twinkling dubby ambience. Most importantly it is a deeply emotional record, the running soundtrack to a world in confusion.”
HiFi News
Bluesound’s POWERNODE EDGE: the Budget POWERNODE
Bluesound, known for their budget friendly streaming audio products, has lowered the price bar with the new POWERNODE EDGE.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review (and Video): A Credo / EMM Labs System
“Big room, small problems.” Big room, BIG system.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: August 26, 2022
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: Julia Jacklin | Pre Pleasure
Julia Jacklin is one of the kinda rare artists whose music is always welcome, no matter where/when it shows up. Like a beloved friend or kinda rare relative that you actually enjoy seeing.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Rethm Aarka Active Speakers
If you like the way the Rethm Aarka look, you should hear how they sound.
HiFi News
In Barn for Good: Michell Gyro SE Turntable
The most recent piece of my system-building puzzle recently arrived and you could say I’ve been waiting for it for 30 years.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: August 19, 2022
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: Jake Xerxes Fussell | Good and Green Again
Every once in a while, I want to slow down. Stop the steady stream of flickering images, words, and noise (internal and external) and pay attention to slower quieter things.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Marten Parker Trio Floor Standing Loudspeakers
You might think that all well designed and well made speakers are easy to like. In my experience, this isn’t always the case. Some speakers can sound downright foreign, as if their musical language isn’t the same as yours.
HiFi News
TM: Behind the Scenes
Sometimes, there’s a lot going on in the Barn but there’s not much to show for it. This is one of those times.
HiFi News
The Technics SL-100C Direct Drive Turntable Lands in the USA!
While the Technics SL-100C Direct Drive Turntable isn’t exactly new(s), it hit the EU/UK markets last April, the (good) news here is that it’s now available in apple pie country. Or Jersey tomato country as the case may be.