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#NewMusicFriday: August 12, 2022

August 12, 2022 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: Nate Wooley | Ancient Songs of Burlap Heroes

August 12, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

“Is that Jacques Coursil?” Stephen asked as we drove to the local Bar & Grill.

Darko.Audio Podcast #40: The MoFi Scandal and More

August 10, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

The latest Darko.Audio podcast finds us covering a number of topics from streaming technology’s life-span to the most contentious news to hit the world of hifi in years – The MoFi Affair.

In Barn for Review: GoldenEar Triton One.R Tower Speakers

August 10, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

When I hear GoldenEar, I think value.

In Barn for Review: Bel Canto e.One C6i DAC Integrated Amplifier

August 9, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

A Bel Canto stack!

#NewMusicFriday: August 5, 2022

August 5, 2022 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: Goat Girl | On All Fours

August 5, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

As I slurped down my ShopRite sushi after battling the 95+ degree tropical NJ heat, “Anxiety Feels” from Goat Girl’s 2021 stunner On All Fours came on Roon Radio and I thought, “I must have written about this record. It’s so damn tasty!”

Review: AVM OVATION A 8.3 Integrated Amplifier

August 4, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

The AVM Ovation A 8.3 Integrated Amplifier is a hybrid design, featuring a pair of AVM-branded ‘803 T’ dual triodes in the preamp married to a Class A/AB high current MOSFET output offering 200 Watts of power into 8 Ohms and 330 into 4.

In Barn for Review: Riviera Labs APL10 Preamplifier & AFM25 Monoblock Amplifiers (a new TM chapter)

August 1, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Some of you may be thinking, “It’s about time!” I agree!

#NewMusicFriday: July 29, 2022

July 29, 2022 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: Florist | Florist

July 29, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Spanning nearly an hour’s worth of collaborative joy, Florist’s self-titled 4th LP was recorded outside the Brooklyn-based band’s home in a rented house up the Hudson Valley.

Review: LUMIN U2 Mini Digital Transport/Streamer

July 28, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Perhaps more than any other audio component, you want a streamer to get out of the way. The less you ‘hear’ a streamer, the better.

System Building: The Leben CS600 Integrated Amplifier (the Return)

July 27, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

When it comes to picking pieces for my system, I like to take my time.

Auralic Updates the ALTAIR and ARIES Music Streamers

July 25, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

You may be wondering what Auralic could possibly add to their already feature-rich ALTAIR G1 and ARIES G1 Music Streamers. The kitchen sink?

#NewMusicFriday: July 22, 2022

July 22, 2022 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.