Twittering Machines

Album of the Week: Samuel Kerridge | Kick To Kill

July 22, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

On Kick To Kill, Samuel Kerridge plays puppet master pulling Industrial heart strings so tight I nearly had to dance.

Review: ModWright KWH 225i Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

July 20, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Power. Sweet, sweet power. I suppose there’s such a thing as too much power when it comes to hifi, but I think it’s actually bad sounding power we’re talking about as opposed to too much.

Meet Almira: Lowther’s First New Speaker in 30 Years

July 18, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Lowther Loudspeaker Systems Ltd. released its first speaker in 1934, a decade in the making. The sleeping giant of single driver fame has awakened once more with the Almira, their first new speaker in 3 decades.

I Walk the Line: Reflections on Paul Klee’s Twittering Machine

July 16, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

This article originally appeared in Inner Magazine (2017). I have made a few minor edits to bring my thoughts up to date.

#NewMusicFriday: July 15, 2022

July 15, 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: Destroyer | LABYRINTHITIS

July 15, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

One of things I like about Destroyer’s LABYRINTHITIS is how its shape shifts more often than leaf shadows on a windy day.

In Barn for Review: Marten Parker Trio Floor Standing Loudspeakers

July 13, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

I’ve long admired the speakers from Sweden’s Marten at HiFi shows over the years but I’ve never had the pleasure of living with a pair. Until now.

Review: Devon Turnbull/OJAS at Lisson Gallery

July 12, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Context is key.

In Barn for Review: SOULNOTE A-2 Integrated Amplifier

July 11, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

When I first heard the company name for the A-2 Integrated Amp, I thought of the Italian jazz record label that released over 350 records from the likes of Bill Dixon, Mal Waldron, and Cecil Taylor.

DarkoAudio Podcast: The Real Value of Measurements

July 10, 2022 Michael Lavorgna

Of all the Darko.Audio podcasts I’ve had the pleasure to be a part of, The Real Value of Measurements is among my favorites. Why?

#NewMusicFriday: July 8, 2022

July 8, 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. Spirit Exit by caterina barbieri Caterina Barbieri: Spirit Exit (light-years) Sound Of The Morning […]