Twittering Machines

In Barn for Review: Audio Note DAC 4.1x IZVOR Balanced

September 20, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

The Audio Note DAC 4.1x IZVOR uses a discrete 18-bit R2R ladder DAC module filled with Audio Note’s own resistors to convert digital to analog with no oversampling, no jitter reduction, no noise shaping, and no re-clocking.

#NewMusicFriday: September 18, 2026

September 18, 2026 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: Kytytsi by Svitlana Nianio

September 18, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Svitlana Nianio is a Ukrainian avant-garde singer-songwriter. In today’s world, that makes me want to embrace her and her music all the more.

Imersiv D-1 DAC Followup & Some Thoughts on System Building

September 17, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

I reviewed the Imersiv D-1 DAC back in March and bought the review unit.

Classic Albums: Prayers on Fire by The Birthday Party

September 16, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Following a band, or in this case a musician, for some 40 years teaches the inevitable acceptance of change.

Devialet Debuts the Phantom Ultimate 98 dB – Pulse Blue

September 15, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

The new Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB – Pulse Blue is not almost blue, not kind of blue, but bluer than blue.

#NewMusicFriday: September 11, 2026

September 11, 2026 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: Deliverance And Spiritual Warfare by Holy Tongue

September 11, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Deliverance And Spiritual Warfare by Holy Tongue was released by Amidah Records on 05 May 2023 yet its relatively new to me.

Schiit Audio Builds a Better Bifrost and Charges $100 Less for It

September 11, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Leave it up to Schiit to build a better product and reduce its price.

Review: Aesthetix Calypso Eclipse Tube Linestage & Atlas Eclipse Power Amplifier

September 10, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

In the land of Aesthetix, the Eclipse versions of the Calypso preamp and Atlas amp are the top of the line, sitting above the Classic and Signature versions. What makes an Eclipse different?

The Wattson Audio Madison Phono Stage Is Here Offering Voltage, Current, and Optical Input Options

September 10, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Well not literally here, as in In Barn, but available to purchase.

Introducing Master Fidelity’s NADAC S Music Server

September 9, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

Master Fidelity’s new NADAC S Music Server joins the rest of the NADAC stack which includes the NADAC D DAC, NADAC C Master Clock, and NADAC L Line Stage Preamplifier.

Recommended Systems #2: Gauder Akustik, Soulution

September 8, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

A superb simple system.

Happy Labor Day

September 6, 2026 Michael Lavorgna

That’s my grandfather, Michael Patrick Lavorgna.

#NewMusicFriday: September 4, 2026

September 4, 2026 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.