HiFi News
Daily.Audio: a DailyAudiophile Alternative
I used to go to dailyaudiophile.com daily to see what was what in the great big wonderful world of hifi.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: January 16, 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: Secret Love by Dry Cleaning
Dry Cleaning bassist Lewis Maynard helps introduce the band’s latest, Secret Love released on 4AD last week, on album opener “Hit My Head All Day” and if you’re anything like me when it comes to groove, you’ll also find it successfully groovy.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Enleum AMP-54R Integrated Amplifier
You know an Enleum when you see one.
Music News
Bandcamp Takes a Stand Against AI
“Bandcamp’s mission is to help spread the healing power of music by building a community where artists thrive through the direct support of their fans.”
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Comparison: Eversolo DMP-A8 Streaming DAC/Preamp
The plan, the reason why the Eversolo DMP-A8 has arrived in Barn, is to compare it to the Atoll MS120 Streaming DAC that’s been here since November.
HiFi Thoughts
HiFi Thoughts: When I was a kid…
Nostalgia is a funny thing.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: January 9, 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: Origin by Kelly Moran
When life gives you lemons, listen to music.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Orpheus Lab Absolute Integrated Amplifier A Four I200
Settling down with an integrated amplifier over the course of nearly 3 months allows for a certain amount of ease. Relaxed listening, if you will, which is among my favorite kind.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Imersiv D-1 DAC
I first encountered the Imersiv D-1 DAC at Capital Audiofest 2025 in the Now Listen Here room, paired with amplification from Ayre powering Vandersteen Quatro CT Evo speakers. A system that made my Favorites of the show.
HiFi News
Cambridge Audio Introduces the Forthcoming L/R Series Active Speakers
Three models make up Cambridge Audio’s new L/R Series of active standmount speakers—the X, M and S—with the L/R X and L/R M incorporating the company’s StreamMagic Gen 4 platform bringing streaming in speaker. All-in-one.
HiFi News
Fidelity Imports Becomes the Exclusive US Distributor for Cambridge Audio
From where I sit, the right distributor can help their client’s businesses grow. The wrong one can help their client’s businesses shrink.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: We Carry Eden by Son Of Chi (Feat. Omar Ka)
“What kind of music do you like?”
HiFi Thoughts
Happy New Year!
It’s not complicated.
HiFi Thoughts
The Scenic Route
Imagine it’s back in the days when people used paper maps and some travelers are not sure which way to go at a fork in the road. Luckily there’s a gas station at the intersection so they stop to ask for directions.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: String of Hearts (Songs of HTRK) by HTRK
HTRK is the gift that keeps on giving and here on String of Hearts (Songs of HTRK) a host of guests cover their bests.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: 25 Favorites of 2025
I love and hate making these lists.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Dancin’ In The Streets by Rat Heart
I wish I could buy every album I wish I could buy. Then again I don’t.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Wilson Benesch A.C.T. 3Zero Loudspeakers
I can still remember the days when it paid to always have a good dictionary nearby. Those days when reading meant some form of print on paper where we learned about art, history, science, literature, and more.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Gauder Akustik Elargo 200 Loudspeakers
Ever since I reviewed the Gauder Akustik Capello 100 speakers, I’ve wondered what a bigger Gauder would sound like in Barn.
HiFi Thoughts
2025: A TM Year in Review & Images
Time is funny—an hour can feel like a second, a day can feel like a week, a week can feel like a month, and a month can feel like a minute.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: December 12, 2025
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: Jellywish by Florist
Florist fronted by singer-songwriter Emily Sprague have a sound I find attractive.
HiFi News
Devon Turnbull’s HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3 Opens Tomorrow at the Cooper Hewitt
I reported on Devon Turnbull’s HiFi Listening Room Dream No. 1 which was part of a sculpture exhibit at the Lisson Gallery in NYC in 2022.
HiFi News
Bang & Olufsen Celebrate Their Centennial with a Bang: Meet the Mirage and Phantom Limited Edition Speakers
Eye-catching and fetching?
Album of the Week
Twittering Machines Favorite Albums of 2025
I made a list, checked it twice, and decided to go short. Fifteen being this year’s magic number.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Thrax Enyo MK2 Vacuum Tube Stereo Integrated Amplifier
It’s been about 28 months since the Thrax Enyo integrated amplifier showed up here in the review pages.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: December 5, 2025
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.
