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Today I’m joined by WestminsterLab Founder and principal designer, Angus Leung, as we discuss the WestminsterLab products, the Quest linestage and REI monoblock amplifiers. In particular, we address the performance advances realized by using bridged pairs of REI amplifiers per channel, as he had originally designed them!

Today, we explore the advances that upgrading my original Von Schweikert Audio ULTRA.9 loudspeakers to the new Foundation Series of amplifiers delivers. Get ready to be amazed, because you won’t believe how much more resolution and refinement this upgrade brings.

Today, I will introduce the new, minuscule, overachieving integrated amplifier from Fosi Audio, the BT20A MAX, to the world! After reveling in its simply exceptional native voice, I pop the hood and supercharge it by dropping in a set of SparkoS Audio discrete OpAmps and really take it for a spin.

Today I walk you through the first half of the year’s calendar of events as show season ramps up for 2026. And I share a conversation I had with Bart Andeer, the managing partner of the first event of the year, the Florida International Audio Expo.

Today, I’ll introduce you to the pinnacle of the newest range of speakers to join the Børresen Acoustics lineup, the T5 SSE. Learn what makes this range of speakers in general, and this model in particular, so unique and such a value.

Today, we explore the remarkable attributes of the Von Schweikert Audio VR.thirty Foundation, with its unequalled degree of versatility of placement and room integration. This speaker clearly represents an exceptional value for those with the ability to make them a part of their system!

Today, we are going to take a dive into the performance of the two-hundred-dollar Fosi Audio ZP3 balanced preamplifier, yet another well-built and overachieving device. And then, we will give it an upgrade, rolling out the OpAmps with the SparkoS Labs SS3602 discrete devices. Spoiler alert! BIG difference!

Today we take a closer look at a new, world-class phono cartridge, the Hyper Analogue Sonic X4. The Sonic X-4 is the first no-holds-barred cartridge in the Hyper Analogue line. To realize a phono cartridge intended to exceed the performance of all others, EVERYTHING matters.

Updates on Damon Von Schweikert’s August visit to both install the VR.thirty Foundation loudspeakers for review, and to update the original amplifiers in my ULTRA.nines to the Foundation series. See what Damon accomplished during his visit!

Let’s take a closer look at the NADAC D DAC and NADAC C Clock, from Vancouver, BC, Canada’s Master Fidelity. Their unparalleled strengths allow them to reconstitute digital music files in the most natural, relaxed, artifact and distortion-free manner I’ve encountered, period!

There has been a lot to talk about with Poland’s LampizatOr, and today, I’m going to bring you up to speed. Today, we learn about the value-driven Genya and the bold new flagship, the Aphrodite.

Today, I’m introducing another über-affordable, even more accomplished DAC than the SU-1, my previous budget champion. I'm talking about the ninety-nine-dollar Fosi Audio Q6. And because its audio output op-amp is mounted in a DIP8 socket, we get to see how tube rolling impacts its performance. Get ready for an interesting ride…

Today’s episode features a product from a category that I don’t typically cover or particularly relish. But this one made such an impression that I had to share it with you. Meet the MRB-1, the distinguished entry model to Acora Acoustics’ most affordable product range.

Today, we meet the new Børresen Bass Modules, the new dipole subwoofers from Børresen Acoustics of Denmark. The launch event was held in Chicagoland, at the “Next Level HiFi” boutique shop in Wayne, IL. And today’s chat features “Jay’s Audio Lab” YouTube content creator, Jay himself. This is a fascinating, highly effective, and unique low-frequency... Read More »

I have been too engaged to produce a typical episode this week, so, I offer this short to explain what all is going on. See what is in store over the next few weeks! Have a look!

Over the past several years, I’ve had many interactions with and gotten to know the staff at Next Level HiFi in Wayne, Illinois. Today, we will hear from Next Level HiFi founder, Tyler Mueller, as he and I discuss some of the philosophies and standards set for and by him and his team. And, we... Read More »

Today, I’m presenting a preview of the pinnacle model of the latest Børresen Acoustics T series lineup, the majestic T5 Silver Supreme Edition, including a conversation with Audio Group Denmark’s North American Sales Manager, Peter Hansen. We will touch on some of the key attributes that define the SSE, or Silver Supreme Edition, enhancements, noting... Read More »

I have finally settled on and set up a print-on-demand store to offer branded merchandise for those subscribers and followers who want to show their support for my channel and writing. The offerings are very simple, just two items to start…a quality vintage tee shirt for about twenty bucks, or a very nice Under Armour... Read More »

Lots of news today…including some exciting very affordable electronics from Fosi Audio, and a new loudspeaker from Von Schweikert Audio, the VR.thirty. And, coming soon on the heels of these items will be the new Børresen T5 Silver Supreme Edition loudspeakers and the Critical Mass Systems Ultra-Gateway Rack system!