As we mentioned last week, just near the end of our coverage of the 2023 Capital Audiofest, we received an amazing treasure chest of images from our own Grover Neville. I tried to implement as […]
This week’s episode of our audio-centric The Occasional Podcast features none other than Sean Casey of Zu Audio, and a separate breakdown of the upcoming Florida Audio Expo with show runner Bart Andeer. The Florida […]
If you’ve followed Marc Phillips’ adventures in Denmark, specifically his visit to Audio Group Denmark where they make Børresen speakers, Aavik amplification and Ansuz cables and accessories, you’ll know they are at the forefront of […]
A number of years ago, long before I reviewed this SPL Elector, I stumbled upon a really neat headphone amplifier. I don’t recall exactly how I found out about it; maybe through an on-line audio […]
In ancient Hebrew, Zion is a sanctuary or refuge. I can certainly attest to the musical experience created when a pair of Ampsandsound Zions power my system; a space of refuge is created. A sanctuary […]
Every year at Part-Time Audiophile, the editors discuss whether or not we should do another year-end Holiday Gift guide. I’m not particularly fond of the idea. I’m not a big holiday person after my early […]
Our good friends at Triode Wire Labs cables, BorderPatrol amplification and Volti Audio speakers attend nearly every high-end audio show in the US, which is hard work. Their motto, however, displayed on the wall, is […]
There is nothing worth hating in hi-fi, other than bad editorial policy. Unfortunately, said policy was on display rather more than expected at CAF 2022. This did nothing to stop those in the know from […]
Like my recent attendance at the Toronto audio show, I didn’t go to the 2022 Capitol Audiofest on an official show report mission for Part-Time Audiophile. I went to have some fun and laughs with […]
When I went to Denmark last August, I was able to see and hear the new Aavik 880 amplification line. The 880 line is different from the other the other Aavik lines in many ways–most […]
“They’re going to sell a ton of these.” This was my initial reaction to what I heard once the music started. I say this, because I think I have a grasp on the market at […]
Last year we were blown away by the NOLA Champ S3 speakers that Marc Phillips later reviewed, and also in our report from Capital Audiofest 2021. Reporting by Eric Franklin Shook This year, it’s the all […]
On the face of things, one might think this is last year’s system brought around for an encore. Yes, the Fern & Roby Raven III speakers (rumored revised) are back, along with the ModWright KWH […]
Our coverage of Capital Audiofest 2022 is pouring out into the site as we speak (pardon the expression, I type, you read). But if you really want to cut to the chase, check out this […]
The Audio Company of Marietta, Georgia, USA is always proud to show their VAC, Masterbuilt, Von Schweikert systems in the large rooms at audio shows, and in dominating fashion. Which was still the case at […]
Audioshield Distribution, distributor of Credo Audio, EMM Labs/Meitner Audio, and Van den Hul partnered with Linear Tube Audio (LTA) to produce an unexpectedly inviting and downright sensual pairing. Let me explain. Reporting by Eric Franklin Shook […]
Geshelli Labs is known for making hyper cool and crafty headphone amplifiers and small desktop DACs, at affordable prices, and doing it all in the USA. They partnered with ZMF Headphones and Spirit Torino Headphones […]
Our own Dave McNair told us about the Alta Audio Hestia II going into Capital Audiofest 2022, raving about their sound. Dave had heard the Hestia II recently in Toronto during the Toronto Audiofest of […]
Two brands that I’ve experienced before, however never — together. AGD Productions has been winning hearts and minds with their GaN Tube electronics, which really involve no tubes at all, just a GaN module, housed […]
Our friends at Andover Audio, who make some of the best all-in-one “record players” we’ve heard at PTA, are now expanding into electronics with the SpinStage phono stage for just $249. The Andover Audio SpinStage […]
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