In the interest of full disclosure, I reviewed the Aavik U-280 integrated amplifier and DAC ($18,000 USD) in a full Audio Group Denmark system that included the Aavik S-280 streamer ($12,000), the Ansuz Mainz8 C3 […]
The Sound Kaos Vox 3a is probably a speaker many of you have not heard of before. I certainly had not heard of it until Soo In of Enleum and Bakoon fame offered me a […]
For many years, Las Vegas in January had a singular meaning in the world of high-end audio–the Consumer Electronics Show. Opening up a new Focal Powered by Naim store in Las Vegas in January seems […]
Part-Time Audiophile will begin with the Audio Group Denmark (Ansuz, Aavik and Borresen) reviews this weekend with Marc Phillips’ review of the Aavik U-280 integrated amplifier/DAC. We are also in the process of reviewing the […]
When’s the last time you’ve heard a loudspeaker, such as the Neat Acoustics Ministra, with an isobaric woofer design? It’s been a while for me, too, but I recall two relatively small monitors from years […]
The least expensive super car is still a super car. Those who follow many of my reviews know I’m a bit of a car guy and the super car analogy immediately popped into my noggin […]
What’s next for the Part-Time Audiophile team in 2023? We’ll be attending the Florida International Audio Expo in Tampa from February 17th through the 19th. Editor-in-Chief Marc Phillips and Brian Hunter of the Occasional Podcast will […]
Disclaimer: I have not traditionally been a fan of horn speakers such as the Volti Audio Razz LE. Why then did I decide to accept an invitation from Greg Roberts, head man at Volti Audio, […]
Recently, while taking a break from reviewing two-channel gear, I became fascinated by the goings-on in the headphone community. This is part story, part review of how this happened. As much as my time permits […]
I know, two 2L Recordings in a row, but this is the best time to listen to the latest releases from this Norwegian label–in the middle of the winter. I managed to escape the last […]
The Part-Time Audiophile staff is very fond of the Merason DACs from Switzerland, brought to the US courtesy of Mark Sossa of Well Pleased AV. Dave McNair has reviewed the original Merason DAC1, and Marc […]
I needed a workhorse turntable. It took me over two years to decide on one, but I finally settled on the Pear Audio Blue Kid Howard turntable, complete with the Pear Audio Blue Cornet 2 […]
Last year it was Phono Preamplifier Central over here, with me being spoiled with one product after another while testing out the Brinkmann Taurus turntable. While I never quite picked a favorite—there were far too […]
I’ve developed a strange habit while listening to new releases for the first time. I press play, wander through the other rooms, and I almost dare it to lure me back into the listening room. […]
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s announcement of Naim Audio’s Naim New Classic line, stable-mate Focal has a new line of its own…the new Focal Vestia. Here’s the news release: CES, Las Vegas – January […]
A Naim New Classic Series? That sounds right up our alley considering our editor-in-chief used to call himself a “Naim man” back in the ’90s. So when we heard the news that Naim was going […]
Alright, drum roll. Here comes my favorite sounding room of the entire International Sound & Sight Exhibition in Singapore. The Børresen Acoustics loudspeakers, powered by Aavik electronics and Ansuz switch and Ansuz cables. Before we […]
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