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Home2021September

Month: September 2021

The Occasional Podcast: Now on iTunes!
Occasional Podcast

A Guide To Tube Amplifiers | The Occasional Podcast

September 30, 2021 Brian Hunter 1

This week’s episode of PTA’s The Occasional Podcast provides a fresh outline for understanding tube amplifiers in high fidelity audio. Thanks to the help of Gary Dews of Border Patrol Audio Electronics and Mark Schneider […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Steve Million & Sarah Marie Young, Jazz Words | The Vinyl Anachronist

September 28, 2021 Marc Phillips 2

Here’s the thing about reviewing all this contemporary jazz, specifically when it comes to singers and their accompaniment. I find it a rare occurrence when the vocals match the music. I’m not talking about quality, […]

Components

Balanced Audio Technology VK-3500 Integrated Amplifier | REVIEW

September 26, 2021 Marc Phillips 2

It’s been twelve or thirteen years since I’ve had Balanced Audio Technology in for review. That previous time, the only real seat time I’ve had with BAT, was with a pair of all-tube separates that […]

Loudspeakers

MC Audiotech Forty-10 Loudspeakers | REVIEW

September 24, 2021 Marc Phillips 3

It’s been a while since my last installment of The Smoking Jacket, thanks in general to the pandemic, but I wanted to remind everyone that one of my favorite parts about smoking cigars is the […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Jackson Potter, Restless | The Vinyl Anachronist

September 23, 2021 Marc Phillips 1

Jazz guitarist Jackson Potter certainly has that young Chet Baker, who’s-the-kid vibe, and his debut album Restless is certainly is one of those calling cards where the performer gets a chance to play a little […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Benjamin Schnake Ensemble, The Joy of Playing | The Vinyl Anachronist

September 21, 2021 Marc Phillips 1

Today is officially the last day of summer, and the cooler and possibly rainy weather here in the Pacific Northwest today almost feels celebratory. We’re talking about a summer where on the hottest day here […]

Components

Allnic Audio T-2000 30th Anniversary Integrated Amplifier | REVIEW

September 19, 2021 Marc Phillips 5

You know how I used to start off each of my integrated amplifier reviews with an opening paragraph on why I love integrated amplifiers? Yes, I made a promise not to do that ever again, […]

Audio-Life

Acora Acoustics, The Audio Company and Sweet Melissa Records | On The Road

September 17, 2021 Dave McNair 1

[Editor’s Note: While brainstorming how to best tell the story of our road trip to The Audio Company, Dave and I (Eric Franklin Shook) considered drilling down into the specific sound of each room, but instead […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Trio Mediæval, Solacium | The Vinyl Anachronist

September 16, 2021 Marc Phillips 1

My favorite 2L Recordings albums tend to be those that feature the human voice, such as in a choir. The reason is simple–there’s something gloriously pure about the sound of a human voice, as found […]

Announcements

Paul DiComo, Audio Industry Veteran, Passes at 70

September 15, 2021 Editorial Staff 1

Paul DiComo, longtime Polk Audio and Definitive Technology sales and marketing manager, lost his battle with cancer and died peacefully with his wife Susan Putnam by his side on Friday, September 10, 2021. Paul was […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Greg Loughman, Re: Connection | The Vinyl Anachronist

September 14, 2021 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Greg Loughman, Re: Connection | The Vinyl Anachronist

I’ve been going on and on about the wonderful and daring Swiss and Russian jazz albums I’ve been receiving, and how their distinctly European takes on simple trios and quartets has re-energized my enthusiasm for […]

Analog

Acoustic Signature Typhoon NEO Turntable and TA-5000 Tonearm | REVIEW

September 12, 2021 Dave McNair 3

Does anyone really NEED a $34,000 turntable/arm/cartridge setup like the Acoustic Signature Typhoon NEO, TA-5000 and Acoustical Systems Palladium? Well, of course not! Okay, let me qualify and rephrase that. If someone is a serious […]

Components

BorderPatrol SE300B-EXD Stereo Power Amplifier | REVIEW

September 10, 2021 John Richardson 1

Gary Dews is one of those people who is welcome at my home any time. He’s a wonderful guest and great conversationalist, and he always shows up with an unexpected and welcome gift! I don’t […]

The Occasional Podcast: Now on iTunes!
Occasional Podcast

What Are Meta Materials? Do Expensive Cables Matter? | The Occasional Podcast

September 9, 2021 Brian Hunter 1

There is a lot of ground covered in the 1 hour and 29 minutes that makes up The Occasional Podcast this week. Kicking off the show is Dan Clark of Dan Clark Audio with a […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Ilugdin Trio, My Story | The Vinyl Anachronist

September 8, 2021 Marc Phillips 2

This week’s international jazz surprise comes, once again, from Russia. My Story from Ilugdin Trio isn’t as esoteric as some of these other albums I’ve been reviewing–even from fellow Russians such as LRK Trio. Instead, […]

Analog

Allnic Audio H-5500 Phono Preamplifier and Amber MC Cartridge | REVIEW

September 5, 2021 Marc Phillips 4

The Allnic Audio H-5500 phono preamplifier forced me to ask myself a serious question—am I still a tube guy? Just a few weeks ago I stood in front of my ever-evolving reference/review system and wondered […]

Analog

Hana Umami Red Phono Cartridge | REVIEW

September 3, 2021 Marc Phillips 6

To understand why Part-Time Audiophile is taking another crack at reviewing the Hana Umami Red, especially just a few weeks after our own Mohammed Samji reviewed it in conjunction with his Technics SL-1210GAE feature, you […]

Announcements

Rocky Mountain Audio Fest comes to an end.

September 2, 2021 Editorial Staff 1

Just before noon today, it was announced that RMAF 2021, and its subsequent events, are no more. A letter received by press members and exhibitors revealed the details of that decision. With the reported rise […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Kenny Shanker, Beautiful Things | The Vinyl Anachronist

September 2, 2021 Marc Phillips 1

Saxophone player Kenny Shanker and his new album, Beautiful Things, act as quite the polar opposite to the Swiss and Russian jazz that has dominated my review schedule over the last few weeks. These international […]

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