Richard H. Mak
Richard is a full time investment manager from Toronto, Canada. But when he is not trading equities or reading research reports, he is a Part-Time Audiophile and by all account, a very serious one! His […]
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Music
The Music List: Is It Really Necessary? | The Vinyl Anachronist
A few weeks ago, I found myself editing an equipment review and I got to that section. You know the section, the one where the reviewer gathers up copious notes on the music used during […]
Analog
Ana Mighty Sound, Great Cartridge Maker and Rebuilder | REVIEW
Before I even bring up Ana Mighty Sound (website), let me state that I abhor rebuilt cartridges. They are to me, unholy, defiled, inferior, and more often than not, a far cry from the real […]
Analog
ZYX Ultimate Airy X Cartridge | REVIEW
The first time I listened to the ZYX Ultimate Airy X cartridge it instantly reminded me of Scot Hull’s wife, Julia. I know that sounds strange, and even Scot’s probably thinking “WTF, Marc?” right about […]
Munich 2019
Here I Go! | High End 2019
I’m heading out today to High End Munich 2019, the biggest hi-fi show on earth. I’m an old veteran of what used to be the biggest hi-fi show on earth, the Consumer Electronics Show in […]
Audiophile Journal
The Voice That Is! Presents Vertere Acoustics
Dealer events and audiophile society meetings can be tricky when they’re held in hotel conference rooms–I know because I did my share of them over the last few years. These rooms tend to be big, […]
Components
Vinnie Rossi L2i Integrated Amplifier | REVIEW
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last couple of years, you’re probably aware that Vinnie Rossi has been shaking up the world of high-end audio shows with his tremendous L2 amplification line. […]
Analog
Vertere Acoustics MG-1 Turntable and SG-1 Tonearm | REVIEW
Between a worldwide pandemic, the death of reason and civility, and accidentally scratching my favorite Stones’ Sticky Fingers import pressing, I had a serious case of the blues. When I found out Norm Steinke of […]
Buyers Guide
The Best Audio Accessories | Buyers Guide Summer 2021
[Editor’s note: Welcome to the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2021! These are the best audio accessories and assorted “tweaks” that we, the PTA team, have used.] The Best Vinyl Accessories AnalogMagik All In […]
Buyers Guide
The Best Audio Accessories, Tweaks, and Voodoo | Buyers Guide 2021
[Editor’s note: Welcome to the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for 2021! This year we decided to mix it up a little by breaking up the Buyers Guide into sections, which makes it a far more […]
Audiophile Journal
The Voice That Is! Presents John Marks, Zesto Audio and Bricasti Design
I went almost thirty years without traveling back to the Philadelphia area where I once lived, but now thanks to Doug White and The Voice That Is! I’ve been there twice this month. Just three […]
THE Show 2019
Marc’s Wrap Up | T.H.E. Show 2019
After T.H.E. Show 2019, I did something that I should have done at High-End 2019 in Munich–I stayed a couple of extra days after the show ended. A good friend of mine called me just […]
Components
Merrill Audio Christine, Merrill Audio Element 118 | REVIEW
In this review, Rick takes a good look at the Merrill Audio Christine preamplifier and the Merrill Audio Element 118 monoblock amplifiers. Back of the Class? Ever since their introduction in 1958, Class D amplifiers […]
TAVES 2016
TAVES 2016: Truely Nola
By Richard H. Mak I wasn’t sure whether the sign posted on the door of Foldback Sound is meant to be humorous or sarcastic, let’s just say his creativity (or lack thereof) has at least […]
TAVES 2016
TAVES 2016: Audiophile seminars
By Richard H. Mak There were many seminars this year at TAVES with great attendance by people who came to learn about new technologies and new trends in the Hi-Fi world. One of these seminars […]
