New flagship headphones are on the way from Meze Audio — say hello to the new Empyrean! Many of you are aware that the first-gen Empyrean were among the very best-received headphones your $3,000 could buy. […]
Breaking news has it that beloved audiophile brand Audio Research may be in trouble. As you probably know, the company was recently purchased from (what’s now called) the McIntosh Group a couple of years ago. What you […]
Just got a note from the Technics team about a new direct-drive turntable, the SL-100C. This new ‘table falls in their “Premium” (aka, entry-level audiophile) line, alongside the recently-reviewed SL-1500 (check that review out here), […]
The first time I met Gary Morrison in person, for our Down Under Audio exhibits at the 2016 Newport Show, I quickly learned he had a fondness for well-timed flatulence. He was a master at […]
To all of you doing your part to stay home and flatten-the-curve, Raven Audio is pleased to bring you a shelter-in-place event! Visit Part-Time Audiophile on April 24th at 9pm Eastern to see and hear concert violinist and […]
It is that time of year. The time when we throw caution (and budgets) to the wind and scoop up the very best deals available in high-end audio. It’s time for Black Friday/Cyber Monday! Ready? […]
Looks like someone is troubling the waters, and Apple is not going to be thrilled about the splash. Nevertheless, DXOMark, the company that has made a name testing the visual capabilities of digital camera gear, has […]
Merrill Audio (website) is bringing the costs down. Way down. I love it when that happens. In this case, we have an (r-)evolutionary advance on Class-D amplifiers, the tech that audiophiles love to hate. Despite the […]
Something new from Rogers High Fidelity — a bit of old-world/new world. On the one hand, you have a completely hand-wired amp with a massive toroidal power supply — the PSU on this guy is […]
Fans of the site know that Bricasti Design has been an in-house favorite for years. Contributing reviewer John Richardson recently reviewed the M1 Classic, an experience that set a highwater mark for reference sound in […]
Times up, waits over, let the queuing begin! Qobuz (website), the European music streaming service, is finally here and is set to challenge Tidal on its home turf — sound quality. But unlike Tidal, Qobuz is […]
For immediate release Marc Phillips, known in the high-end industry for both his writing and his role as an importer and distributor, has joined the editorial staff at Part-Time Audiophile. Phillips will take over as […]
SAN DIEGO, CA — You’re probably asking why we—a hi-fi mag—are reporting on a Sony A7C camera. The truth is we’re only Part-Time Audiophiles. After hours we each have family life, social functions, and several […]
ATLANTA (PTA) — Lee Scoggins, the Atlanta-based high-end audio journalist, has been promoted to International Editor for Part-Time Audiophile as part of its aggressive expansion into an inclusive multi-national and multi-cultural corporation. Reporting by Eric Franklin […]
Roon Labs expands to cover Google Chromecast devices. Pretty decent headline, there. I’ve been mucking about with Google Home (and smart speakers from some other vendors) and I have to say, those devices aren’t terrible. […]
McIntosh Labs MC452 gets a major upgrade — say hello to the MC462. Bigger, badder, bolder — 450 watt stereo amplifier. From the press release from McIntosh Labs: McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home […]
Some very good industry news this morning from Roon Labs! Congrats to our good friend Dipin and the rest of the Roon team! From the press release: New York, NY, 4th June 2018– Roon Labs […]
Want to see something cool? Something you can fondle and share? Well, you’re in luck because Dust & Grooves has a limited time exclusive offer for you PTA readers. Check it out: the Deluxe Second Edition of Dust & Grooves! This […]
BRINKMANN BLOOMS AT MUNICH 2018 Audio Legend Unveils FIVE New Products at Munich High End Munich, Germany—May 10, 2018: Munich High End 2018 will be the most important trade show in Brinkmann’s 33-year history. Once […]
From Marten.se In 2018 we celebrate Twenty years in the High-End audio business. While we take a moment to reflect, we are still working hard behind the scenes. Marten has an exciting year ahead with […]
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