Announcements
iFi ZEN One Signature
Just last week I was exclaiming to the PTA team that most DACs should include Bluetooth, at least as an added convenience. For when the teenageers want to take over the hi-fi system and give […]
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Rotel A12MKII, CD14MKII and RCD-1572MKII
Following the launch of the A14MKII, RA-1572MKII, RA-1592MKII, RC-1572MKII and RC-1590MKII last year, during Rotel’s 60th Anniversary, more upgraded models appear today to deliver on the same sonic promises made a year ago. Another victory […]
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Zesto Audio Bia 200 Select Stereo Power Amplifier
At PTA we live for new amplifiers, so when the news was announced that Zesto Audio was introducing their new Bia 200 Select Stereo Power Amplifier the writing (and editing) team was overjoyed, and ready to […]
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Qobuz DUO: Share The Highest Quality Listening Experience For Two
Exciting news from Qobuz arrives today, which in our minds is just in time for Valentines Day. Nothing says “I love you” like enjoying your music together, or apart from each other in separate rooms. […]
Audiophile Journal
Tom Sachs “Space Program: Rare Earths” | Audiophile Journal
Tom Sachs’ SPACE PROGRAM : RARE EARTHS The Deichtorhallen Hamburg is pleased to host Tom Sachs (website) and his team of sculptor-astronauts as they prepare to advance space exploration on their next interstellar mission, SPACE […]
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YG Acoustics Peaks Series Loudspeakers
Just in time for the new year, YG Acoustics launches a new, more affordable speaker line called the Peaks Series. Models start at just $8,500 pr USD. More information can be found below. Enjoy! The […]
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Sound by Singer Welcomes 2022
NEW YORK (PTA) — News from Andrew Singer of Sound by Singer arrives to welcome in the new year, and bring wishes of comfort to those working from home again in 2022. Sound by Singer […]
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AudioConLA 2022: Postponed
With the statistics of Omicron variant cases on the rise, we see prudent moves being made from AudioConLA. PRESS RELEASE AudioConLA 2022 Postponed (Dec. 27th) For the last fifteen years, Sarah and I have been […]
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Vandersteen Model 1Ci+
When you fire-up the reminiscing machine and think deeply about how you became and audiophile, you often think back to your first real hi-fi purchase. For me it was the Vandersteen 1C. I had owned […]
Capital Audiofest 2021
Best of Show and Wrap-Up | CAF 2021
ROCKVILLE, MD (PTA) — Glad to be back at Capital Audio Fest for 2021. Arriving on Thursday it was a bit emotional for me, seeing all the exhibitors finishing the final bits of system setup […]
Capital Audiofest 2021
Audio Note UK, Deja Vu Audio | CAF 2021
Audio Note UK and Deja Vu Audio — I feel like I’ve been to this island oasis before, cocktails anyone? The Story The whole vibe in this room was the story. For me it wasn’t […]
Capital Audiofest 2021
Amped America, Acoustique Quality, The Audio Legacy, Unison Research | CAF 2021
A fantastic display of active and static components from Amped America, Acoustique Quality, The Audio Legacy, and Unison Research. The Story The room featured two systems, both active, but sadly only one of them did […]
Capital Audiofest 2021
20/20 Evolution Systems, Conrad-Johnson, Kharma Elegance, Kuzma, Aurender, Lampizator, Truitt Physics, Kimber Kable, Torus Power, Artesania Audio | CAF 2021
20/20 Evolution Systems of Potomac, Maryland was showing one of the most impressive sounding systems at Capital Audio Fest 2021, featuring brands from Conrad-Johnson, Kharma Elegance, Kuzma, Aurender, Lampizator, Truitt Physics, Kimber Kable, Torus Power, […]
Capital Audiofest 2021
Arion Audio, VPI Industries, Audio Research Corporation, Nordost Cables | CAF 2021
Arion Audio and VPI Industries were showing new products at Capital Audio Fest 2021. Alongside reference components from Audio Research Corporation and Nordost Cables. The Story Truth be told, I didn’t make my way to […]
Capital Audiofest 2021
NOLA by Accent Speaker Technology, VAC, Nordost | CAF 2021
NOLA by Accent Speaker Technology introduced us to their newest and most affordable open-baffle floorstander to date. Along with Valve Amplification Company (VAC) and Nordost cable keeping things lusciously simple and high-end. The Story NOLA […]
Capital Audiofest 2021
McGary Audio, Salk Sound, Exogal, Purifi, Anticables | CAF 2021
Fast becoming one the best pairings we’ve heard are the Salk Sound speakers, with the McGary Audio tube amplifiers and Anticables cables (still an odd name for a cable company, but I like it). Salk […]
Capital Audiofest 2021
Treehaus Audiolab | CAF 2021
You don’t come across single brand systems at audio shows that often, so when the opportunity arises I take advantage. Treehaus Audiolab founder and designer Rich Pinto was demonstrating a full line of electronics and […]
Capital Audiofest 2021
Dr. Vinyl, ModWright Instruments, Larsen, Ideon, Pear Audio Blue, 432 EVO, Puritan Audio Labs, MosArt | CAF 2021
Dr. Vinyl of Baltimore, Maryland was the ringmaster of our two ring audio circus at Capital Audio Fest 2021. Displaying an active collection of components that blended seamlessly and with gusto, from brands like ModWright […]
Capital Audiofest 2021
Dr. Vinyl, McGary Audio, Qln, Backert Labs, Reed, CEC, Kleinbeck, Puritan Audio Labs, MosArt | CAF 2021
Dr. Vinyl of Baltimore, Maryland was putting on a clinic at Capital Audio 2021. Displaying an active collection of components that he knows intimately, from brands like McGary Audio, Qln, Backert Labs, Reed, CEC, Kleinbeck, […]
Capital Audiofest 2021
Command Performance AV, Qln, The Gryphon, J. Sikora, Doshi, Innuos, GigaWatt, Swisscables, Well Pleased AV | CAF 2021
Command Performance AV put forth one of the better exhibits at Capital Audio Fest 2021, featuring products from Qln, The Gryphon, J. Sikora, Doshi, Innuos, GigaWatt, Swisscables, with a little help from their friends at […]
