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Andrew Jones Of Pioneer Fame Joins MoFi Electronics | The Occasional Podcast

May 12, 2022 Brian Hunter 0

One of the biggest PR news items coming out of AXPONA 2022 was perhaps the announcement of Andrew Jones joining the ranks of MoFi Electronics. Andrew has a long career developing speakers in HiFi, designing […]

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AXPONA 2022

AXPONA 2022 Wrap Up And Best Of Show | The Occasional Podcast

April 29, 2022 Brian Hunter 2

Even though our written coverage of AXPONA 2022 is still cranking out to the site, the principal writers for room-to-room impressions of the massive audio show that took place this weekend in Chicago sat down […]

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AXPONA 2022 Preview And An Interview With Linear Tube Audio

April 21, 2022 Brian Hunter 0

The Occasional Podcast dives deep into tube amplifier technology this week with Mark Schneider of Linear Tube Audio. Mark Adjusts our perspective on the possibilities of modern analog amplification with his latest creations under the […]

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Von Schweikert Audio Returns! | The Occasional Podcast

April 16, 2022 Brian Hunter 0

This week’s episode of PTA’s The Occasional Podcast sees the return of Damon Von Schweikert, CEO of Von Schweikert Audio. VSA has been producing high end loudspeakers for over 30 years. Damon has taken over […]

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Are We Heading Towards A Tube Shortage? | The Occasional Podcast

April 5, 2022 Brian Hunter 0

In our first episode of season 7, The Occasional Podcast takes a look at the ever-changing tube supply that feeds the needs of our precious analog amplifiers. Joined by PartTimeAudiophile’s own Editor-In-Chief Marc Phillips, the […]

Far Corners

The Ear Hair Revolution | The Far Corners

April 1, 2022 Modest I. Predlozheniye 1

There was a time, dear readers, when I would have been embarrassed to talk about my personal struggles with ear hair. I am still self-conscious about the excessive hair in my nostrils and my shoulders […]

The Ivory Tower

Big Kids Toys: Why Aren’t There More Audiophiles? | The Ivory Tower

March 27, 2022 Dave McNair 36

I recently attended an audiophile event at one of my favorite local hi-fi haunts, Big Kids Toys AV, in Greensboro, Noth Ca-Lylna. Owner Mike Toomey was one of the first folks I met when I […]

Audiophile Journal

Valentine’s Day Playlist | Qobuz

February 14, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook 3

Aaahhhhh yeaaahhh. You know what time it is!  After taking a worldwide tour on Radiooooo.com this morning, I was inspired to create our own little Valentine’s Day Playlist. To do so, I enlisted the help […]

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The Anatomy Of An Amplifier | The Occasional Podcast

January 26, 2022 Brian Hunter 1

This week’s episode of The Occasional Podcast is and educational journey through the innards of amplifier design. Guest Jason Stoddard of Schiit Audio walks us through the signal path from input to speaker, giving his […]

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An Interview With Naim Audio | The Occasional Podcast

January 13, 2022 Brian Hunter 3

Our hifi-centric show, The Occasional Podcast takes aim at British hi-fi once again this week with an interview with Naim Audio. Adding to the exploration of this sub-genre of audiophile products, this interview is actually […]

Audiophile Journal

Tom Sachs “Space Program: Rare Earths” | Audiophile Journal

January 10, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook 1

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 […]

Jazz Files

The Best Jazz CDs of 2021 | Jazz Files

December 31, 2021 Editorial Staff Comments Off on The Best Jazz CDs of 2021 | Jazz Files

The best jazz CDs of 2021? Vinyl is the most popular and desirable listening format. Do you agree? When it comes to jazz, that means reissued vinyl of largely dead jazz artists, since the majority […]

Audio-Life

McIntosh Labs x Jeep, and More | LA Auto Show 2021

December 23, 2021 Grover Neville 1

The most involving and enjoyable car stereo I’ve ever heard was in one a boxy white Volvo S70 my mother owned for the better part of my late childhood. Though branding was subtle, peering through […]

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Awards

Product Of The Season Awards! | The Occasional Podcast

December 16, 2021 Brian Hunter 2

It has been a wild ride for audio in the past year, and PTA’s The Occasional Podcast has captured some pretty influential moments. To recap all the amazing releases that happened, Marc, Mohammad, Grover and […]

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A History Of The LS3/5a Loudspeaker | The Occasional Podcast

December 8, 2021 Brian Hunter 2

There are many icons of high fidelity audio, from all manner of vintage pieces to cutting edge tech from the ultra high end to the staples of entry level. In this week’s episode of PTA’s […]

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A Beginner’s Guide To Wireless HiFi Audio | The Occasional Podcast

November 9, 2021 Brian Hunter 1

Codex, bluetooth, chromecast? This week’s episode of The Occasional Podcast has you covered with our wireless audio guide. If you are new to the idea, or are just looking for some interesting tips, tricks or […]

Jazz Files

A Love Supreme: Live in Seattle | Jazz Files

November 4, 2021 Editorial Staff 1

In 1965, John Coltrane was on a global tour to promote his then new recording, A Love Supreme. This tour would yield other Impulse! releases including Om, Selflessness, and a bootleg, Live in Antibes. Near […]

Audiophile Journal

Fern & Roby Raven III Loudspeakers | First Listen

October 31, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 5

Dave McNair and myself were itching to get back out on the road. The absence of audio shows had us growing restless with work-from-home life, and the impending end-of-days for longstanding events like Rocky Mountain […]

Jazz Files

The Beatles’ Let It Be, Super Deluxe | Jazz Files

October 28, 2021 Editorial Staff 2

Capitalizing on producer/director Peter Jackson’s upcoming six-hour extravaganza, The Beatles: Get Back, Apple Records issues yet another grand Beatles’ vinyl project, based on the Fab Four’s penultimate recording as a band. Following the release of […]

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Axel Grell – Designer of the legendary Sennheiser HD 600, 650, 800 and Orpheus Headphone System

October 25, 2021 Brian Hunter 2

Axel Grell has helped produce some of personal audio’s most iconic headphones. Working for Sennheiser, his resume includes such greatest hits as the HD 600/650, iconic HD800 and the cost-no-object Orpheus headphone system (gen 2). […]

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