Glanz MH-124S Premium Tonearm | REVIEW
The Glanz MH-124S Premium tonearm review is the most difficult review I have ever done for two reasons. The first reason is the sheer beauty of the tonearm and its absolutely [...]
acoustical systems
Jeff Rowland Design Group Conductor Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW
Having a Jeff Rowland Design Group product in my reference system reminds me, in a roundabout way, of one of the greatest hi-fi systems I’ve heard. This happened [...]
Rega P10 Turntable | REVIEW
By means of introduction to the Rega P10 turntable, let me start by saying that I work as a mastering engineer. For some time, I’ve wanted to upgrade my current turntable, [...]
Marc’s Capital Audiofest Wrap-Up | CAF 2019
Much of my Capital Audiofest wrap-up has already been telegraphed. I talked about my favorite rooms in The Occasional Podcast, and I’ve hinted as much in these show [...]
Doug White and The Voice That Is! | CAF 2019
If you listened to The Occasional Podcast‘s wrap-up of the 2019 Capital Audiofest, you probably know that most of the Part-Time Audiophile team–Scot Hull, Eric [...]
Lab12 Melto2 Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW
The Lab12 Melto2 phono preamplifier reminded me of how I sometimes get really excited about trying new outboard phono stages—and this is from a guy whose first article [...]
The Part-Time Audiophile guide to the best hi-fi gear of 2017
Picking the best audio component of the year is kind of like pondering your ultimate list of girls to ask to the high school prom. There are many very attractive choices, but [...]
High End 2016: The Acoustical Systems Apolyt, a vinyl-spinning Leviathan
High-end audio is a run for who makes the biggest speakers, amplifiers, and of course turntables. As of 2016, the trophy for the biggest, meanest, spinner goes to the [...]
RMAF 2015: Feickert Analogue Woodpecker delivers on expectations
This is a turntable I’ve been waiting a long time to hear: Dr. Feickert’s Woodpecker. The Woodpecker is the base model in Feickert’s line ($6,500 USD), and [...]
High End 2015: Zellaton
There is something about historic brands, they have a special charm which I find irresistible. We have witnessed the re-birth of famous 19th century maisons in watchmaking [...]
