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Aavik 880 Line Launched | Announcements
When I went to Denmark last August, I was able to see and hear the new Aavik 880 amplification line. The 880 line is different from the other the other Aavik lines in many ways–most […]
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SpinStage from Andover Audio | Announcements
Our friends at Andover Audio, who make some of the best all-in-one “record players” we’ve heard at PTA, are now expanding into electronics with the SpinStage phono stage for just $249. The Andover Audio SpinStage […]
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Silent Angel Now Available in US | Announcements
Silent Angel is finally available in the US thanks to Specialty Sound & Vision. We’re working on getting some of this in for review! Here’s the press release: Silent Angel Makes High End Digital Affordable […]
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Ansuz Darkz D2W Anniversary Limited Edition | ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our friends at Ansuz in Denmark are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a limited edition of the Ansuz Darkz D2W resonance control devices. Editor-in-Chief Marc Phillips has been reviewing the Ansuz Darkz S2Ts with Aavik […]
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Rekkord Turntables to Be Imported by Vana LTD | ANNOUNCEMENTS
Here’s a great new entry into the world of affordable turntables–Rekkord of Germany, not being imported to the US. Here’s the press release: Nesconset, NY, October 6, 2022: Although Rekkord might not be a household […]
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Børresen M1 Loudspeaker Debut | NEWS
I’ve been talking and thinking about this darned Børresen M1 loudspeaker so much the last few weeks, it didn’t even occur to me that they hadn’t been officially announced until now. If you haven’t been […]
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Focal 300 ICA6 In-Wall Speakers Introduced | NEWS
Focal Naim has continued to press forward in 2022 with a series of promotions as well as the introduction of several new products. Today, Focal Naim announced the introduction of the Focal 300 ICA6 in-wall […]
AXPONA 2022
AXPONA 2022 Preview | AXPONA 2022
For some of the Part-Time Audiophile staff, including yours truly, AXPONA 2022 in Chicago will be the first high-end audio show we’ve attended for over two years. We’ve had a couple of shows recently, including […]
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Focal Chora Sale! | NEWS
Just last week we told you that Focal was having a sale on their headphones and in-wall speakers through the month of April. This sale includes the Focal Clear MG headphones, a favorite among some […]
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Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition | NEWS
Here’s the latest big announcement from Focal Naim–the Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition hi-fi system! Here’s the press release: March 23, 2023 – To mark the 10th anniversary of their merger, the respective figureheads in French […]
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Sonus Faber and Maserati Team Up on New Grecale | NEWS
Sonus faber and Maserati? Sounds like a dream! Here’s the latest press release on the new Maserati Grecale: MODENA, ITALY (March 22, 2022) – Sonus faber is thrilled to announce the integration of its award-winning […]
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Pro-Ject CD Box DS3 and S3 Debut | NEWS
Pro-Ject has just announced the launch today of two new CD players, the Pro-Ject CD Box DS3 and the CD Box S3. According to the press release from Pro-ject, these two new players are affordable, […]
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Luxman LMC-5 Phono Cartridge Released | NEWS
Luxman has been on an incredible roll over the last few years, producing one stunning world-class component after another, But the announcement of the new Luxman LMC-5 phono cartridge–the first Luxman cartridge in 40 years–is […]
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Analog Solidarity with Ukraine | NEWS
We’ve just received this press release from Garth Leerer of Musical Surroundings on analog solidarity with Ukraine during the Russian invasion: From Musical Surroundings, March 3, 2022: Analog Solidarity with Ukraine In a show of […]
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LSA VT-70 Integrated Amplifier | NEWS
You’ve probably heard all about the new Living Sound Audio VT-70 integrated amplifier in the audiophile press right now–most of the press coverage appeared after LSA’s announcement last week, and social media was buzzing–how could […]
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Sonus faber Omnia | NEWS
At PTA we have an affinity for Italian speaker company Sonus faber–their Maxima Amator won Product of the Year for 2021–and we also have an affinity for premium wireless speaker systems. So we’re pretty excited […]
Occasional Podcast
Al Schmitt, Legendary Engineer and Producer, Dies At 91 | The Occasional Podcast Interview
The sad news hit early Tuesday morning, music engineer and producer Al Schmitt had passed away at at 91. I got a chance to sit down with the music legend to chat about his legacy […]
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Wilson Audio Alexx V Launches with XVX DNA | Announcements
The Wilson Audio Alexx loudspeaker needs little introduction. I had instant envy the first time I heard it, with its thundering low frequency slam. The original Alexx was lead by Daryl Wilson while his father […]
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GEM Dandy Announces PolyRing Periphery and PolyRing Vinyl Clamping Rings
Just a day after we published the GEM Dandy PolyTable Signature review, we received a press release from George Merrill about two new accessories for his turntables–the PolyRing Periphery and PolyRing vinyl clamping rings. So […]
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Sonus Faber Lumina Makes Its Debut
This new announcement from Sonus Faber on the Lumina speaker line is interesting to us at Part-Time Audiophile–-on the same day these new speakers were announced to the public in the following press release, a […]