RMAF 2018: Cardas Audio Excels with Joseph and Doshi
I saw a lot of those Cardas Audio blue cables from their Clear and Clear Beyond line at the show. I have a theory on why this is…1. they sound damn good meaning they [...]
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RMAF 2018: Seeing Stars with Manger, MoFi
I always love discovering new gear that is musical. One of the new to me products presented itself in the MoFi Distribution room. Norbert Schmied and Jonathan Derda [...]
RMAF 2018: Must See Rooms of Sunday
There are over 400 brands exhibiting here at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. Making this event one of largest audio shows in North America. For some this can seem overwhelming. [...]
AXPONA 2018: The Audio Surgeon, just what the doctor ordered
Climbing the peaks of the auditory mountain top can be quite the adventure, that is, if you have the right guide. Step in Dr. Andrew S. Collen, better known in audiophile [...]
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 [...]
RMAF 2017: Ryan and Auralic light the way
The Story California based Ryan Speakers, LLC has been making waves in a lake of calm, rocking a few boats along the way. Debuting their affordable R-Series speakers back in [...]
LA Audio Show 2017: Inaugural event targets newcomers as well as hard-core hobbyists
If organizers of the Los Angeles Audio Show battled any jitters while planning their brand-new event in a very crowded year, those fears likely have eased in recent weeks. [...]
High End 2017: Auralic G Series and Ryan drop the hammer
Auralic is bringing some new innovations to elevate their already great digital streaming offerings with the introduction of the G-Series. We tracked down Wang Xuanqian, [...]
AXPONA 2017: Zesto takes tubes to the next level
George and Carolyn Counnas are two of the nicest people in the high-end. A visit to the couple’s exhibit room at a show always results in interesting conversations about [...]
AXPONA 2017: Joseph Audio, Jeff Rowland, Cardas put things in perspective
“The t-i-i-i-i-i-mes they are a ch-a-a-a-a-a-nging,” howled a high-pitched, impossibly nasal singer as I entered a room at AXPONA that highlighted equipment by Joseph [...]