Audio by Van Alstine SET 120 Control Amplifier | REVIEW
This is a story about that time I joined a cult (or two). In this review I stand to gain nothing and lose everything by telling you how staggeringly capable the Audio by Van [...]
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Hi-Fi: What Does It Sound Like?
Most activities and hobbies have their particular lingo. I think it’s one of the more fun aspects of any shared pastime. Members can talk to each other in secret code. [...]
AudioQuest Niagara 1200 and 3000 Power Conditioners | REVIEW
At a recent high-end audio show I sat with a group of colleagues in the hotel lobby and discussed, as we often do, what we had seen that was worthwhile. One person asked an [...]
Doshi Audio EVO Series Tape Head Preamplifier | REVIEW
Words and Photos by Dave McNair I had a fantastic time putting the most excellent Doshi Audio Tape Head Preamplifier through its paces. This latest version, labeled the EVO [...]
Vinnie Rossi L2i Integrated Amplifier | REVIEW
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last couple of years, you’re probably aware that Vinnie Rossi has been shaking up the world of high-end audio shows with [...]
PS Audio Stellar M1200 Monoblocks
We’re big fans of the PS Audio Stellar line–Marc Phillips just reviewed the PS Audio Stellar phono stage, and Dave McNair owns the Stellar line stage as part of [...]
The Audio Company, Von Schweikert, VAC, Esoteric, MasterBuilt, Kronos | FLAX 2020
If you’ve listened to our Florida Audio Expo wrap-up on The Occasional Podcast, you’ll know that there was once again consensus on the most impressive room at the [...]
Joseph Audio, Doshi Audio, Cardas Audio, Berkeley Audio, Aurender | FLAX 2020
Reported by Dave McNair When I walked into the Joseph Audio, Doshi Audio and Cardas Audio room at the 2020 Florida Audio Expo, I heard Jeff Joseph playing Brubeck’s [...]
A Teaching Moment with Robyatt Audio | CAF 2019
WASHINGTON DC (PTA) — Capital Audiofest, along with most audio shows, have a sense of urgency about them. It springs from various places in the heart. For the [...]
Zu Audio, Rogue Audio, Rupert Neve, Fidelice, ModWright, MoFi | CAF 2019
WASHINGTON DC (PTA) — Two new writers have joined the Part-Time Audiophile staff. Luckily for us, both were able to join us at Capital Audiofest 2019. Before the show [...]
