Fern and Roby Maverick Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW
I originally intended to include this review of the Fern and Roby Maverick phono preamplifier as part of my testing of their Montrose turntable and tonearm. Things changed [...]
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Stenheim Alumine 2 Loudspeakers | REVIEW
Whenever I see a pair of two-way monitors with a high price tag such as the Stenheim Alumine 2 loudspeakers from Switzerland, I’m immediately intrigued and I immediately [...]
Fern & Roby Montrose Turntable and Tonearm | REVIEW
A few months ago, Dave and Carol Clark of Positive Feedback made a social media post where they told friends in the industry they were looking for a new turntable and asked [...]
Audio Research CD6 SE Compact Disc Player/DAC | REVIEW
When’s the last time you heard a new CD player and thought wow, this sounds terrific? I’m not talking about digital in general or a DAC, but a one-box CD transport/DAC [...]
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 [...]
Fluance RT85 Reference Turntable | REVIEW
The Fluance RT85 Reference turntable retails for $500. That’s very important to me from a historical standpoint, so allow me to elaborate. I came up with the $500 Rule for [...]
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 [...]
Fern and Roby Raven II Loudspeakers | REVIEW
Reviewing the Fern and Roby Raven II loudspeakers reminds me of April last year, when Eric Franklin Shook and I visited the Fern and Roby factory for an article and photo [...]
Palmer 2.5i Turntable and Audio Origami PU7 Tonearm | REVIEW
This review of the Palmer 2.5i turntable and the Audio Origami PU7 tonearm has been decades in the making. If you’ve been following the Vinyl Anachronist columns on Perfect [...]
Fern & Roby Factory Tour (Photojournal)
RICHMOND, VA (PTA) — Throughout the year of 2019, a few of us at Part-Time Audiophile have spent what we see as a warranted amount of time in adoration of everything [...]
