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Loudspeakers

Sonner Audio Legato Unum Loudspeaker | REVIEW

December 18, 2020 Eric Franklin Shook 1

The story begins with my coverage of the Sonner Audio (website) Legato Unum at hi-fi shows, and what I found accompanying the brand. Touring the hi-fi show circus circuit I often found myself face-to-face with […]

Headphones

FOCAL Stellia Headphone, Arche Amplifier | REVIEW

December 12, 2020 Nan Pincus Comments Off on FOCAL Stellia Headphone, Arche Amplifier | REVIEW

I don’t listen to headphones like the Focal Stellia (website). Okay, let me back up—I listen to headphones all the time, just not for pleasure, but rather to check my work in the studio and […]

Headphones

FOCAL Utopia Headphone, Arche Amplifier | REVIEW

December 11, 2020 Grover Neville 2

Focal Utopia. “World’s Best Headphone.” This was the proclamation made by the man who gave me my first job doing headphone reviews, my mentor and predecessor at Innerfidelity, Tyll Hertsens. As a young teenager I […]

Loudspeakers

Vimberg Amea Loudspeakers | REVIEW

November 20, 2020 Marc Phillips 7

The Vimberg Amea (website) loudspeaker is a two-way, stand-mounted loudspeaker. I’m bringing this up first for a very good reason. When I first arrived at the front door of the Part-Time Audiophile headquarters more than […]

Loudspeakers

Acora Acoustics SRC-2 Loudspeakers | REVIEW

November 14, 2020 Dave McNair 16

After living with Acora Acoustics SRC-2 loudspeakers in my listening room, I consider these granite speakers to be the newest member of a very small group of speaker systems that are the absolute state of […]

Headphones

Audeze LCD-1 Headphones | REVIEW

November 13, 2020 Eric Franklin Shook 3

This is the story of the Audeze LCD-1 and my emotional rejuvenation. As the pandemic pushed me into a bit of a social lull, I turned to the arts. Days began to fly off the […]

Headphones

HEDDphone by Heinz Electrodynamic Designs | REVIEW

November 8, 2020 Nan Pincus 1

We live in a society that favors the visual. With the election in our rearview (kind of), this fact is constantly reinforced everywhere. Images sell or persuade, and in doing so they change the way […]

Components

BorderPatrol P21 EXD 300B Amplifier | REVIEW

November 6, 2020 John Richardson 2

This one is a bit of a convoluted story, let me tell ya. One sunny day in the early pre-COVID winter, Gary Dews, the head guy at BorderPatrol Audio (website), paid me a visit bearing gifts. […]

Loudspeakers

Spatial Audio Lab M3 Sapphire Loudspeaker | REVIEW

October 25, 2020 Steve Folberg 20

A little history, before we discuss the Spatial Audio Lab M3 Sapphire loudspeaker. About fifteen years ago, I was auditioning loudspeakers one after the other, like somebody trying on an armload of pants in a […]

Loudspeakers

Sonus faber Lumina III Loudspeakers | REVIEW

October 11, 2020 Marc Phillips 3

After spending the first 24 hours with the new Sonus faber Lumina III loudspeakers, here’s what I came up with. First, imagine you’re not an audiophile. You’re just a consumer looking for a nice pair […]

Digital

Naim Audio Mu-so 2nd Generation Wireless Music System | REVIEW

October 2, 2020 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Naim Audio Mu-so 2nd Generation Wireless Music System | REVIEW

  The Naim Audio Mu-so changed the way I listen to music. That’s not hyperbole, a ready-made pull quote that Naim can use in their print ads. A few years ago, I was lucky enough […]

Analog

Glanz MH-124S Premium Tonearm | REVIEW

September 27, 2020 Richard Mak Comments Off on 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 flawless sonic performance, making […]

Review

Wilson Audio Pedestal | REVIEW

September 26, 2020 Mohammed Samji 1

Over the years, we’ve tried endless numbers of tweaks to get the most out of our components. Some work, others don’t, and some behave as un-wanted tone controls. It’s a puzzle that every audiophile loves […]

Components

Audio by Van Alstine SET 120 Control Amplifier | REVIEW

September 19, 2020 Eric Franklin Shook 6

This is a story about that time I joined a cult (or maybe two). In this review I stand to gain nothing and lose everything by telling you how staggeringly capable the Audio by Van […]

Digital

BorderPatrol SE-i DAC | REVIEW

August 8, 2020 Dave McNair 8

Whenever the talk of my distaste for digital audio comes up among audiophile friends, there are usually two things mentioned. First, I’m asked “What DAC are you using?” The second thing commonly said is “You […]

Loudspeakers

Joseph Audio Pulsar2 Graphene Loudspeakers | REVIEW

August 6, 2020 Marc Phillips 11

I first met Jeff Joseph of Joseph Audio (website) back in 1992 at the first Stereophile show in Los Angeles. We were both still in our twenties at the time, as I later learned that we […]

Digital

Bowers and Wilkins Formation Duo Loudspeakers | REVIEW

August 1, 2020 Mohammed Samji 5

The availability of streaming devices is endless, offering convenience and friction-free listening. We have become accustomed to a quick tap or voice command and the tunes start flowing. Although I am blessed with an incredible reference […]

Components

McGary Audio SA2 Power Amplifier | REVIEW

July 31, 2020 John Richardson 4

When I first set eyes on the attractive McGary Audio SA2 vacuum tube amplifier, the first thought that entered my head was “stingray.” Anyone who has observed this sea creature will know immediately what I […]

Components

TIDAL Audio Prisma Preamplifier | REVIEW

July 24, 2020 Dave McNair Comments Off on TIDAL Audio Prisma Preamplifier | REVIEW

Is the absence of any coloration its own signature coloration? During my time with the TIDAL Audio Prisma preamplifier, I found myself asking that very question. People like me who listen to music for a […]

Loudspeakers

Stenheim Alumine 2 Loudspeakers | REVIEW

July 12, 2020 Marc Phillips 3

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 want to sit down and listen to […]

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