As the Airmotiv GR1 headphones land in my lap I realize that I’ve been spoiled rotten. Lately it’s been headphones from the likes of Audeze and Focal, brands of which nearly define the best-of-the-best offerings […]
The Best Headphones [Editor’s note: Welcome to the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2021! These are the best headphones and headphone amps that we, the PTA team, have heard.] In-Ear Monitors (IEM) 1MORE Triple […]
SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND (PTA) — I’ve been a fan of iFi Audio electronics for some time now. iFi always has a great presence at audio shows, and their booths do more than impress. Currently I have […]
SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND (PTA) — Just released the new iFi Audio ZEN Phono phono-stage, which adds to the existing ZEN series which already features the ZEN Blue (in for review) and Zen DAC. What’s remarkable about […]
It’s difficult to get a new loudspeaker brand off the ground in today’s high-end audio market. I should know, since I’ve tried to do it several times as an importer and distributor. You need so […]
LOS ANGELES (PTA) — Alaia (“ah-lye-a”) is the Hawaiian word given the wooden surfboards originally used by the Hawaiians in the 19th century. Alaia Audio in partnership with LKV Research electronics, made their world debut […]
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 probably a much […]
Outside of the big CanJam ballroom at RMAF, several manufacturers like iFi Audio, Centrance, and SPL were setup and the extra space there (and proximity to Pint Brothers bar) was welcome. SPL offers some of […]
In the past, I have loved the iFi Audio gear for my computer audio playback system. Everything I have tried has worked well and, maybe best of all, the individual pieces are usually just a […]
Going analog, without breaking the bank This is what I currently use as front end: A Garrard Classic 401 idler drive turntable, bought new old stock, fitted on a massive Baltic birch plywood plinth, sitting […]
If there is one major question that I get all the time is how to improve the Raspberry Pi streamer performance. The most obvious choice is to upgrade the power supply. What the RaspberryPi.org suggests […]
Welcome to your completely unnecessary and wholly unsolicited Part-Time Audiophile guide to the holidays, Part 2 of a bazillion. You’re welcome. Vinyl Affordable vinyl is not impossible, but it is not a given either. You […]
iFi-Audio has been slowly but surely consuming all of the air in the affordable high-end audio market — or, at least, making a damn good attempt at it. We’ve covered some of their products over the […]
During last summer I was given the opportunity to bring the iFi nano DSD on vacation with me. Despite the moderate size this little DAC-headphone amplifier managed not only to put a smile in my […]
Don’t know about you, but I love listening to music. Not just the radio when driving or the occasional record. I start my day with music and one too many times I refuse to hit […]
iFi Audio is a fascinating brand, focusing (almost) exclusively on portable personal audio. Audio-Head‘s Brian Hunter took a look at some of their earliest offerings for Part-Time Audiophile last year and has another stack of their components in for […]
Darren Censullo of Avatar Acoustics was showing off a whole suite of nifty widgets from budget-minded iFi Audio. He had the entire lineup, stacked, which made for a rather interesting presentation — but the sound […]
I suppose I ought to be in Newport right now, taking in T.H.E. Show. But … well. I’m not. Instead, I just got back from a very relaxing week-long stay in the Outer Banks of North Carolina […]
The “h” is silent By Brian @ Audio-Head iFi Audio is a relatively new company that produces digital audio components with the budding audiophile in mind. The iFi brand is a subdivision of Abbingdon Music […]
I’ve had fun directing others on interesting ways to find an Avatar Acoustics show-room at audio shows before. My advice has been to “follow your nose” — Avatar’s Darren Censullo has a tendency to do […]
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