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Luxman LMC-5 Phono Cartridge | REVIEW

September 1, 2023 Marc Phillips 3

There’s a saying among high-end audio reviewers: “They don’t need reviews.” This saying usually pops up when a writer is interested in a certain brand or product, considers reaching out, and is told by a […]

Analog

Audio Note UK TT-Two Deluxe Turntable | REVIEW

August 4, 2023 Marc Phillips 3

Many years ago I had a discussion with the late Warren Jarrett, a Southern California dealer and distributor who happened to represent Audio Note UK at the time. I mentioned to him that I always […]

Analog

Pear Audio Blue Kid Howard Turntable | REVIEW

January 8, 2023 Marc Phillips 1

I needed a workhorse turntable. It took me over two years to decide on one, but I finally settled on the Pear Audio Blue Kid Howard turntable, complete with the Pear Audio Blue Cornet 2 […]

Buyers Guide

Best Cartridges, Tonearms and Headshells | Buyers Guide 2023

December 3, 2022 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Best Cartridges, Tonearms and Headshells | Buyers Guide 2023

Welcome to the Best Phono Cartridges, Tonearms, and Headshells section of the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for 2023. The Guide is more than “We heartily endorse this [fill in the blank].” This collection represents our […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Novel Noel from Lyn Stanley | The Vinyl Anachronist

September 27, 2022 Marc Phillips 4

What are my neighbors thinking about me right now, with me playing Lyn Stanley‘s Novel Noel over and over in September? I thought that guy didn’t like the holidays, man he never puts up decorations. […]

Buyers Guide

The Best Phono Preamplifiers | Buyers Guide Summer 2022

June 4, 2022 Editorial Staff Comments Off on The Best Phono Preamplifiers | Buyers Guide Summer 2022

Welcome to the Best Phono Preamplifiers section of the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2022. The Guide is more than “We heartily endorse this [fill in the blank].” This collection represents our enthusiasm. Every product […]

Buyers Guide

The Best Cartridges, Tonearms, and Headshells | Buyers Guide Summer 2022

June 4, 2022 Editorial Staff Comments Off on The Best Cartridges, Tonearms, and Headshells | Buyers Guide Summer 2022

Welcome to the Best Phono Cartridges, Tonearms, and Headshells section of the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2022. The Guide is more than “We heartily endorse this [fill in the blank].” This collection represents […]

Analog

Brinkmann Taurus Direct Drive Turntable | REVIEW

March 4, 2022 Marc Phillips 5

It seems as if the better part of last year was focused on reviewing the Brinkmann Taurus turntable. First, I arranged for a series of cartridges and phono stages that would be suitable for this […]

Analog

Koetsu Urushi Black with Koetsu Stepup Transformer | REVIEW

February 6, 2022 Marc Phillips 3

The Koetsu Urushi Black phono cartridge reminds me that in my more pretentious moments as a journeyman audiophile, I referred to myself as a “Koetsu Guy.” This was after decades of less expensive and mostly […]

Buyers Guide

The Best Phono Preamplifiers | Buyers Guide 2022

November 26, 2021 Editorial Staff Comments Off on The Best Phono Preamplifiers | Buyers Guide 2022

Welcome to the Best Phono Preamplifiers section of the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for 2022. The Guide is more than “We heartily endorse this [fill in the blank ].” This collection represents our enthusiasm. Every product […]

Buyers Guide

The Best Phono Cartridges, Tonearms and Headshells | Buyers Guide 2022

November 26, 2021 Editorial Staff 1

Welcome to the Best Phono Cartridges, Tonearms, and Headshells section of the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for 2022. The Guide is more than “We heartily endorse this [fill in the blank ].” This collection represents […]

Analog

Pass Labs XP-22 Preamplifier and XP-27 Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW

October 3, 2021 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Pass Labs XP-22 Preamplifier and XP-27 Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW

They’ve been here for a long time, this Pass Labs XP-22 preamplifier and matching XP-27 phono stage combo. Months, maybe even a year. They’ve watched other amps and preamps and integrated amps and phono stages […]

Components

Balanced Audio Technology VK-3500 Integrated Amplifier | REVIEW

September 26, 2021 Marc Phillips 2

It’s been twelve or thirteen years since I’ve had Balanced Audio Technology in for review. That previous time, the only real seat time I’ve had with BAT, was with a pair of all-tube separates that […]

Analog

Hana Umami Red Phono Cartridge | REVIEW

September 3, 2021 Marc Phillips 6

To understand why Part-Time Audiophile is taking another crack at reviewing the Hana Umami Red, especially just a few weeks after our own Mohammed Samji reviewed it in conjunction with his Technics SL-1210GAE feature, you […]

Loudspeakers

Falcon Acoustics LS3/5a MoFi Edition Loudspeakers | REVIEW

August 8, 2021 Marc Phillips 5

Of all the audio gear I came close to buying over the last forty years, I probably got closer to a pair of LS3/5as than anything else. I’m reminded of that constantly in the presence […]

Analog

Sumiko Celebration 40 MC Phono Cartridge | REVIEW

July 30, 2021 Marc Phillips 2

The Sumiko Celebration 40 moving-coil phono cartridge entered the stable during a very busy time for analog at my place. I’ve plenty of phono preamps and step-up transformers and cartridges in for review, and we’re […]

Analog

Sumiko Amethyst MM Phono Cartridge | REVIEW

July 18, 2021 Marc Phillips 1

This isn’t the first time in the last few months where I had to explain my reasoning behind reviewing a certain component. Take this new Sumiko Amethyst cartridge, a moving-magnet cartridge that retails for a […]

Show Report

Grover’s Wrap-Up and Best of Show | T.H.E. SHOW 2021

July 8, 2021 Grover Neville 2

THE SHOW 2021 was, by my estimation, a reason for cautious optimism. Everything appeared to go off without a hitch, attendees were well-behaved and plentiful enough, and exhibitors seemed pleased by the amount and depth […]

Show Report

PranaFidelity, Helius Designs, E.A.R., Townshend, Koetsu, Silversmith, Furutech | T.H.E. SHOW 2021

June 22, 2021 Grover Neville 2

PranaFidelity (website) was running a lovely demo system, and Steven Norber’s show systems and demos are always a treat. The man himself is much like his speakers, understated yet effortlessly classy. I was quietly greeted by […]

Show Report

Stenheim, CH Precision, WADAX, Neodeo, Brinkman, Koetsu, Audioquest, HRS | T.H.E. SHOW 2021

June 19, 2021 Grover Neville 1

Sunil Merchant of Sunny Components, a Stenheim dealer right here in Southern California, was putting on perhaps the most trafficked and popular room of the show. The room was so popular that despite being one of […]

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