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Loudspeakers

Volti Audio Razz LE Loudspeakers | REVIEW

January 15, 2023 John Richardson 3

Disclaimer: I have not traditionally been a fan of horn speakers such as the Volti Audio Razz LE. Why then did I decide to accept an invitation from Greg Roberts, head man at Volti Audio, […]

Munich 2022

The Big Living Voice Room | High End 2022

May 30, 2022 Marc Phillips Comments Off on The Big Living Voice Room | High End 2022

When I attended High End in Munich in 2019, the big Living Voice room really stood out for me. First of all, it was like a forest in there, with plants everywhere and a huge […]

Capital Audiofest 2021

Volti Audio, BorderPatrol, Triode Wire Labs, Innuos | CAF 2021

November 18, 2021 Scot Hull 5

Volti Audio, BorderPatrol, Triode Wire Labs exhibit something truly special and worthy of your undivided attention at Capital Audio Fest 2021. The Story by Eric Franklin Shook This story goes back almost a year or […]

Components

BorderPatrol SE300B-EXD Stereo Power Amplifier | REVIEW

September 10, 2021 John Richardson 1

Gary Dews is one of those people who is welcome at my home any time. He’s a wonderful guest and great conversationalist, and he always shows up with an unexpected and welcome gift! I don’t […]

Components

McIntosh C49 Preamplifier and MC312 Power Amplifier | REVIEW

July 2, 2021 Graig Neville 1

I feel like I’m the designated Part-Time Audiophile power lifter lately. I received another freight shipment containing the McIntosh C49 preamplifier and MC312 power amplifier, weighing in at back squat workout weight of 234 lbs. […]

Components

Audio Hungary Qualiton A20i Integrated Amplifier | REVIEW

June 11, 2021 Graig Neville Comments Off on Audio Hungary Qualiton A20i Integrated Amplifier | REVIEW

Human communication is a fickle thing. Even languages like English have plenty of room for interpretations and inferences that are often misunderstood. Take, for example, the Audio Hungary Qualiton (website) A20i tube integrated amplifier that […]

Components

Rotel Michi S5 Power Amplifier and P5 Preamplifier | REVIEW

June 4, 2021 Graig Neville 1

Harkening from the Land of the Rising Sun, the Rotel Michi P5 Preamplifier and Rotel Michi S5 Stereo Amplifier presented an imposing pair in my listening room. Weighing in at a hefty 50 lbs. for […]

Buyers Guide

The Best Floorstanding Speakers | Buyers Guide Summer 2021

May 15, 2021 Editorial Staff 7

The Best Floorstanding Speakers [Editor’s note: Welcome to the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2021! These are the best floorstanding speakers that we, the PTA team, have personally heard.] Magnepan LRS ($650 pr USD) […]

Components

Decware Zen Triode SE84UFO2 Power Amplifier | REVIEW

April 16, 2021 John Richardson 6

First, a disclaimer. I own this Decware Zen Triode amp and bought it for myself, so it’s not a typical “loaner” that we reviewers normally get to evaluate. Steve Deckert, Decware’s head guy, normally doesn’t […]

Loudspeakers

Volti Audio Razz Loudspeakers, Part Two | REVIEW

February 26, 2021 Graig Neville Comments Off on Volti Audio Razz Loudspeakers, Part Two | REVIEW

When PTA Editor-in-Chief Marc Phillips asked me to co-review the Volti Audio Razz loudspeakers, of course I said I was interested. This would be my first official review for Part-Time Audiophile, and I’d be fulfilling […]

Loudspeakers

Living Voice IBX-R3 Loudspeakers | REVIEW

January 15, 2021 John Richardson 3

Here’s a little witticism for you all to ruminate upon before I dive into the Living Voice IBX-R3 (website) loudspeakers: “You can have it all, but just not at the same time.” My wife really […]

Buyers Guide

The Best Floorstanding Speakers | Buyers Guide 2021

December 4, 2020 Editorial Staff 19

The Best Floorstanding Speakers [Editor’s note: Welcome to the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for 2021! This year we decided to mix it up a little by breaking up the Buyers Guide into sections, which makes […]

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. […]

Components

Vinnie Rossi L2i Integrated Amplifier | REVIEW

May 24, 2020 Marc Phillips Comments Off on 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 his tremendous L2 amplification line. […]

Analog

Pear Audio Blue Kid Thomas turntable | REVIEW

March 20, 2020 Scot Hull 1

The Pear Audio Kid Thomas turntable I had in for review came to me by way of Dr. Vinyl, a local audio dealer, and Audio Skies, the US importer for Pear. I had seen this […]

Occasional Magazine

The Occasional Magazine Volume 6 | Now Available!

March 15, 2020 Editorial Staff 1

They say that the magpie is the cleverest of all birds. They say it also has quite an eye for bright and shiny toys. This time through, our magpie has found all manner of shiny […]

THE Show 2019

PranaFidelity, Helius, E.A.R., Furutech | T.H.E. Show 2019

June 22, 2019 Marc Phillips Comments Off on PranaFidelity, Helius, E.A.R., Furutech | T.H.E. Show 2019

In the upcoming Summer Issue of The Occasional, I talk about all of the fantastic brands I’ve discovered over the last year or so, pretty much since I’ve joined the Part-Time Audiophile team. PranaFidelity is […]

Munich 2019

Marc’s Wrap Up | High End 2019

June 8, 2019 Marc Phillips 1

So what did I learn during my first trip to High End 2019 in Munich, which also happened to be the first time I set foot in Europe? Let’s go through the list: Go to […]

Munich 2019

Living Voice R25A, a Small Miracle | High End 2019

May 17, 2019 Marc Phillips 1

Everyone’s looking for giant killers in this hobby. I’ve always maintained that they don’t exist, that elusive component that gets the job done for an insanely low price. (I also maintain that the Law of […]

Munich 2019

Sunday Highlights | High End 2019

May 14, 2019 Marc Phillips 2

I made it to the end of High End 2019 in one piece. It’s Sunday, the last day of the show, an abbreviated work day that only lasted six hours. There were no major mishaps […]

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