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Announcements

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Mastering Process | NEWS

July 27, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Mastering Process | NEWS

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (website) President, Jim Davis, released a statement today regarding their mastering process and transparency. Reporting by Eric Franklin Shook Before we get on about Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs, it bears repeating […]

HubCon 2022

Dave School and The Scully Record Lathe | HUBCON 2022

July 10, 2022 Eric Franklin Shook 1

Editor’s Note: Before we dive into Hubcon 2022 coverage, let’s take care of the elephant in the room—what the hell is Hubcon? Hubcon is a gathering of Part-Time Audiophile writers and editors. During our planning […]

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 […]

The Ivory Tower

Why Do Records Sound Better? | The Ivory Tower

October 17, 2020 Dave McNair 46

Into The Groove Why do a lot of us audiophiles (and casual listener types) prefer the sound of records over the same music released digitally? Is it something about the inferiority of digital? Are vinyl […]

The Ivory Tower

Hi-Fi: What Does It Sound Like? | The Ivory Tower

July 11, 2020 Dave McNair 38

Most activities and hobbies have their particular lingo. I think it’s one of the more fun aspects of any shared pastime. Members can talk to each other in secret code.  Words and Photos by Dave […]

The Occasional Podcast: Now on iTunes!
Occasional Podcast

What Is Mastering? | The Occasional Podcast

May 20, 2020 Brian Hunter 3

Have you ever wondered what the heck Mastering is? I mean, we have tons of “Remasters” available for purchase, but what does that really mean? PTA contributor Dave McNair leads us though the maze of […]

The Loudness Wars
The Ivory Tower

The Loudness Wars | The Ivory Tower

March 28, 2020 Dave McNair 5

The Loudness Wars I had an article sent to me recently about how streaming has ended the loudness wars. The article was so factually incorrect that I am inspired (agitated?) to offer my perspective on […]

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