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Atoll Gamme PR400 Signature Preamplifier | REVIEW

January 9, 2022 Graig Neville 3

I started this review of the Atoll Gamme PR400 Signature preamplifier and I suddenly felt all stodgy, struggling to explain the qualities and attributes of this piece of gear. But then I realized, oh my […]

Announcements

Vinnie Rossi BRAMA: Integrated, Preamp, and Amplifier | NEWS

October 26, 2021 Editorial Staff 1

The long-awaited Vinnie Rossi BRAMA Collection (website) has finally arrived. Two years in the making, an ultra-sleek, ultra-high-end class of product. The new BRAMA Collection is comprised of a trio of smartly designed components: Preamp, […]

Announcements

NEW Rotel Preamplifiers: RC-1590MKII and RC-1572MKII

May 25, 2021 Editorial Staff Comments Off on NEW Rotel Preamplifiers: RC-1590MKII and RC-1572MKII

Three new preamplifiers launch from ROTEL (website) today. Each model features upgrades in circuitry and components from the award winning Michi Series of ROTEL components. Recently Rotel released a similar update to three of the […]

Components

Parasound Halo P 6 2.1 Channel Preamplifier and DAC | REVIEW

May 9, 2021 Graig Neville 1

Parasound has been an audio name for quite a while. They were well-established way back during my audiophile indoctrination in the late ’80s. While they still have the classic line, now called New Classic, they […]

Components

Mola Mola Makua Preamplifier | REVIEW

February 28, 2021 Grover Neville 6

The Mola Mola Makua (website), much like the Tambaqui (review) before it, was a device utterly unknown to me before this review. Naming gear after exotic fish isn’t a new concept–I own a pair of […]

Announcements

Bryston Introduces all-new BR-20 Preamplifier

October 8, 2020 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Bryston Introduces all-new BR-20 Preamplifier

PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO (PTA) — Every definition of the word honor is at play here. Brian Russell was the President of Bryston, and a well known figure in hi-fi for several decades. His work at the […]

Announcements

McIntosh MC830 Solid State Amplifier and C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

September 17, 2020 Editorial Staff Comments Off on McIntosh MC830 Solid State Amplifier and C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

BINGHAMTON, NY (PTA) — McIntosh is on a roll with their retro styled components. Today introducing two new open-chassis designs that are sure to entice. First the MC830 Solid State Amplifier dishes out a remarkable […]

Announcements

Mytek Audio Empire DAC/Streamer/Preamplifier

September 15, 2020 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Mytek Audio Empire DAC/Streamer/Preamplifier

NEW YORK, NY (PTA) — Mytek Audio begins a new chapter of product development with their latest flagship Empire-series products, starting with the all new Empire DAC/Streamer/Preamplifier. The Empire series is a completely new platform […]

Announcements

Audio Research Makes Updates to the LS28SE Preamplifier | Announcements

June 8, 2020 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Audio Research Makes Updates to the LS28SE Preamplifier | Announcements

Just a couple of weeks after finishing the review on the extraordinary Audio Research CD6SE compact disc player/DAC (review to appear in late June), I received this press release from ARC on the new LS28SE […]

Audio-Life

Vitus Audio Factory Visit | Man About Town

October 19, 2019 Richard Mak Comments Off on Vitus Audio Factory Visit | Man About Town

A trip to the Vitus Audio Factory Denmark, a country with a landmass 1/25th the size of Ontario Canada and a population of only 5.6 Million, occupies one of the most prestigious spots in the […]

Canada

Vancouver Audio Festival 2018: Wrapping up with Igor Kivritsky

May 7, 2018 Rafe Arnott 1

The 2018 Vancouver Audio Festival (VAF) had a charm about it that most shows lack, and that’s not because AXPONA, or RMAF don’t have style or class, or great people, vendors, and attendees… it’s strictly […]

AXPONA 2018

AXPONA 2018: Triangle Arts stays golden with Eggleston Works

May 3, 2018 Rafe Arnott Comments Off on AXPONA 2018: Triangle Arts stays golden with Eggleston Works

Every time I see one of the big gold Reference-level ‘tables by Triangle Art the theme song from the Sean Connery film Goldfinger starts playing in my head. It’s not even a conscience effort on […]

AXPONA 2018

AXPONA 2018: In-depth with Zesto Audio

April 26, 2018 Rafe Arnott 1

Music is a thread that seems to run through the lives of audiophiles. I say “seems to” because often in my conversations with those who profess to be said audiophiles at large high-fidelity trade shows […]

AXPONA 2018

AXPONA 2018: Vinnie Rossi has $15,000 Statement mono blocks, and pre-amplifier in prototype stages

April 13, 2018 Rafe Arnott 1

Vinnie Rossi, the man behind the critically-acclaimed, and popular LIO system has been working tirelessly the last several months on research & development, design, and manufacture of a brand new “statement level” preamplifier and mono […]

AXPONA 2018

AXPONA 2018: Fern & Roby hit the ground running with Linear Tube Audio

April 12, 2018 Rafe Arnott 1

I’ve had the opportunity to cover Christopher Hildebrand’s efforts several times in the past two years as he builds up his, bespoke high-fidelity brand Fern & Roby. Speaking with him via telephone after he arrived […]

Announcements

Cambridge Audio release flagship Edge series

March 28, 2018 Rafe Arnott 2

Stalwart British high-fidelity manufacturer Cambridge Audio has launched a new flagship line of components under the Edge series moniker to help celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. I’ve only had a few brief flings in a […]

Announcements

Merry Christmas from Part-Time Audiophile

December 25, 2017 Editorial Staff 2

Well it’s been another amazing year for us here at Part-Time Audiophile, and this holiday season has snuck up on us all too quickly once again. So, since December 25th is all about giving, and […]

Audio-Life

How to build Listening Room Synergy: Curating a system that sings

November 25, 2017 John Stancavage 6

System synergy — components mating so well that the result exceeds the sum of their parts — is one of the most elusive goals in audio. You know it when you hear it. You just […]

Announcements

McIntosh releases tube/solid state hybrid integrated amplifier MA252

November 1, 2017 Rafe Arnott Comments Off on McIntosh releases tube/solid state hybrid integrated amplifier MA252

Our very own John Stancavage teased the release of this amp last week HERE. Seems like McIntosh is unveiling a new model every month this year. This is a very good thing indeed, as the […]

Components

Review: Merrill Audio Cara preamplifier

October 29, 2017 John Stancavage 3

When was the last time your heart was sent racing by the opportunity to audition a preamplifier? Yup, line stages are not the most exciting components. They just sit there, allowing you to select your […]

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