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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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