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Qobuz Becomes First Hi-Res, 24-bit Streaming Service Available on Sonos

March 24, 2021 // 0 Comments

Huge news announced from Qobuz and Sonos! The world becomes a bigger place today with millions of new, and existing, Sonos users now having access to Qobuz Hi-Res Streaming [...]

Spotify Hifi lossless streaming announced by Billie Eilish & Finneas

February 22, 2021 // 1 Comment

Spotify announced earlier today its new audiophile streaming tier that will be available in select markets later this year. Joining the ranks of streaming services like TIDAL [...]

Marten Oscar Trio Loudspeaker | REVIEW

February 14, 2021 // 1 Comment

At Casa de McAudiophile, the impressive hit parade of floor standing speakers continues. This latest installment of chart-topping performers is the seductive sounding [...]

Denafrips Pontus II DAC | REVIEW

February 12, 2021 // 8 Comments

I’ve been on a hot streak lately with getting components to review that have sounded excellent despite the current difficulties in hearing something beforehand. For a [...]

Volti Audio Razz Loudspeakers, Part One | REVIEW

February 5, 2021 // 10 Comments

A funny thing happened on the way to finding the perfect 2-way bookshelf monitor. When I first had the opportunity to review the new Volti Audio Razz (announcement, website), [...]

Living Voice IBX-R3 Loudspeakers | REVIEW

January 15, 2021 // 3 Comments

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 [...]

Audiovector R 6 Arreté Loudspeaker | REVIEW

January 8, 2021 // 5 Comments

“We Come From The Land Of The Ice And Snow…” Denmark may not be Iceland (or wherever Mr. Plant was wailing about in that song) but latitude-wise, it’s [...]

Chario Constellation Cygnus Loudspeakers | REVIEW

January 2, 2021 // 2 Comments

Hi-Fi reviewers like reviewing products that sound good to them. I’m no exception. If I can’t hear a component before actually getting it, I’m always a bit leery. So it [...]

Charisma Audio Signature One Moving Coil Phono Cartridge | REVIEW

December 26, 2020 // 4 Comments

Let’s talk about the Passion Of St. Bernard. No, not the dog. No, not Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), the Benedictine monk–although he was no doubt passionate [...]

Merry Christmas from Part-Time Audiophile

December 25, 2020 // 0 Comments

Merry Christmas NORTH POLE (PTA) — It’s been roller-coaster year of mixed feelings and emotions for us here at Part-Time Audiophile, and this holiday season like any [...]