Announcements
The Best of The Month | July 2021
July of 2021—was indeed a hell of a month, if not the best July in years, for Part-Time Audiophile. Many cool things have happened in the last month at PTA. Some of them are new […]
qobuz
Announcements
Qobuz joins Paved Paradise, Traveling Label Expo
Below is news of Paved Paradise, the traveling label expo from Secretly Group, Dead Oceans, Ghostly International, Jagjaguwar, Numero Group, and Secretly Canadian—essentially a traveling block party and record fair, brought to you in partnership […]
Loudspeakers
Charney Audio Maestro Loudspeakers | REVIEW
From my first exposure to Charney Audio speakers at a Capital Audiofest a few years back, I’ve remained somewhat smitten with the possibilities that exist in the world of well-designed single-driver speakers. The single-driver […]
Digital
Merason Frerot DAC with Pow1 LPSU | REVIEW
My review of the Merason Frerot DAC is the first time I’ve ever done a formal review of a stand-alone digital-to-analog converter. I do have plenty of experience with DACs over the last few years, […]
Buyers Guide
The Best Audio Accessories | Buyers Guide Summer 2021
[Editor’s note: Welcome to the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2021! These are the best audio accessories and assorted “tweaks” that we, the PTA team, have used.] The Best Vinyl Accessories AnalogMagik All In […]
Digital
Innuos Zen Mini Mk.3 Music Server with LPSU Power Supply | REVIEW
Do I really need a music server like the Innuos Zen Mini Mk. 3 at this point in my life? I’m still pretty old school when it comes to physical media. I have large CD […]
Announcements
Qobuz Becomes First Hi-Res, 24-bit Streaming Service Available on Sonos
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 with just plug and play, no […]
Announcements
Spotify Hifi lossless streaming announced by Billie Eilish & Finneas
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 and Qobuz, which pioneered hi-res streaming, and the […]
Loudspeakers
Marten Oscar Trio Loudspeaker | REVIEW
At Casa de McAudiophile, the impressive hit parade of floor standing speakers continues. This latest installment of chart-topping performers is the seductive sounding and beautiful Marten Oscar Trio from the Sweden (website). The Oscar Trios […]
Digital
Denafrips Pontus II DAC | REVIEW
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 reviewer, it’s one of the many great things about […]
Loudspeakers
Volti Audio Razz Loudspeakers, Part One | REVIEW
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), I imagined this 3-way floorstanding horn […]
Loudspeakers
Living Voice IBX-R3 Loudspeakers | REVIEW
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 […]
Loudspeakers
Audiovector R 6 Arreté Loudspeaker | REVIEW
“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 good enough for my literary purposes. Seriously, […]
Loudspeakers
Chario Constellation Cygnus Loudspeakers | REVIEW
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 was a welcome and pleasant […]
Analog
Charisma Audio Signature One Moving Coil Phono Cartridge | REVIEW
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 about his stuff. I’m talking about the founder, and […]
Announcements
Merry Christmas from Part-Time Audiophile
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 other has arrived all too quickly. Since December […]
Buyers Guide
The Best of The Buyers Guide 2021
The Best of The Buyers Guide 2021 [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, […]
Buyers Guide
The Best DACs, Servers, Streamers, and Disc Spinners | Buyers Guide 2021
The Best DACs, Servers, Streamers, and Disc Spinners [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 […]
Components
Rotel A14 Integrated Amplifier | REVIEW
Why in the world would I want to review the Rotel A14 (website), an integrated amplifier with DAC and phono stage and headphone amplifier all sorts of features for just $1500? What is this, […]
Loudspeakers
Acora Acoustics SRC-2 Loudspeakers | REVIEW
After living with Acora Acoustics SRC-2 loudspeakers in my listening room, I consider these speakers to be the newest member of a very small group of speaker systems that are the absolute state of the […]