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Analog

Pass Labs XP-22 Preamplifier and XP-27 Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW

October 3, 2021 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Pass Labs XP-22 Preamplifier and XP-27 Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW

They’ve been here for a long time, this Pass Labs XP-22 preamplifier and matching XP-27 phono stage combo. Months, maybe even a year. They’ve watched other amps and preamps and integrated amps and phono stages […]

Loudspeakers

Charney Audio Maestro Loudspeakers | REVIEW

July 11, 2021 John Richardson 1

  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 […]

Analog

ZYX Ultimate Airy X Cartridge | REVIEW

April 11, 2021 Marc Phillips 4

The first time I listened to the ZYX Ultimate Airy X cartridge it instantly reminded me of Scot Hull’s wife, Julia. I know that sounds strange, and even Scot’s probably thinking “WTF, Marc?” right about […]

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Occasional Podcast

How Do You Budget For Your HiFi? The Occasional Podcast Answers!

February 9, 2021 Brian Hunter 2

Episode 2 of The Occasional Podcast tackles that much asked question: How does one allocate resources to each component in a hi-fi system? Should speakers get most of the kitty? How about cables? We explore […]

Components

McIntosh Labs MC1502 Power Amplifier | REVIEW

January 24, 2021 Dave McNair 7

For a lot of folks, McIntosh Labs gear (website) is the stuff that audiophile dreams are made of. The idea of actually owning and using this gear, especially something as impressive as their new McIntosh […]

Analog

Goldring Ethos Phono Cartridge | REVIEW

September 18, 2020 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Goldring Ethos Phono Cartridge | REVIEW

I wasn’t supposed to review the Goldring Ethos phono cartridge. It merely hitched a ride with the Thorens TD-1601 turntable and arm combo that I have in for review. Anthony Chiarella, who represents both companies, […]

Cables & Power

Luminous Audio Technology Prestige III Loudspeaker Cables | REVIEW

September 11, 2020 Marc Phillips 1

So I’m reviewing these Luminous Audio Technology Prestige III loudspeaker cables, ready to write down my impressions, and suddenly I remember that in my Raven Audio Soniquil cable review I spent all this time admonishing […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

PureAudioProject’s Music Odyssey – China | The Vinyl Anachronist

September 10, 2020 Marc Phillips Comments Off on PureAudioProject’s Music Odyssey – China | The Vinyl Anachronist

Have I mentioned my recent obsession with Chinese music? It’s not just Chinese music per se, but recordings of Chinese music that I find fascinating. The sound quality is always magnificent whether it’s from First […]

Analog

Andover Audio Andover-One Record Player and Model One Subwoofer | REVIEW

September 6, 2020 Marc Phillips 2

Is the Andover Audio Andover-One the good old-fashioned record player I’ve always wanted? For the last couple of years I’ve pushed this idea, mostly as a result of spending time with retail customers and finding […]

Analog

Sumiko Songbird Low Output MC Phono Cartridge | REVIEW

August 21, 2020 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Sumiko Songbird Low Output MC Phono Cartridge | REVIEW

In reviewing the Sumiko Songbird phono cartridge, the little brother/sister to the Sumiko Starling I reviewed in The Occasional, I encountered somewhat of a dilemma. Is it wise to start off with the flagship product […]

Music

Class M Planets, Ravenswood | The Vinyl Anachronist

August 18, 2020 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Class M Planets, Ravenswood | The Vinyl Anachronist

When it comes to the messy, disorganized state of things after my move from Rochester to Portland, there’s been one constant–Class M Planets and their new album Ravenswood. I liked this music the first time […]

Loudspeakers

Von Schweikert Audio ESE Loudspeakers | REVIEW

June 12, 2020 Marc Phillips 6

“Are you busy right now?” said the text from Von Schweikert Audio’s Leif Swanson. “Come back to the room when you can. We made a change.” This was back at the 2019 Capital Audiofest where […]

Loudspeakers

Trenner and Friedl Osiris Loudspeakers | REVIEW

June 5, 2020 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Trenner and Friedl Osiris Loudspeakers | REVIEW

This is the final entry borne from that magical In Living Stereo room at last year’s Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. I started with the precious, jewel-like Mactone MH-120 power amplifier and XX-7000 preamplifier, continued with […]

Announcements

Technics SL-1210GAE Turntable

June 2, 2020 Marc Phillips 1

Back in the days when Technics SL-1200 turntables ruled the earth, you had a choice when it came to colors. The classic Technics SL-1200 turntables came in gunmetal and chrome and looked as durable and […]

Announcements

Albert Von Schweikert (1945-2020) | Announcements

May 31, 2020 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Albert Von Schweikert (1945-2020) | Announcements

The following obituary for legendary speaker designer Albert Von Schweikert came from Greg Weaver. The staff at Part-Time Audiophile, The Occasional Magazine and The Occasional Podcast extend our love to all Von Schweikert family and […]

Loudspeakers

Fern and Roby Raven II Loudspeakers | REVIEW

May 22, 2020 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Fern and Roby Raven II Loudspeakers | REVIEW

Reviewing the Fern and Roby Raven II loudspeakers reminds me of April last year, when Eric Franklin Shook and I visited the Fern and Roby factory for an article and photo essay we put together […]

Audiophile Journal

Fern & Roby Factory Tour (Photojournal)

May 12, 2020 Eric Franklin Shook Comments Off on Fern & Roby Factory Tour (Photojournal)

RICHMOND, VA (PTA) — Throughout the year of 2019, a few of us at Part-Time Audiophile have spent what we see as a warranted amount of time in adoration of everything Fern & Roby. From […]

Announcements

PartTimeAudiophile Drawing! Register For A Chance To Win Cables From Raven Audio!

May 8, 2020 Editorial Staff 2

Part-Time Audiophile and AudioHead have partnered with Raven Audio to give away a Soniquil Cable Package (valued at over $500) to one lucky person this month! Package includes 1 RCA, 1 XLR, 1 speaker and […]

Music

Karuna Trio, Imaginary Archipelago | The Vinyl Anachronist

May 7, 2020 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Karuna Trio, Imaginary Archipelago | The Vinyl Anachronist

What, another jazz trio already? Not so fast. The Karuna Trio is anything but your average jazz trio made up of a rhythm section and some lead instrument like a piano or a sax. This […]

Components

Linear Tube Audio ZOTL40, microZOTL Pre | REVIEW

May 3, 2020 Marc Phillips 1

“These ‘uns are a little bit different,” Scot Hull told me in that almost impenetrable Northern Maryland drawl of his. It was almost a warning—he knew I loved the Linear Tube Audio Z10 integrated so […]

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