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Ultra Fidelis | AXPONA 2023

May 2, 2023 Graig Neville 3

Audio Research, one of the stars of the main floor at AXPONA 2023, also snuck into the Vandersteen room hosted by Ultra Fidelis. For the life of me I can’t understand why this Wisconsin dealer […]

Loudspeakers

Rethm Trishna Loudspeakers | REVIEW

March 17, 2023 Grover Neville 3

Rethm, Pitch, Texture, the three muses of music. Can’t make it without them, can’t think too hard about them or the illusion fades away. But wait… Rethm? The quietly excellent Indian speaker company that’s been […]

Components

Classé DELTA PRE and STEREO | REVIEW

January 20, 2023 Graig Neville Comments Off on Classé DELTA PRE and STEREO | REVIEW

The least expensive super car is still a super car. Those who follow many of my reviews know I’m a bit of a car guy and the super car analogy immediately popped into my noggin […]

Audio-Life

Vandersteen 7XTRM, First Listen | On the Road

December 11, 2022 Graig Neville 1

When Ultra Fidelis sent out the notice that Richard Vandersteen would be visiting Milwaukee with the new flagship Vandersteen 7XTRM loudspeaker, my brain immediately began planning how I could be there. Making the two hour […]

The Ivory Tower

Ampsandsound Zion: Further Thoughts | The Ivory Tower

November 26, 2022 Dave McNair 1

In ancient Hebrew, Zion is a sanctuary or refuge. I can certainly attest to the musical experience created when a pair of Ampsandsound Zions power my system; a space of refuge is created. A sanctuary […]

CAF 2022

Grover Neville’s Best of Show | CAF 2022

November 23, 2022 Grover Neville 1

There is nothing worth hating in hi-fi, other than bad editorial policy. Unfortunately, said policy was on display rather more than expected at CAF 2022.  This did nothing to stop those in the know from […]

Components

Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme 1.3 Preamplifier | REVIEW

July 29, 2022 Graig Neville Comments Off on Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme 1.3 Preamplifier | REVIEW

The Beatles were playing tambourine in my living room. I could have got out of my chair, walked over between the left speaker and center image and grabbed it – it was right frigging there! […]

Buyers Guide

The Best Floorstanding Loudspeakers | Buyers Guide Summer 2022

June 3, 2022 Editorial Staff Comments Off on The Best Floorstanding Loudspeakers | Buyers Guide Summer 2022

Welcome to the Best Floorstanding Speakers section of the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2022. The Guide is more than “We heartily endorse this [fill in the blank].” This collection represents our enthusiasm. Every […]

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The Best Bookshelf Speakers | Buyers Guide Summer 2022

June 3, 2022 Editorial Staff Comments Off on The Best Bookshelf Speakers | Buyers Guide Summer 2022

Welcome to the Best Bookshelf Speakers section of the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2022. The Guide is more than “We heartily endorse this [fill in the blank].” This collection represents our enthusiasm. Every […]

Loudspeakers

Acora SRB Speakers | REVIEW Follow-Up

March 18, 2022 Grover Neville 1

If I were to sum up my experience of the Acora SRB it would be that it has reminded me of the Joy of the Novice. Can you remember the first time you had an […]

Components

LSA Discovery Warp One Power Amplifier | REVIEW

February 27, 2022 Graig Neville 2

I’m always open to listening to value proposition gear since it can be so much fun. When Underwood Hi-Fi (website) offered up their $1,499 LSA Discovery Warp One amplifier for review, I jumped at the […]

Components

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 […]

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Vandersteen Model 1Ci+ | NEWS

December 1, 2021 Eric Franklin Shook 1

When you fire-up the reminiscing machine and think deeply about how you became an audiophile, you might think back to your first real hi-fi purchase. For myself it was the Vandersteen 1C. I had owned […]

Buyers Guide

The Best Floorstanding Speakers | Buyers Guide 2022

November 28, 2021 Editorial Staff 2

Welcome to the Best Floorstanding Speakers section of the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for 2022. The Guide is more than “We heartily endorse this [fill in the blank ].” This collection represents our enthusiasm. Every […]

Buyers Guide

The Best Bookshelf Speakers | Buyers Guide 2022

November 28, 2021 Editorial Staff 1

Welcome to the Best Bookshelf Speakers section of the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for 2022. The Guide is more than “We heartily endorse this [fill in the blank ].” This collection represents our enthusiasm. Every […]

Components

McIntosh C49 Preamplifier and MC312 Power Amplifier | REVIEW

July 2, 2021 Graig Neville 1

I feel like I’m the designated Part-Time Audiophile power lifter lately. I received another freight shipment containing the McIntosh C49 preamplifier and MC312 power amplifier, weighing in at back squat workout weight of 234 lbs. […]

Components

Audio Hungary Qualiton A20i Integrated Amplifier | REVIEW

June 11, 2021 Graig Neville Comments Off on Audio Hungary Qualiton A20i Integrated Amplifier | REVIEW

Human communication is a fickle thing. Even languages like English have plenty of room for interpretations and inferences that are often misunderstood. Take, for example, the Audio Hungary Qualiton (website) A20i tube integrated amplifier that […]

Components

Rotel Michi S5 Power Amplifier and P5 Preamplifier | REVIEW

June 4, 2021 Graig Neville 1

Harkening from the Land of the Rising Sun, the Rotel Michi P5 Preamplifier and Rotel Michi S5 Stereo Amplifier presented an imposing pair in my listening room. Weighing in at a hefty 50 lbs. for […]

Buyers Guide

The Best Bookshelf Speakers | Buyers Guide Summer 2021

May 15, 2021 Editorial Staff 9

The Best Bookshelf Speakers [Editor’s note: Welcome to the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2021! These are the best bookshelf speakers that we, the PTA team, have personally heard.] EgglestonWorks Hotel Speakers (price per […]

Buyers Guide

The Best Floorstanding Speakers | Buyers Guide Summer 2021

May 15, 2021 Editorial Staff 7

The Best Floorstanding Speakers [Editor’s note: Welcome to the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2021! These are the best floorstanding speakers that we, the PTA team, have personally heard.] Magnepan LRS ($650 pr USD) […]

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