Munich 2023
VTL and Wilson and Nordost | Munich 2023
When I declared the VTL and Stenheim and Nordost room at AXPONA 2023 as one of my top rooms at the show, I felt like I’ve been ignoring Vacuum Tube Logic for way too long […]
Wilson Audio
AXPONA 2023
Quintessence Audio | AXPONA 2023
Quintessence Audio was prevalent at the show, commandeering several rooms next to the escalators on the first floor. In a dedicated Audio Research area, the very popular ARC i50 integrated amp was displayed in a […]
Singapore 2022
Sound & Sight Exhibition, Pt. 4 | Singapore 2022
Alright, drum roll. Here comes my favorite sounding room of the entire International Sound & Sight Exhibition in Singapore. The Børresen Acoustics loudspeakers, powered by Aavik electronics and Ansuz switch and Ansuz cables. Before we […]
Awards
2022 Product of the Year Award
Choosing the Part-Time Audiophile 2022 Product of the Year was far more difficult than in years past. Since I was determined not to repeat what I did in 2020 and 2021–choose a two-way loudspeaker that […]
The Ivory Tower
Ampsandsound Zion: Further Thoughts | The Ivory Tower
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 […]
Audio Gear Reviews
Momentum S250 MxV Amplifier from Dan D’Agostino | Review
Interested in Dan D’Agostino’s most extensive amplifier upgrade in 11 years? Want to watch a D’Agostino Momentum S250 stereo amplifier get upgraded to the new Momentum S250 MxV? Curious about how well it can ignite […]
Digital
McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor | REVIEW
Why is PTA reviewing the McIntosh MX100 A/V Surround Sound Processor? It’s no secret that we love music here at Part-Time Audiophile, and our preferred listening is a properly set up two-channel system. In my […]
Announcements
Wilson Audio Introduces Alexia V | NEWS
There’s a lot to love and embrace in the new Wilson Audio Alexia V. Linked here is the Alexia V special product page, which counts down to the official launch, taking place on September 23rd. […]
HubCon 2022
Graig Neville and Jameson Mourafetis visit EMBER Audio + Design | HUBCON 2022
Editor’s Note: Before we dive into Hubcon 2022 coverage, let’s take care of the elephant in the room—what the hell is Hubcon? Hubcon is a gathering of Part-Time Audiophile writers and editors. During our planning […]
HubCon 2022
Vinnie Rossi Brama at EMBER Audio + Design | HUBCON 2022
Editor’s Note: Before we dive into Hubcon 2022 coverage, let’s take care of the elephant in the room—what the hell is Hubcon? Hubcon is a gathering of Part-Time Audiophile writers and editors. During our planning […]
Buyers Guide
The Best Subwoofers and Hi-Fi Accessories | Buyers Guide Summer 2022
Welcome to the Best Hi-Fi Accessories 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 […]
Buyers Guide
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 […]
Munich 2022
The Big Nagra Room | High End 2022
I’ve already mentioned the sound of the big Avantgarde Acoustics room at High End 2022 in Munich, which might have been hampered by the enormous crowds at the show. The big Nagra room, however, might […]
Loudspeakers
Wilson Audio Alexx V | REVIEW
Has the new Wilson Audio Alexx V (website) loudspeaker caught your interest? Are you interested in the most in-depth review available? Experience our journey with the Alexx V… The Wilson WAMM Master Chronosonic or Chronosonic […]
Announcements
The Best of Buyers Guide 2022
The Best of Buyers Guide [Editor’s Note: Welcome to the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide. This year we’ve added more entries to the Buyers Guide, which means we had to review more products than last year. […]
Buyers Guide
The Best Floorstanding Speakers | Buyers Guide 2022
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 Hi-Fi Accessories | Buyers Guide 2022
Welcome to the Best Hi-Fi Accessories 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 […]
The Vinyl Anachronist
The High-End Audio Dealer and You | The Vinyl Anachronist
Just a few days ago we received an email from a grateful reader that brought up an important subject: the high-end audio dealer. I’ve seen these emails dozens of times before, where the reader tells […]
Components
Naim Uniti Nova All-in-One | REVIEW
The Naim Uniti Nova all-in-one (website) throws down a gauntlet in the world of hi-fi. Eschewing the sacred cow standard of separates, it instead aims to do everything: stream, convert, control volume and amplify. While […]
The Ivory Tower
How Recordings Are Produced, and What It Means to Your Hi-Fi | The Ivory Tower
Reality Is Overrated When It Comes to Recordings In my never-ending mental obsession with the conceptual side of music recording and playback, I started thinking about what makes hi-fi components sound different and what that […]