At PTA we live for new amplifiers, so when the news was announced that Zesto Audio was introducing their new Bia 200 Select Stereo Power Amplifier the writing (and editing) team was overjoyed, and ready to […]
THOUSAND OAKS, CA (PTA) — Zesto Audio announces a new Energy Source Power Supply upgrade for three upgraded models. The new models with ESP Supply technology are as follows: the Andros II Phonostage which replaces […]
My reason for wanting to cover the 2020 Florida Audio Expo was ostensibly about taking a break from the cruel Rochester winter. When I arrived in Tampa on Thursday evening, the temperature was in […]
I found myself missing Doug White of That Voice That Is! at the 2020 Florida Audio Expo–I missed the sound of the big Tidal Audio systems he assembles and exhibits, that feeling of perfection in […]
Doesn’t going to Florida in early February sound like a great idea, especially when two feet of snow has fallen at home while you’re away? This is the second year of the Florida Audio Expo […]
If you listened to The Occasional Podcast‘s wrap-up of the 2019 Capital Audiofest, you probably know that most of the Part-Time Audiophile team–Scot Hull, Eric Franklin Shook, Grover Neville, Dave McNair, Jameson Mourafetis and me–listed […]
I went almost thirty years without traveling back to the Philadelphia area where I once lived, but now thanks to Doug White and The Voice That Is! I’ve been there twice this month. Just three […]
Dealer events and audiophile society meetings can be tricky when they’re held in hotel conference rooms–I know because I did my share of them over the last few years. These rooms tend to be big, […]
So what did I learn during my first trip to High End 2019 in Munich, which also happened to be the first time I set foot in Europe? Let’s go through the list: Go to […]
Saturday at High End 2019 in Munich was probably one of my toughest days as a reviewer. I had technical glitches with both my phone and the flash unit on my camera, and every room […]
My second full day of coverage for High End 2019 in Munich was a bit of a roller coaster, exacerbated by my inability to keep my phone on a network for more than a couple […]
CHICAGO (PTA) — Despite the sometimes overwhelming size that shows like AXPONA 2019 portray, for me this exhibition still represents the largest collection of small businesses I have ever seen under one roof. Most of […]
CHICAGO (PTA) — Zesto Audio was demonstrating the full gambit of their stunning high-end tube electronics, along with a new phono-stage. Marten brought their youngest Django XL loudspeakers out to play, Merrill-Williams brought reality to […]
CHICAGO (PTA) — This year’s AXPONA audio show is already on course to be their biggest, and most newsworthy yet. Lots of product debuts are happening at this show, and we’re committed to bringing you […]
Zesto Audio wins the award, if there is such a thing, for the most beautiful system at the 2018 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. It’s rare to see this level of commitment to the visual impact […]
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Oct 5-7 2018 It’s that time of year again, RMAF 2018 is upon on us, and this year’s festival of sound proves to be just as exciting as any of the […]
Music is a thread that seems to run through the lives of audiophiles. I say “seems to” because often in my conversations with those who profess to be said audiophiles at large high-fidelity trade shows […]
Picking the best audio component of the year is kind of like pondering your ultimate list of girls to ask to the high school prom. There are many very attractive choices, but probably a much […]
The Picture A wrap-up photo journal of this year’s Rocky Mountain Audiofest in Denver, Colorado. GTT Audio MasterBuilt Audio, Von Schweikert High End by Oz Raidho Acoustics, Aavik Acoustics Neat Acoustics Audia Flight, High Fidelity […]
Audio shows can be a strange experience. No, I’m not talking about catching a frightening glimpse of yours truly, shakily down on all fours, getting a close-up photo of an XLR jack. I’m referring to […]
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