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Acoustique Quality Passion Teen monitor loudspeaker by Tim Barrall

December 7, 2021

As audiophiles, if we’re passionate enough, we eventually experience some of the best that our hobby has to offer. Being a curious lot, we can’t help but make assumptions about what a speaker might sound [Read More]

Alta Audio Alyssa Monitor Loudspeaker by Tim Barrall

January 13, 2021

Last November, I received an email from Adam Sohmer of Sohmer Associates, the P.R. agent for Alta Audio. He wanted to know if I would like to review one of the loudspeakers he proudly reps [Read More]

Vincent Audio PHO-300 phono pream by Tim Barrall

October 9, 2020

I recently reviewed the Vincent SV-200 integrated amp for Adam Sohmer, the public relations rep for Vincent Audio. Some months after that review, he reached out and wanted to know if I’d be interested [Read More]

Sunshine Audio Cables

July 20, 2020

I’ve always been able to hear the sonic differences in audio cables. As my system improved over the years, I’ve found myself seeking cables with higher fidelity, only limited by my wallet. Cables [Read More]

Vincent Audio SV-200 Integrated Amplifier

March 23, 2020

I met Adam Sohmer at Capital Audio Fest 2019. His company, Sohmer Associates, is the PR rep for Vincent Audio, a successful German brand that does terrific things in consumer audio. Brooklyn-based Sohmer [Read More]

Audioengine A2+ Wireless Speakers

August 28, 2019

MY AUDIOPHILE STORY: I remember back in high school one of my teachers had a “music appreciation” class. He had an audio setup in the classroom with an AR turntable and KLH speakers- [Read More]

Author: Tim Barrall