Archive for 'News'
Why it’s important to register your products
There are a number of benefits to registering your new or old PS Audio product, not the least of which is receiving an extended warranty when you do. [...]
Getting around the new PS website
PS Audio launched a new website recently and here's how to take full advantage of all that's there. [...]
Protect your ears
Protecting your hearing from damage is important but did you know you can also guard against natural causes of hearing loss? [...]
Audiostream launches
There's a new online magazine on the horizon called Audiostream by the folks at Stereophile. It covers all things computer and audio related. [...]
eLyric features
As close to 10,000 copies of this free UPnP server program are in the field, we wanted to post the operating instructions so you can see all the features and cool things eLyric does for you. [...]
eLyric gets new features
eLyric, the free UPnP server program from PS Audio has been upgraded to include the ability to add playlists and radio stations. eLyric was launched earlier this year, as a free UPnP server program that enables [...]
The story of cover art
If you’ve ever fallen in love at first sight with an album, you owe a huge debt of gratitude to Alex Steinweiss, who died last week at the age of 94. Steinweiss has been called the [...]
T.H.E. Show report
You've read tons of show reports but none like this. Brad Paulsen gives an insider's view of the T.H.E. Show and includes an overview of shows past. [...]
Welcome to PSTracks
There's a new kid on the block, PSTracks. This is the online newspaper dedicated to connecting the high-end together, both figuratively and electronically. Find out what we're all about by reading our charter. [...]
MOG is it high-end?
There's a new streaming music service that's claiming to be "CD Quality" on-demand music streamed to your home for $10 a month. Great if it's true. PSTracks investigates the claim of high-end and find [...]
Moving from old to new
After 10 years of writing the PS Newsletter it's time for a change and not a small one. The Newsletter connected PS Audio customers together with the company. Now it's time to expand that [...]
New iPad and iPhone app released
Now there's a new Apple app for UPnP streaming audio that includes cover art and helps make the experience a real pleasure. PS Audio releases its latest UPnP controller that works with Linn, Olive, PS [...]
Elyric gets a facelift
eLyric, the free UPnP server and music management software from PS Audio has a new interface that makes it a lot easier to edit and manage your music library. Download your free copy on June [...]
PSTracks Mobile ready
PSTracks is an online newspaper about the high end and it's available now as a special mobile viewing edition on Apple, Droid, Blackberry and other mobile devices. Check out this high-end viewing experience. [...]
Google’s Music Service
First there was iTunes which lives on your computer. The trend today is to get the media out of your storage and into the "cloud". Apple's rumored to be going this way and Google [...]
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Microphones like lenses
Placing microphones close to musical instruments, especially direction
Microphones
I don't think anyone is anything other than appreciative of your comme
Microphones
Paul, thank you for your comment. I want to make it clear I don’t wish
Microphones like lenses
Two AKG 414's employed in a cross pattern can do a pretty good job wit
Microphones like lenses
I have always had trouble listening to piano music. It depends upon t