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In the garden of Eden
In the late 1960′s the way music was played over the airwaves was going through a major shift, much like it is today. For many years only songs of less than about 4 minutes were ever [...]
The Hi Fi season
As spring hits and summers is nearing hi fi manufacturers and dealers have to start figuring out how they will make it though the long hot summer of the hi fi season. Sales of hi fi [...]
Jean Luc Ponty
I am fairly certain that if I asked 10 people to name the instrument that they most associate with jazz, very few, if any of them would name the violin. The gentleman who is the subject [...]
A without B
In yesterday’s post about my dislike for Sample Rate Converters I must add one more thought: all sample rate converters are not equal. Some actually help the sound while most do the opposite. This is important [...]
Do what works
The debate over long interconnects and short speaker cables vs. the opposite rages on. My opinion is unwavering and counter to the rule of thumb: long speakers cables and short interconnects are best as power amps [...]
Macro disortions
I am always fascinated by macro views – those all encompassing views of complex interactions we tend to think of as simple and explainable when in reality they are terribly complicated and intertwined. Let me give you some [...]
Three best guitarists
When you think of bands that produced legendary guitarists, most people automatically default to the Yardbirds. The legendary triumvirate of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page rank in the top ten in Rolling Stone magazines [...]
Drug dealers
Keeping up with technology is sort of like being hooked on drugs - you always need another fix. But is that all bad? [...]
Social media
Social media has the ability to change the high end for the better. Are you helping out? [...]
Mastering or media?
Michael Fremer loves vinyl played back on his digital audio player. Filter or something else? [...]
Isolation
Isolation is a key component in the quest for better sound. [...]
Up against the wall!
Why do we have to continue placing speakers into the middle of the room? Isn't there someone that can design a different course? [...]
The business model
Every dollar the manufacturer does not receive for his products is a dollar spent to access a customer. Is it money well spent? [...]
Audio shows
Local audio fairs are growing in number, but is this the answer to great access to equipment to demo? [...]
Maybe Frito Bandito?
I promised yesterday to get into specifics about the idea I put forth of manufacturers adopting the Wal Mart approach of not owning inventory as way to get local “audio experts” to become high-end retailers. Reader [...]
Adult children
Every few years a new generation enters into the field of possible high-end devotees. What are we doing to welcome them into the fold? [...]
Enhance the senses
Enhancing your own senses can lead to a better listening experience [...]
A bias right in the middle
True - which is ne of the reasons we use complimentary symmetry design
A bias right in the middle
But in a sense in your single ended example there is no real middle. I
Odd or even?
So that others can find it on the internet, read it for themselves and
Odd or even?
Why would you mention the individual's name in a post, which I believe
Odd or even?
I've heard this assertion for the longest time and I must say I can't