The thread starts ….. Most hifi magazines have a Q and A section. They must make them up right? In the internet age what sort of person would write a letter and post it to a bimonthly publication to seek advice and then have to wait about 3 months to see if (by some small […]
Month: March 2020
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John La Grou predicts your future: When Tape Op’s 420th issue rolls out in 2040, the way we record, edit, mix, and master audio will be transformed entirely from the processes we use today. Currently we are separated by physical barriers – big consoles, big speakers, large acoustically designed rooms, outboard racks, patching bays, monitor […]
Paul McGowan writes: Do you have a subwoofer or two in your system? You should. Unless your loudspeakers have a built in powered subwoofer, or you have added a sub, you aren’t getting the full musical experience the artists intended. I am not familiar with any standalone loudspeaker that is full range in your room […]
Art Dudley (Stereophile) writes: In the old days, when audio-show reports routinely appeared in the print edition of Stereophile, life was easier. I spent my show days visiting exhibitors and listening to new gear, but I decorated those days with record shopping, dining out, and staying up late to visit with friends in the industry. […]
Paul McGowan writes: Music is an emotional experience. Our emotions are centered in an ancient part of our brains called the Amygdala. My friend Seth refers to this as the “Lizard Brain”. Some music and some high-end systems give us an emotional experience so strong we remember it to this day; others never get past […]
I notice HiFi World have a respected classical musician writing for them on a regular basis. Rafael Todes is the second violinist with the Allegri String Quartet and seems to be a well informed audiophile. His reviews state that he uses valve monoblock power amps and I am coming to think he’s probably wise to […]
Paul McGowan writes: Of the two types of power supplies found on class D amps, linear or switch mode, the latter is taking over and the former is moving down in popularity. It’s a natural progression as combining a giant power transformer and capacitor bank supply with a small and lightweight power amplifier doesn’t make […]
Hi Guys. I am setting up a second system at my G/F’s and need to get a very cheap phono stage (something very under the radar price wise). The system is anything grand , are there any really cheap ones that you would recommend? MORE
Paul McGowan writes: I mentioned that the first step in setting any system up is to get to know your music well. This can serve you in many ways: including bringing your collection of music to an audio show to hear what it sounds like. This only really works if you’re intimately familiar with a […]
Paul McGowan writes: There are just too many. I have lots of them especially when it comes to new products and new directions for our industry – and I am sure many of you reading this post have them as well. They are like an itch that cannot be scratched. Perhaps the most difficult lesson […]
I’ve got a few hundred and this is my first genuine copy proof one – so yes they do actually exist! It’s Bryan Adams – Reckless. EAC stuffed, well technically still waiting but it looks like an all weeker. DB poweramp ripped it but sounds like shit. It just died when sent back to do […]
JJP writes: Actually audio has real snob appeal in many countries in the Far East. Some buyers of expensive stuff love music, others want status. There is no status to hifi in the West. Why, I don’t entirely understand. True story: when we first started selling Clayton amps, one guy from Hong Kong came to […]
Most people I know who appreciate hifi seem to be passionate about the original packaging that comes with hifi, some folk won’t even buy a piece of kit even though it’s first rate in condition and sonic ability, if it doesnt have the all important box, some even will pay substantially more for kit second […]
The thread starts: Has anyone else had this experience or am I just nuts? You sit down for a quiet evening of Hi Fi listening and after some warmup time you suddenly realize that your system sounds dramatically better than it did the night before. I am talking about those little things like more resolution, […]
I’ve had 2 class A amplifiers in my system. One was a Mastersound tube amp and the other was a Luxman SS. I thought both played really well at low volumes. The word forward is probably not correct, but maybe very detailed with good control and little effort? Anyone know if this is a […]
Interesting clip. Raises more questions than it answers. I would like to see more hi res media but to be honest whilst it possible I think we are far away from it still MORE
Paul McGowan writes: You are walking down the street perfectly happy after a good lunch or so, when suddenly from nowhere you hear music. It could be a sound two blocks away, poor acoustics, noisy background etc. Maybe it’s a street musician, but the thing is that your brain can detect this as live music […]
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Jim Clements writes: The Alpha PS1s are PSB’s first powered speakers, and are bookshelf in size. Driven by built-in Class D amplifiers, they feature 3.5″ metalized polypropylene main drivers and 0.75″ aluminum dome tweeters in elegant ported enclosures. These speakers are the latest member of PSB’s Alpha line which has been very popular and well […]