Month: September 2018

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Vacuum tubes are considered to sound “fatter”, “warmer” and generally “softer” than their solid state counterparts. Does that mean they sacrifice resolution for sound quality? Watch Now

System synergy between cables, amps, speakers, and the room are essential elements in the proper setup of a high-end audio system. How can you decide what goes together well and what works together within a system? Watch Now

PA speakers are used in some of the best concerts in the world. So, can they also be high-end and used to reproduce quality audio in the home or a club? Watch Now

Paul McGowan As our three new listening rooms take shape in the new building it’s time to meet with the electricians to design our equipment feeds. Of course we’re going with dedicated lines: 10 gauge wire with separated ground, neutral and hot. I’ve scheduled 6 runs in each of the two main rooms but already […]

Paul McGowan We relate to collections of words because their meaning often generates empathy encouraging emotion: a smile for the happy ending, sadness at the loss of a friend. Music too can evoke emotion: inspiration from Stars and Stripes Forever, melancholy to Moonlight Sonata, a laugh from Yankee Doodle Dandy. But how? How do collections of […]

Our stereo components work hard on our behalf creating music. Is it necessary or desired to let them rest and get their strength back after a weekend off? Watch Now

There’s already enough controversy over power cable quality vs. sound quality and now this question has Paul explaining not only why power cables can make a difference but their actual construction and discovery. Watch Now