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We read … “The level of power wielded by HMRC to obtain information from third parties has increased very significantly in recent years. Banks, estate agents, insurance providers, Facebook, Airbnb and online marketplaces like Vinted, Depop, Etsy and eBay are all obliged to provide transactional data to HMRC if requested.” AN FREE AND LESS STRESSFUL […]
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Head-Fi writes … The above mentioned preamp is near perfect, the cosmetics are almost above reproach, and the sonics are nearly so, and I say that only to defer to others’ taste in sound. The cabinet looks like black plastic, but is extruded aluminum, rather like the FMJ Arcams or the Musical Fidelity X-Series. Ribbing […]
McIntosh reimagines radio sound quality McIntosh’s high-end audio engineers have recently turned their attention to maximising sound quality from AM/FM broadcasts, culminating in the launch of the new MR89 AM/FM Tuner. A thoroughly updated stereo receiver for the modern music lover, the new MR89 benefits from a plethora of advancements including adjustments to sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio, […]
Why does Rolling Stone hate Led Zeppelin? SCOTT M writes Rolling Stone always felt that they were the authority on music. This is not uncommon, as the British music magazines were doing the same for years. Rolling Stone had the power to make any mediocre band into superstars, and then they had the power to […]
We read … “eBay had 138 million active users in 2022, a 13% decrease on the same date in 2021.” AN FREE AND LESS STRESSFUL ALTERNATIVE TO eBay can be found at https://www.hifianswers.com/category/audio-equipment/market-place/
Paul McGowan writes: So, whatever happened to tone controls? You know, the bass and treble boost/cut controls that used to adorn just about every 1950 and 1960′s era preamplifier? They fell out of fashion in the 1970′s because purists didn’t want them. The analog audio path must be absolutely pure. They fell back into fashion […]
Next-gen two-chassis McIntosh C12000 pre revealed McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, is proud to announce the C12000 Preamplifier. The new C12000 Preamplifier benefits from a unique two-chassis design that isolates the audio section from the control and power sections for ultimate sound quality. In addition to […]
Q: Hello Colin. The unit in question is a Lafayette 4 channel decoder. When turning off my system, there is a popping noise from the rear speakers unless I turn the volume down on the decoder first (I’m only using the rear outputs). I’d like to eliminate the problem. I’ve searched bypass capacitor and coupling […]
We read … “Their reasons are varied but, in general, they miss the glory days and are discontent with eBay’s fees, new payment system, return policies, and support of sellers in general.” AN FREE AND LESS STRESSFUL ALTERNATIVE TO eBay can be found at https://www.hifianswers.com/category/audio-equipment/market-place/
What is the nastiest way somebody was fired from their band? ADAM FLOYD replies Don Felder was fired from the Eagles in a very nasty vindictive way as he was close to exposing the other members’ scam. The band’s affairs were managed through Eagles Inc, a company owned by the three remaining early members (Felder, […]
Dan George Communications is a specialist PR and communications agency serving the audio technology sector. Proud of our journalistic DNA and our 27-year media background with giants such as TimeWarner and MTV, we are perfectly positioned to help brands flourish in the press and have real ‘business-class’ experience. From PR and content creation to social […]
The answer is simple. It cannot. Yet, few among us would suggest one ripping process sounds the same as another. Thus, if all the evidence is true, that means the data has to be different. Error correction was used. Something other than jitter or timing changed. (We know this because hard drives do not store clock […]
FYI ONLY … NOT FOR SALE. From our extensive R2R archives:
The N10/2 is available in two distinct storage type variants: an HDD version (N10/2-H50, £6,999) plus an SSD version (N10/2-S38, £8,999). The HDD version is a direct replacement for the original N10 and the SSD version replaces the previous SSD flagship, the N1Z/2EX. The new libraries centre around newly selected HDD and SSD drives: 5 TB in […]
John Siau writes: Distortion measurements (THD, THD+N and IMD) are traditionally expressed in terms of percent. But what do 1%, 0.1%, 0.01% or 0.001% mean in terms of loudness or audibility? If you are like most people you just know that 0.001% is the best of the three numbers listed above. If you are a well-trained […]