Pandora and Shazam
Pandora and Shazam are absolutely brilliant concepts. What I love about Pandora is the ability to create channels and the introduction to associated...
Can you tell the difference between Hi-Res and CD-quality digital audio files?
Scott Wilkinson, director of content over at www.avsforum.com is conducting a fascinating experiment to see if we can tell the difference between high-res audio...
Blind Audio Testing: The Scientific Truth Behind the Myth
Audiophiles frequently "discuss" blind testing. In some people's opinion, doing a "blind test" is the only way to test whether...
How to extend USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 connections for media servers and DACs
We'll show you how to extend USB 1.0 and 2.0 connections up to 100 feet or more so you can connect audio servers and...
Acoustic Treatment
Well, in addition to the Blu-ray search (which the Oppo just looks fantastic) I'm looking out for some acoustic treatment. The requirement is...
The Best Places to Buy New and Used High-End Audiophile Gear at Huge Discounts
Let's face it, being an audiophile or home theater enthusiast isn't a cheap hobby. In fact, really good, quality gear can cost hundreds, thousands,...
Update to DACs with Digital Bypass / Digital Passthrough
At first, it was becoming quite a chore to find DACs that had digital bypass / digital passthrough so that I could pass the...
Getting my supplies
I researched online and saw that what I need to accomplish my task is:1/8 mono cableXantech Pulsed Switching Module 599-0012v unregulated power supply1N4148 Diodes...
Everything you need to know about DSD and SACD in a Q&A with Andreas...
AudioStream has posted a nice article on the topic of DSD and SACD in the form of an interview with Andreas Koch, who was...
What’s the best location for a subwoofer in my room?
Today's questions are a follow-up from our friend Nalin, an Anthem AVM 60 user. We previously answered Nalin's question about the proper way to...
