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Multitouch Mouse shown off
Oct 17, 2009 at 3:15 pmImagine a multitouch mouse that could enable you to control just about anything on your computer with the flick of a finger. This is pretty cool technology from Microsoft and…
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Wireless speakers getting closer
Jun 22, 2009 at 8:14 amWireless speakers are nothing new but those powered by tuned magnetic fields are. Reasearchers at Intel and startup company Witricity demonstrated a tuned magnetic power source that sends the power…
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Stretchable display could be the basis of the next remotes
May 20, 2009 at 3:58 pmTouch screen remote controls are pretty much all the same: a flat panel in a hand held box. But all that could change with the introduction of a stretchable display…
Knowledge Base
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Why does the DLIII DAC sound so much better than other DAC’s?
Most DAC's (Digital to Analog converters) regardless of their price use very similar D to A chipsets from only a handful of manufacturers like TI, Cirrus Logic and ESS (Sabre).…
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How does a digital amplifier work?
The term "digital amplifier" is, typically, a misnomer. What most people refer to as a digital amplifier is properly refered to as a class D or PWM (pulse width modulated)…
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Large audio level difference between CD and Internet radio, why?
It really depends on the internet radio station. Unfortunately, many of these stations use audio leveling software that removes dynamic range from music in an effort to make a more…
Audiopedia
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RIAA-Equalization-Curve
[b]Definition[/b]
The RIAA curve is the de-facto standard equalization curve for modern vinyl recordings. In an effort to lower noise and increase play time of vinyl records a reverse RIAA… -
CD-players
A Compact Disc player (often written as compact disc player), or CD player, is an electronic device that plays audio Compact Discs. CD players are often installed into home stereo systems, car audio…
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Digital-Audio
Digital audio uses digital signals for sound reproduction. This includes analog-to-digital conversion, digital-to-analog conversion, storage, and transmission.
Digital audio has emerged because…
Tech Tips
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Over 50 and wondering about your hearing?
Age, and even exposure to lifelong loud levels, seems not to be the only indicator as to whether a trained listener can still hear. Don't worry if you're past 50. It just means that you're…
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Fine tune your tonal balance
Most audiophiles know that - by aiming a loudspeaker a bit off-axis (perhaps to crossfire behind you a foot or two) - they can take the 'edge' off the sound. Especially when compared to aiming…
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Speaker cables can make quite a difference
Typically the longest connection in our AV system is between the receiver or power amplifier and the loudspeaker. The quality of this connection can play a large part in the way your system sounds. We…
How To...
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How to build a sand vibration free platform
Here's a way to make both a sand AND air isolation platform for audio gear that costs less than $4.00.
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How to find the best position for your subwoofer
Placing a subwoofer properly in a room can be one of the hardest tasks you can perform because it seems like there is no perfect place. This tutorial gives you…
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How to avoid first reflections
When sound pressure comes out from your loudspeaker, it is typically aimed directly at your listening position. When it arrives at your listening position, it is referred to as "direct…
