Posted 3 weeks ago
If two different amplifiers are incorporated to bi-amplify loudspeakers, what's the best way to match their gains? If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Adjusting a subwoofer's crossover frequency and level to perfectly match the main speaker is not always an easy task. What frequency is best to start at? If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 3 weeks ago
The goal of an audio system is to accurately reproduce the sound of musical instruments. Do the companies that design these products ever hire musicians to tell them if they are on the right track? If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 4 weeks ago
If a stereo system's phantom center channel is so important to audiophiles, why not just add a 3d speaker in the center? If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 4 weeks ago
Few audio formats have had more controversy than MQA. What's Paul's opinion on this often misunderstood format? If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 1 month ago
If you could only upgrade one product in the chain to a vacuum tube for added warmth, would it be the preamp or power amp and why? If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 1 month ago
We often become emotionally attached to our equipment, especially cool old vintage HiFi kits. Should Paul's viewer sell or repair his aging integrated amplifier? If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 1 month ago
Big power amplifies have big power transformers inside, but not so for powerful class D amplifiers. How can they produce so much power with such small transformers? If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 1 month ago
If you're an audiophile on a limited budget, it's always a tough decision to choose which piece of gear is more important to upgrade. If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 1 month ago
Sometimes Paul's viewers give him feedback as to how well his advice worked—or didn't work. Here's some viewer feedback on subwoofers. If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 1 month ago
Original tape recordings of classics like Miles Davis, Kind of Blue, are treasures to be cherished. But given tape's limited bandwidth and dynamic range, does it make sense to preserve it using high-resolution audio captures? If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 1 month ago
Computers are noisy environments hostile to good audio reproduction. Can separating the computer from the DAC via WiFi help? If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 1 month ago
Unlike some industries, audio companies shroud their products in cloaks of secrecy. Is this acceptable and right thing to be doing? If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 1 month ago
It's important in a two-channel audio system that the main left and right speakers be away from the wall behind them, but what about a subwoofer? If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 1 month ago
Macbooks and Windows computers cannot reproduce DSD audio files unless you know the secret. Paul shares with us how to get them through the system. If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 1 month ago
There were only 58 pairs of Infinity IRSV ever made. PS Audio has one of the few and theirs is a real treasure. Find out the particulars of this reference sound system. If you want to learn more, grab a copy of Paul's new book, The Audiophile's Guide. https://www.amazon.com/Audiophiles-Guide-Stereo-Paul-McGowan/dp/B08STSRW49/
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Posted 1 month ago
What's Paul's advice when it comes to mixing balanced XLR cables and RCA cables in the same system?
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Posted 1 month ago
With everything Paul's got going: books, recordings, designing, running a company, does he ever wake up in a cold sweat wondering what he's doing? You might be surprised at the answer.
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Posted 1 month ago
Musician, Brian Eno recommends the addition of a third loudspeaker in a person't home stsreo system. Why? Is it a mystery as Eno suggests or does Paul know the answer?
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Posted 1 month ago
if you don't want to invest a small forune in streaming hardware, what's the method for building a low cost streamer?
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Posted 1 month ago
Do room treatments help stereo systems sound their best? You bet they do, but how to treat them economiocally and keep your spouse happy? CEO Paul shares a few tips and tricks.
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Posted 1 month ago
It seems only high-end audio is based on subjectivity while video performance is more carefully controlled through measurement and science. Is that really true?
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Posted 1 month ago
Modern preamplifiers and receivers no longer have loudness controls with them. This person wonders if perhaps he can solve that problem with different efficiency speakers.
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Posted 1 month ago
Do people believe bi-wiring their speakers is a good thing because speaker cable manufacturers want to sell them more cables?
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Posted 1 month ago
Older models of preamplifiers once sported AC receptacles on their rear panels used to power amplifiers. Is this a good idea to use them?
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