How not to fall down the rabbit hole
Posted 3 weeks ago
Upgrades and tweaks can often seem like they have no end to them. How can you decide when it's good enough and stay out of the rabbit hole?
Why do car stereos sound better than home systems?
Posted 3 weeks ago
Many people believe the systems in their automobiles outperform those in their homes and, for some, that is likely true. But why?
What is holographic audio imaging?
Posted 3 weeks ago
When audiophiles talk of three dimensional holographic imaging what is meant by that and how can it be achieved?
Car Chat: Recording with DSD
Posted 4 weeks ago
PS Audio's new state of the art studio is one of the few that is based on the world's finest sounding recording technology, DSD. What is DSD and why is it so much more like analog and real music than standard digital PCM recording?
Is it dangerous to run an amplifier without a load?
Posted 4 weeks ago
What happens when a power amplifier is at maximum output level and there's not speakers connected? Is it dangerous or alright to do?
An amplifier’s first watt
Posted 1 month ago
How important is the first watt of a power amplifier's performance. Does its quality have any impact on the last watt?
Are passive preamplifiers OK?
Posted 1 month ago
It seems like a passive preamplifier would have the least amount of sonic coloration. So, are they the best to use over an active device?
What has happened to high-end audio?
Posted 1 month ago
In the early 1970s high end audio was so much better sounding than today and easier to put together a great system. Is that true and if so, what's happened?
Car Chat: How the new studio works
Posted 1 month ago
Paul and legendary mastering engineer Gus Skinas are embarking on a revolutionary new idea of a state of the art studio and making it possible for musicians to make their music without financial worries.
Is an external clock on a DAC necessary?
Posted 1 month ago
Audiophiles pay big bucks for external long term accuracy clocks added to their DACs. Are they necessary and if so, for what?
Car Chat: The problem with music
Posted 1 month ago
We start a new journey to build one of the finest recording studios in the world and make it possible for musicians to earn a living. Join Paul in his car on this inaugural voyage.
Small speakers vs. big ones
Posted 1 month ago
Smaller speakers have great advantages over larger floor standing models and yet Paul argues in favor of the bigger ones. Find out why in this insightful video conversation.
Why aren’t stereos built like computers?
Posted 1 month ago
Computers are configurable with different features and functions. So, why not design stereo equipment with the same sort of flexibility?
Is it too late for a new career?
Posted 1 month ago
This 33 year old wonders if it's too late for him to switch careers. Paul gives some heartfelt advice from his years of failures and successes.
Why do manufacturers hide their prices?
Posted 1 month ago
Sometimes it's difficult to find the retail price of products, especially higher priced stereo equipment. Why do manufacturers hide their pricing from the public?
When should you change vacuum tubes?
Posted 1 month ago
Vacuum tubes sound different over time and need to be exchanged for new ones. Is there an easy way to tell if they need to be replaced?
Matching speakers to amplifiers
Posted 1 month ago
Systems are all about synergy. With the sad state of affairs where dealers are concerned, it's hard to get help finding and matching speakers to power amplifiers.
How much should a DAC cost?
Posted 1 month ago
The digital to analog converter (DAC) in a high end audio system is a key component. How much should a person interested in high performance audio spend on one?
The best speaker for heavy metal
Posted 1 month ago
Heavy metal can be a real challenge for speakers to reproduce properly. What's the best choice in speakers that people can afford to put in their home?
What is a plate amp?
Posted 1 month ago
Plate amps seem to be everywhere: on the back of speakers and subwoofers in particular. But, what are they exactly and why are they called plate amps?
The importance of speaker enclosures
Posted 1 month ago
Some believe the speaker enclosure is more important than the speaker's drivers and crossovers. Is it true?
How to choose correct amplifier wattage
Posted 1 month ago
Selecting the proper wattage amplifier to match your speakers continues to be a mystery to many and Paul tries to unravel it once again.
Testing a new sound system
Posted 1 month ago
When designing a new audio product do engineers at PS Audio use measurement equipment and or music? And if music what cuts?
Do vibration cancelling platforms work?
Posted 1 month ago
Audiophiles spend thousands of dollars on gadgets and tweaks designed to get better sound through the cancellation of vibrations from the speakers. Real or snake oil?
What makes a speaker sound musical?
Posted 1 month ago
Speakers are designed to reproduce music but not all are very good at it. What's the difference between a musical and an a-musical loudspeaker?