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1. Danger of wordsWe often use incorrect terminology. Take for example the terms "phase" and "polarity" when we talk of flipping the plus and minus of both channels at...September 12, 2014
2. Mac Mini serverIn an earlier post I detailed how to build a music server from a Mac Mini. It's now up on our How To Section of the...September 11, 2014
3. SynergyWikipedia describes Synergy as "the creation of a whole that is greater than the simple sum of its parts." And that's what takes place with careful...September 10, 2014
4. Amp warsIn yesterday's post Listening through another's ears, I mentioned my trip to Arnie Nudell's home to begin voicing the new BHK power amp. Many of you...September 9, 2014
5. Listening through another's earsI recall the first time I visited MOMA in New York City. I stood in front on a Monet and found it childish, wondering how anyone...September 8, 2014
6. Only in 'America'In response to yesterday's post, my friend Andy Benjamin pointed out that jitter is a measurable parameter that clearly affects sound quality. Thanks, I forgot that...September 7, 2014
7. 3 barleycornsWe discuss a lot how measurements have little correlation to sound quality. One of the reasons for this, of course, is that most measurements were never...September 6, 2014
8. Good enough?When is something good enough? A number of people responded to yesterday's post about building a Home Theater. Many surprised I would place sound quality over...September 5, 2014
9. Yet another projectAs if I didn't have enough going on in my life: writing a novel, running the company, designing a new power amp, designing a new preamp,...September 4, 2014
10. Perceptually speaking ...My friend Jim McCullough, owner of Cello, finally hit tilt with my constant harping on analog medium's lack of bass and dynamics. He sent me the...September 3, 2014
11. Deeper meaningIn our ongoing discussion on the power of words, a comment was made that gave me a bit more insight into this fascinating subject. If I...September 2, 2014
12. Guilty pleasuresToday is Labor Day in the US and Canada, perhaps other nations as well. I always relax and enjoy myself on this day and that makes...September 1, 2014
13. The power of wordsWords are powerful. Wars have been started and ended with their use. They convey meaning and, as such, we need to be careful with their use....August 31, 2014