Paul's Posts

Getting lost
Getting lost
When we launch a new product, like the StellarGold series, we always spend time doing an in house beta test. Staff members from all departments get to take home the... Read more...
Going rogue
Going rogue
It's sometimes frightening to step out on a limb all by yourself. Other times, it's exhilarating. When we choose a new product that isn't what everyone else is moving to... Read more...
Combos
Combos
With the introduction of the new StellarGold products, combos have become more interesting because they are more affordable. At what point does a combination DAC and preamp make more sense... Read more...
Some good reading
Some good reading
I hate sounding like a broken record but so many folks reached out to me asking about photos from the Dutch show that I've posted here a few photos and a... Read more...
Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th
In many cultures, today, Friday the 13th is an unlucky day. Why? Like everything there are lots of theories. Here are a few: On Friday, October 13, 1307, King Philip IV... Read more...
The Dutch Show
The Dutch Show
Shortly after Scott, Terri, Chris, and I left the UK show there was another HiFi show firing up, this one in Holland. We were unable to attend but, thankfully, our... Read more...
Setting goals
Setting goals
When designing new products we always set high goals of performance, usability, uniqueness, affordability, and usefulness. We're trying to build the best performing products possible. But at the end of the day... Read more...
Directional bass
Directional bass
I am guessing most of us know that below a certain frequency, say 40Hz or so, the clues we use to determine directionality disappear.  Yet when listening to an orchestra on... Read more...
Like they used to
Like they used to
It puts a smile on my face whenever I hear someone lamenting "they don't make 'em like they used to." In general, that's a good thing: from cars to airplanes to... Read more...
Keeping score
Keeping score
I suppose in each of our systems we keep some sort of score. A ranking system, if you will.  "My pride and joy is my loudspeakers. Someday I'll upgrade my... Read more...
In the beginning
In the beginning
As dedicated two-channel lovers, we're all indebted to the genius of one man, Alan Blumlein. But, how many of us know the brief story behind his tackling the then prevalent world... Read more...
Home runs
Home runs
When we throw about terminologies describing engineering and setup practices it's often a disservice to the members of our HiFi Family. That's because it is assumed those hearing or reading such... Read more...
Drawing lines
Drawing lines
As I've pointed out more than a few times, great speakers can magnify the inadequacies of lousy sources, and great sources cannot be fully appreciated through low resolving speakers. This observation makes... Read more...
Audio snobbery
Audio snobbery
I can't tell you how often I am asked about audio snobbery—the sticking up of our noses at the thought of listening to music on something other than a curated... Read more...
UK HiFi Show
UK HiFi Show
Last week found myself, Terri, Scott, and Chris Brunhaver in England attending the HiFi show which took place at a famous horse racing track, Ascot. It was our second attempt at the... Read more...
Audiophile day
Audiophile day
Today, October 2nd, is a special day for members of our HiFi Family: Audiophile Day! I've come to understand that some of you don't particularly appreciate the "audiophile" label, while... Read more...
Status vs. performance
Status vs. performance
There's no getting around it. We're all somewhat obsessed with our status. Where do we fit into the pecking order?  Some of us identify as dedicated individualists: our collection of... Read more...
Performance leaps
Performance leaps
At the heart and center of all our HiFi systems is the preamplifier. At least for some of us. The preamp is where all our sources connect, where every signal... Read more...
What if...
What if...
On the subject of integrateds vs. separates, what would happen if you took an entire system's worth of separates from the same company and put them all into one box?... Read more...
Pulling apart integrateds
Pulling apart integrateds
Most of us have separates, though a surprising number rely instead upon the integrated approach. And integrateds have their charms. For one thing, if the unit's designer focuses their efforts... Read more...
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