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  1. PassionPassion is why many of us are involved in the high end, but if your dealer has lost his passion, how can he pass it on...
  2. Golden earsMost people believe they can't hear the differences between a low end system and a high end system - and of course that's wrong.
  3. KISSThe acronym KISS stands for keep it simple stupid. I have a new motto in mind.
  4. Mastering or media?Michael Fremer loves vinyl played back on his digital audio player. Filter or something else?
  5. The second halfIt's pretty straightforward to schedule out the first phases of a project and get the basic structure working, but the second half remains a mystery, yet...
  6. Polishing or cutting?It's easy to fall into the trap of polishing before cutting but if you want your system to be a gem, get the basics right first.
  7. Teaching artDesigning something can be accomplished by a lot of people but connecting with people's emotions is something unique
  8. Endless loopAudio used to be hardware centric, not it's mostly software based. This powerful shift in the industry will bring wonderful changes.
  9. IsolationIsolation is a key component in the quest for better sound.
  10. The EnthusiastThe term Audiophile has long been associated with a love of great sound but I think it perhaps has a different meaning.
  11. Balancing ActI have always considered the balance control on a preamplifier like a useless apendage – even worse, the extra componentry required for its implementation degrades the...
  12. Measurements that matterWhen you measure something, it's important to understand the underlying causes of what you're measuring to make any sense of it.
  13. Zero caloriesDo we really need to know something is 10 times lower in distortions we cannot possible hear?