Paul's Posts

Ethernet Vs. USB
Ethernet Vs. USB
If you’re looking for the best sonic solution for streaming music it matters how that music gets delivered. For example, if you’re connecting with USB then the computer matters: faster, quieter, better... Read more...
The controversy continues
The controversy continues
When I wrote about my memories of the strain gauge cartridge it was presented as mere ramblings. Since that post, there’s been a swirl of controversy and questions. Who knew? One question,... Read more...
Decide For Yourself
Decide For Yourself
One of the oldest tropes in science fiction is sentient machines. HAL and Lieutenant Commander Data are some of the more famous versions. On June 11th the Washington Post reported... Read more...
The Constant Current Source
The Constant Current Source
Some of the most important circuit technology in audio is also the simplest. Take for example the constant current source. If we look at a simple single stage amplifier it... Read more...
The Strain Gauge
The Strain Gauge
For some strange reason, I have been thinking about the strain gauge phono cartridge. And, here’s the weird thing. I have never heard one. What’s interesting to me about this... Read more...
Conventions
Conventions
Ever wonder why salad forks are smaller than dinner forks? Is it easier to pierce a shard of lettuce with a smaller instrument? I suspect it is merely convention. Sometime... Read more...
The Owner’s Manual
The Owner’s Manual
I am pretty certain that over the past 48 years I have never gotten excited about an owner’s manual. In fact, let’s be honest. Owner’s manuals are a pain to... Read more...
What are you hoping for?
What are you hoping for?
I get a lot of email requests for advice on what to buy, how to get more out of a system, or how to solve a problem. The conversation typically... Read more...
Aspen FR30 Review
Aspen FR30 Review
To say we’re proud and excited about the Aspen FR30s would be an understatement. Now that shipping of the first batch has begun we’re again taking orders for the next two... Read more...
Endless Variations
Endless Variations
It is fascinating to me the myriad of seemingly endless variations designers apply to sound reproduction equipment. Take the rarely seen today bipole loudspeaker. The last mass-produced version I remember... Read more...
The MOFI Dilemma
The MOFI Dilemma
For those of you that are into controversies here’s a juicy one for you. The fine folks at MoFi, the wonderful company that makes remastered audiophile vinyl of classic music,... Read more...
It’s Obvious
It’s Obvious
It’s funny how obvious something is once you figure it out. Networking issues are like that for me. A blur of numbers and meaningless data points confuse and bewilder me... Read more...
The Gas Pops
The Gas Pops
Clay Rose, writer and lead singer of the Gasoline Lollipops is a star. No, really. What an amazing performer. He just blows me away. Listening to the first tracks from... Read more...
Going Over Your Head
Going Over Your Head
It makes me feel sad when I read that something in our technologically complex world of high-end audio has gone over someone’s head. That they cannot grasp the concept as... Read more...
Gravity Doesn’t Care
Gravity Doesn’t Care
Gravity doesn’t care if you believe in it or not. You’re not going to float free into space. You can jump up and down and claim it’s a conspiracy to... Read more...
How did we get to 192?
How did we get to 192?
When playing high-resolution PCM files the defacto industry standard seems to be 192kHz, 24 bit. Right? I mean, given a choice between the next candidate, 176.4kHz, we automatically choose 192kHz.... Read more...
Ratchet Of Change
Ratchet Of Change
While it is true change can happen with the flip of a switch it is more likely to occur in small ratcheted increments. Big events like the time years ago... Read more...
Hearing Into The Music
Hearing Into The Music
One of the smartest and most experienced HiFi fanatics I know is my good friend, John Hunter of REL subs. In response to one of my recent posts about musicians,... Read more...
Finding Balance
Finding Balance
It’s likely no coincidence that my favorite headphones are from Audeze. They are based on the same planar magnetic technology behind PS Audio’s speakers. I’ve tried a number of their... Read more...
How High Fidelity?
How High Fidelity?
We talk a great deal about high-fidelity sound. We often take it for granted. Fidelity is about faithfulness: the degree of exactness with which something is copied or reproduced. Faithful to... Read more...
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