Why do vacuum tubes color the sound?
Why do vacuum tubes sweeten and enhance music in a stereo system? Is this really true and, if so, why?
Ohms Law
Everything you ever wanted to know about audio, music and its reproduction is here. PS Audio co-founder and CEO Paul McGowan shares his more than 40 years of high-end audio experience, stories, interviews, and hilarious tales in this one-of-a-kind podcast. Ohm's Law is produced by PS Audio and presented ad-free for the community. Subscribe through your phone's podcast app and get the latest each day. And please, leave us a rating so others will join in.
Recent Episodes
Does impedance affect volume level?
Are there volume differences between 4Ω and 8Ω loudspeakers? Does a power amplifier have any control over these variables and if so, how and why?
Spades, bare wires, or banana plugs?
What’s the best way to connect your speakers to your power amplifier? Spade connectors, bare wires, or banana plugs, and why?
Spikes, shoes, and yoga blocks
Why do audiophiles purchase and use such crazy sounding accessories like spikes, shoes, and yoga blocks? Is it real or an expensive joke?
Hating Bose speakers
Bose speakers certainly are well known around the world. What does PS Audio CEO Paul McGowan think of them? Rumor is he hates their sound.
Why doesn’t Paul use BHKs in his home system?
If BHK amplifiers are some of the best in the world, while doesn’t CEO Paul McGowan use them in his own system? Inquiring minds need to know!
Identifying the weak link in your system
Our systems are only as good as the weakest link in the chain, so how do you identify which component that is? Further, how do you figure out what to replace it with on a tight budget?
What’s the best components for rock music?
When it comes to playing back rock and roll music at concert levels, why do HiFi systems fail to please this viewer? Paul explains what he’s likely missing.
Do DAC measurements matter?
Different websites and so called experts will argue all day long that cheap well measuring DACs sound the same as more expensive ones, but is that true?
What’s the difference between an SACD and DSD?
SACDs and DSD sound very different but are they really? Paul explains the difference between these two similar sounding formats and clears the air.