We can invest a ton of energy and money into a high-end audio system only to discover not all recordings are the best sounding.
What are the limitations for building powered subwoofers into loudspeakers?
When building a system with limited funds which is more important to invest in?
What’s it take to properly wire AC power for high-end audio systems?
Recording studios are notorious for using autotune, flangers, tons of bells and whistles in an attempt to making good recordings. How about Octace records?
We listen only to sinewaves yet square waves are important in the design of audio equipment. Paul explains why.
High-end audio seems an entirely male endeavor yet so many women love music and are excellent listeners. Why the disparity?
Vacuum tubes have only so much life in them as they slowly get mellow with age. Here’s how to know if it’s time to change them.
It should be no surprise to those that listen that their stereo systems sound different at night than during the day. Here’s why.
We’ve seen meters on power amps, but preamps? Do they make sense there?
Voltage is loudness but what is current? Paul helps us understand the difference between the two.
What kind of system is used to voice the products designed by PS Audio?
Do loudspeaker crossovers have a power loss and, if so, by how much?
Vinyl record turntable phono cartridges are mechanical devices. As such, do they age?
Are there any perfect audio systems and, if so, do you find yourself still wanting more?
Digital audio has used somewhat the same format for nearly 40 years, is there something better on the horizon?
Surface mount technology is everywhere in audio systems, but does it sound good or is through hole better?
Why do some recordings sound correct after following Paul’s The Audiophile’s Guide while others do not?
It’s counterintuitive that sound produce from the front of the speaker should sound as if it were actually behind. Paul explains why.
PS Audio is starting a series of free radio stations to get music into their community. Find out more.
If you haven’t noticed, most tube amplifiers do not have a balanced input. Paul helps us understand why.
If you want to start designing your own audio equipment, here are a few tips to get started.
We don’t often hear the surround speakers working when we watch movies. Are they necessary?
Preamps often output as much as 20 volts rms. But, power amps cannot handle more than about 2 volts. Paul helps us understand.
Why do so many pieces of high-end audio exceed the limits of human hearing? Paul helps us understand.
It is assumed an equilateral triangle is required, but Paul helps us understand why that’s not always the case.
