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To Couple...or Not To Couple....IS NOT the question.
In college, I quickly acquired an audio system capable of “winning” the stereo wars of my dorm. After all - - this is where loud belongs. As a yo... -
REX Owners…There’s More…
If you’ve been reading my blog, you know I fell in love with a 1st generation REX preamplifier by Balanced Audio Technology (BAT). In addition, m... -
ROON: It broke me.
I never thought it could happen but Roon broke me. I swore I'd never be drawn into the non-tactile world of digital music. But, the quality wore me down and I've now spent all of my free time converting my shiny silver discs to digital files. -
Aesthetics: Should they matter to the Audiophile?
I have a dedicated two-channel room AND a home theater room. The two-channel room is invite only, but it still achieves FIDELITY and looks amazingly good! Everyone, including the world’s snarkiest audiophile, knows the importance of appreciating the beauty of life. -
Avoiding magnetic attraction - the key to superior sound
Okay, fellow audiophiles, be sure to hold off on purchase decisions until you know what design aspect(s) enable the superior performance we’re all ... -
Good Sound < Great Design
If you want to truly forget Good Sound, make sure you’re buying products with GREAT design. -
Grab your wallet & forget ‘good’ sound for good.
You’re in the midst of a pandemic and spending a lot of ‘quality’ time at home (lol), so now is the perfect time to perfect your audio system. I have a four-step plan for building it, so you can avoid wasting time and money on shoddy stuff. -
Break-In: A Barrier To Audiophile Gratification
Why choosing the right hi-fi product COULD provide instant gratification. Break-In is often essential, but also a potentially dangerous part of the Audiophile journey. Why? Three reasons...Delayed gratification, Impaired selection, and Diminished performance.
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Do No Harm: The seemingly forgotten responsibility of the cable loom.
An Audiophile’s cable loom (a true system component) has three, very straightforward responsibilities. Supply power to your components, transmit signal between components, and most importantly, Do no harm to the system. Unfortunately, most cable looms, not only poorly execute responsibilities #1 & #2, but consistently harm the performance of audiophile quality systems. They FAIL!
