Mission 778CDT CD Transport
Streaming may dominate the way many of us discover and listen to music today, but for a huge number of hi-fi enthusiasts, the CD collection is far from redundant. In...
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Mission 778CDT CD Transport
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Speaker Impedance & Speaker Sensitivity: What Do They Mean?Speaker Impedance & Speaker Sensitivity: What Do They Mean?
The two knobs that decide loudness (mostly)For a given speaker + amp, how loud you can get (cleanly) depends mainly on: How much voltage/power your amp can deliver into the...
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Quad Platina Stream
Quad Platina Stream
Quad’s Platina Stream is the digital half of the company’s new flagship Platina range: a full-width network player designed to sit alongside the Platina Integrated amplifier, share its industrial styling,...
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Sonus Faber SerafinoSonus Faber Serafino
A piece of furniture as much as a loudspeakerSonus Faber treats speakers like fine Italian furniture, and the Serafino is very much that: • Curved “lute” cabinet in real wood...
Michael skanku@ntlworld.com |
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Understanding Bitrates, Sampling Rates, and Audio Formats
Understanding Bitrates, Sampling Rates, and Audio Formats
1. Sampling Rate (How Often the Sound Is Measured) Definition:The sampling rate (or sample rate) tells you how many times per second an analog sound wave is measured (sampled) when...
Michael skanku@ntlworld.com |
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Perlisten S7t Tower SpeakersPerlisten S7t Tower Speakers
The S7t is Perlisten’s flagship passive tower: a 4-way design with four 7-inch woofers flanking a vertically stacked “DPC array” (a waveguided 28 mm beryllium dome tweeter sandwiched by two...
Michael skanku@ntlworld.com |
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Arcam A25 + Integrated AmplifierArcam A25 + Integrated Amplifier
What it is (in one line) A 2×100W Class-G integrated that keeps the Radia A25’s musical poise but adds genuinely modern I/O (notably HDMI eARC) and a next-gen Bluetooth stack...
Michael skanku@ntlworld.com |
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Sealed vs Poerted SubwooferSealed vs Poerted Subwoofer
1. Basic Design Differences Feature Sealed Subwoofer Ported Subwoofer Enclosure Type Airtight box — the driver (speaker cone) is fully enclosed, with no openings. Includes one or more ports (vents)...
Michael skanku@ntlworld.com |
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RCA Or XLR ?
RCA Or XLR ?
How They Work RCA Cable (Unbalanced) Design: Two conductors — one signal wire (hot) and one shield/ground. Connector: Commonly the red/white (stereo) plugs used in home audio gear, DJ setups,...
Michael skanku@ntlworld.com |
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Monitor Audio Bronze SeriesMonitor Audio Bronze Series
Monitor Audio’s Bronze Series is a long-standing performer in the mid‑priced speaker segment. The sixth generation (6G) introduced notable enhancements including C‑CAM Gold Dome tweeters, Uniform Dispersion Waveguides, and refined...
Michael skanku@ntlworld.com |
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Active vs Passive Speakers: Which Is Best for You?Active vs Passive Speakers: Which Is Best for You?
Discover the key differences between active and passive speakers to build your ideal home audio setup. This guide compares ease of use, flexibility, and sound performance, helping you decide what...
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How to Future-Proof Your HiFi System for the Next 10 YearsHow to Future-Proof Your HiFi System for the Next 10 Years
Future-proof your HiFi system with smart upgrade strategies, modular components, and digital-ready features. This blog explores how to build a high-end HiFi setup that lasts, adapts to tech changes, and...
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