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Announcing the SECRETS Recommended A/V Gear
So, we’re making a list…and yes, we’ve checked it more than twice! Welcome to the new year folks.
OpEd
OpEd
Secrets Q&A with John Siau of Benchmark Media Systems
Benchmark Media Systems is a small but accomplished audio manufacturer headquartered in Syracuse, New York.
A word about the current state of audio shows.
After a year-and-half of dealing with the scourge that is COVD-19, this fall looked to have a semblance of a chance of audio shows returning and having some measure of safe attendance.
COMPLEXITY VS. SIMPLICITY – THE AUDIOPHILE’S DILEMMA…
These are the days when anything goes (with apologies to Sheryl Crow)….
The Un-Integrated Amplifier OP/ED
Definition of Integrated – “combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.”
Secrets Q & A with Bryston CEO James Tanner
You’ve no doubt heard the news that venerable Canadian audio brand, Bryston has been sold. The new owners are not some obscure investment...
Dante: Networked AV Distribution – Q&A with Audinate’s Brad Price
Dante is an audio distribution platform that has seen much use and growth within the professional audio sector. Its purpose is to reliably...
THE PHENOMENON OF TUBE AMPLIFIER BURN IN
A passing comment about tube amplifier burn-in. I have noticed, that on multiple vacuum tube power amplifiers, the sound of the amp changes...
JBL Synthesis SDP-55 & SDR-35 Q&A Nick Clarke – Senior Director of Global Engineering
Recently, Secrets contributor Sumit Chawla had a chance to interview HARMAN’s Senior Director of Global Engineering Nick Clarke on the...
RIAA Vinyl Sales Q&A with McIntosh Group CEO Jeff Poggi
Recently, The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) released its mid-year report for 2020 which, among other things, showed...
How Much Amplifier Power Does your Home Theater Need?
The question is often asked, how much amplifier power do I really need? Is my 80-watt per channel AVR going to drive my speakers to an...
Are Expensive outboard DACs a waste of money?
With most consumer electronics offering built-in DACs these days, is it worth the money to buy a supposedly “better” and more expensive outboard DAC?
Full-range Speaker Systems vs. Satellite-subwoofer Combinations
This audiophile debate still rages for stereo but is long settled for movies. Movie soundtracks, with their “point-one” effects channel, has mandated by...
Industry Insider Op-Ed Vol. 3: “Is Your System 24-Bit Ready?” and Q&A with Bill Dudleston
With the plethora of new high res streaming services such as Qobuz, Tidal, and Roon, I frequently have audiophiles approach me to discuss how much they...
Industry Insider Op-Ed Vol. 2: “The Power of Music” and Executive Q&A, HARMAN Luxury Audio
As I compose this article, I am beginning my sixth week of staying at home, having started a week before the official announcement here in California.