Analog Tape Recording and Playback Technology: The Principles, Practical Applications, and a Comparison to Digital Audio Recording John E. Johnson, Jr.April 10, 2025 Analog tape recording and playback involve several mathematical principles and concepts, spanning from physics to signal processing. Analog TapeTape DecksTechnicalTechnical ArticleTechnical Reviews
Magnetic Lazarus, or “How I Learned to Love Cassette Tapes” Peter Lo RasoApril 3, 2025 Horrible news for the old “Home Taping is Killing Music” crowd: home taping is back in style. While I’m just 23 and this concern was more... EditorialOpEd
Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 3: Sonos John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025 Sonos wireless technology is a proprietary multi-room audio system that allows users to stream music, podcasts, and other audio content... TechnicalTechnical Reviews
Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 5: Google Chromecast and Conclusions John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025 Chromecast Audio is a wireless audio streaming device developed by Google that allows users to stream music from a smartphone, tablet, or... TechnicalTechnical Reviews
Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 2: BluOS John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025 BluOS is a proprietary high-resolution multi-room audio streaming platform developed by Lenbrook International. It is designed to deliver... TechnicalTechnical Reviews
Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 1: Introduction and Bluetooth John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025 Wireless speakers have revolutionized the way we experience sound, allowing users to enjoy high-quality audio without the constraints of... TechnicalTechnical Reviews
Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 4: Apple AirPlay 2 John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025 AirPlay 2 is Apple's wireless streaming technology that allows users to stream audio, video, and other media from Apple devices to... TechnicalTechnical Reviews
How Phono Cartridges Are Manufactured John E. Johnson, Jr.March 13, 2025 The manufacturing process of a phono cartridge is intricate and involves a combination of precision engineering, materials science, and skilled craftsmanship. ... Phono CartridgesTechnicalTechnical ArticleTechnical Reviews
The Use of Inductors in Audio Circuits John E. Johnson, Jr.March 6, 2025 Inductors are commonly used in audio circuits for various purposes due to their ability to store and release energy in the form of... Electronic ComponentsInductorsTechnicalTechnical ArticleTechnical Reviews
How Digital Recordings are Created in a Studio – A Testimony to their Hard Work John E. Johnson, Jr.February 27, 2025 We all (or nearly all) stream our digital music now rather than playing CDs (PCM files) or SACDs (DSD files). Do you ever think about... TechnicalTechnical ArticleTechnical Reviews
Interview with Richard Vandersteen and Brad O’ Toole of Vandersteen Audio Jeff WheatonFebruary 20, 2025 Recently I wrote an article in Secrets of Home Theatre and High Fidelity about some of the superb "vintage" and memorable equipment... FeaturesTours, Interviews and Book Reviews
The Design and Function of Transistors in Audio: Past, Present, and Future Robert CordellJanuary 23, 2025 Bob Cordell, an electrical engineer, is a prolific designer of amplifiers, audio test equipment, and other audio gear. He has published... 30th AnniversaryTechnicalTechnical ReviewsThe Now
Happy Holidays 2024! SecretsDecember 18, 2024 Thank You & Happy Holidays! From all of us at SECRETS of Home Theater and High Fidelity, thank you for being a part of our 30-year legacy. Editor's DeskEditorial
WAKING TO LIVE JAZZ Lory HawleyOctober 31, 2024 This is a story about how someone (me) who knows almost nothing about jazz groups or jazz was blessed with the early morning sound of live... 30th AnniversaryThe Now
Secrets 30th Anniversary Winners SecretsOctober 30, 2024 We are pleased to congratulate our Secrets 30 for 30 Prize Giveaway Contest Winners! 30th Anniversary
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