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
Life on the Edge – A Personal Perspective on the Past, Present, and Future of Class D Audio Amplifiers Bruno PutzeysOctober 22, 2024 The past quarter century of class D developments look strikingly different when seen through the eyes of the audio consumer and through... 30th AnniversaryTechnicalTechnical ReviewsThe Now
The Sound of Tubes – Why is it So Good? Lukasz FeliksOctober 3, 2024 Vacuum tubes have been around for ages and the technology has been at some point considered obsolete. Technically, there were of course... 30th AnniversaryTechnicalTechnical ReviewsThe Now
Raising the Bar on Speaker Performance. A Loudspeaker Designer’s Perspective. Bill DudlestonSeptember 26, 2024 A guest article by Bill Dudleston of Legacy Audio I am hopeful that you’ll find the following adventure enlightening and helpful on your path to improved... 30th AnniversaryTechnicalTechnical ReviewsThe Now
WAM Engineering LLC – Interview with J.R. Boisclair Jeff WheatonSeptember 19, 2024 Greetings Mr. Boislclair, CEO of WAM Engineering, I first want to thank you on behalf of Secrets of Home Theatre and High Fidelity for... 30th AnniversaryFlashbacks and interviews
Gold Note Factory Tour 2024 (Or An Audiophile’s Taste of Italy – Part 2) Carlo Lo RasoSeptember 17, 2024 This is the Second of a three-part "Tour of Italian Audio" video series. Back in May, I got a chance to visit three Italian audio companies. 30th AnniversaryFlashbacks and interviews
HOW TO USE ROON. Glenn YoungSeptember 12, 2024 In its simplest form, Roon is a music player app. So, the first question to be asked is: With a plethora of free (or at least inexpensive)... 30th AnniversaryThe Now
“The Role of Art in the Industrial Design of Audio Products.” Kostas MetaxasSeptember 5, 2024 I truly believe that high-end audio is probably the purest and most direct expression of the contemporary arts and needs to be taken as... 30th AnniversaryTechnicalTechnical ReviewsThe Now
Memories of Heathkit and My Dad. Lory HawleyAugust 29, 2024 My childhood was a little different from most little girls, thanks to my father, who included me in his Heathkit building projects that... 30th AnniversaryThe Now