Why Tube Power Amplifiers Require Output Transformers and Why Their Design is Critical John E. Johnson, Jr.September 25, 2025 Vacuum tube amplifiers are beloved for their sonic qualities, but unlike transistor-based designs, they cannot drive loudspeakers... PrimersTechnical
How Makeup and Prosthetics in TV Programs Have Changed From the 1960s – JJ’s Blogs John E. Johnson, Jr.September 11, 2025 I have been watching some old TV programs of the 1950s and 1960s, and I noticed on the classic Mission: Impossible series, which debuted in... Blogs & Little Things
The SVS Ultra Evolution Nano Speakers: A Video Review Taps DasSeptember 10, 2025 I’ve been pining to get an SVS system in-house for years now. I’ve been stalking them as a fan long before I started reviewing audio gear. Bookshelf SpeakersReviewsSpeaker Reviews
How a Sine Wave is Calculated, Frequency Peaks Visualized, and Harmonic Distortion Measured Using Calculus and FFT Analysis John E. Johnson, Jr.September 4, 2025 Several Hi-Fi magazines use spectral analyzers to illustrate test signal peaks with their harmonic peaks for audio equipment. Did you ever... PrimersTechnical
R_volution PlayerPro 8K Media Player Mel MartinAugust 27, 2025 If you have a lot of media at home (DVDs, Blu-ray, and 4K discs), you should be very interested in this product review. Media ServerReviewsVideo Players Reviews
Expensive DACs: What Exactly Are You Getting for the Money? – JJ’s Blogs John E. Johnson, Jr.August 21, 2025 When you see a high-end DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) priced at tens of thousands of dollars vs. an excellent one at around $1,000, the... Blogs & Little Things
EISA Awards for 2025-26 Announced SecretsAugust 14, 2025 The Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) is a community of 54 technology magazines, websites and social media commentators from 27... Press
Development of Modern Anamorphic (Widescreen) Lenses from the Original “Cinemascope” Lenses of the 1950s John E. Johnson, Jr.August 14, 2025 The development of anamorphic lenses marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of cinematic storytelling, significantly enhancing the... TechnicalTechnical Reviews
Audio Advice Live 2025 Show Report SecretsJuly 31, 2025 Once again, we will be bringing you coverage of the Audio Advice Live 2025 show as we explore the halls and rooms in Raleigh, North Carolina. FeaturesShow Reports, Film Festivals and Concerts
TAD Labs Factory Visit – Carlo in Japan Part: 2 Carlo Lo RasoJuly 30, 2025 This is the second of a three-part video series documenting Editor-in-Chief Carlo Lo Raso’s recent visit to three Japanese audio brands... FeaturesTours, Interviews and Book Reviews
How Does a Cathode Follower in a Tube Audio Circuit Work? John E. Johnson, Jr.July 24, 2025 A cathode follower is a vacuum tube circuit commonly used in audio applications for impedance matching, buffering, and signal conditioning. TechnicalTechnical Reviews
Q Acoustics 5010 Theater and Q SUB100 Review Taps DasJuly 23, 2025 Teeny, affordable, and just plain cool. This is the Q Acoustics Sub 100. It is a 10" Sealed Box sub. It is the middle child of a trio of... ReviewsSpeaker ReviewsSurround Sound Speaker Systems
VIABLUE and AVM Factory Visit 2025 Carlo Lo RasoJuly 16, 2025 Gear, Beer, and lots of Schnitzel. That essentially sums up the week I spent in Munich this year to cover the final Munich High-End show... FeaturesTours, Interviews and Book Reviews
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs): How They Are Manufactured John E. Johnson, Jr.July 3, 2025 The manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) involves multiple steps, combining chemical, mechanical, and automated processes to... PrimersTechnical
Why Custom Installers Should Consider BenQ’s W5800 Home Cinema Laser Projector Chris EberleJune 26, 2025 I recently reviewed BenQ’s W5800 4K Laser Projector, and in this article, I’ll discuss why it is a serious contender for professional... EditorialOpEd
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