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axolotl
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While sitting in front of his speaker(s).
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New Sony Walkman music players feature stunning good looks, Android 12
Sony holds onto the beautiful dream of standalone portable audio players.
arstechnica.com
axolotl
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I was thinking, "I like the looks of this rectangular thing not made by nature. I bet I would like its utility and sound, as well."New Sony Walkman music players feature stunning good looks, Android 12
Sony holds onto the beautiful dream of standalone portable audio players.
But, I never thought there would be such negative comments or downvotes.
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No, vinyl did not outsell CDs in the UK in 2022 | Darko.Audio
And the BPI has the numbers to prove it.
darko.audio
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Schiit introduces mini speaker amps. No, they are not Class D.
www.head-fi.org
Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up
There are two good - make that very good - GE tubes that I own. The 5998A and the ‘five-star’ 5670. I have rolled these in to / out from Woo Audio WA2, WA3. 100% agree, regarding the GE 5-star 5670. I have the 5-star red in my Vali 2++, and it is a phenomenal tube. To my ears, it does...
www.head-fi.org
Ojai Sam
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After 11 years, my computer speakers started humming more than Thurston Harris. Since I do most of my listening here, I wanted something capable of more than just announcing "You've Got Mail!"
After a lot of research, I came up with the Audioengine a5+ Wireless Speakers:
audioengine.com
Amazon had them in my hands within 2 days, so they must be pretty popular. As advertised, they were a snap to install. I was up and running in about 10 minutes. The specs are at the above link, suffice it to say they are powered and run 150W output. For their first test, I looked around for music both familiar and newly remastered. If it had been an acid test, I might have gone with the Grateful Dead but luckily I had this recent release close at hand:
I have to say I was blown away. The clarity, response and definition were outstanding, especially considering that these speakers nestle happy on my desktop. Revolver was always a sonic treat but now its like having the Fab Four right on my desktop. Paul's fluid bass lines are a particular treat.
These versatile wireless speakers can also be wired, and will work from an analog or USB connection. Their sound quality truly belies their relatively diminutive size. I can't recommend them highly enough!
After a lot of research, I came up with the Audioengine a5+ Wireless Speakers:
A5+ Home Music System — Audioengine
You won’t hear any enhanced super-mega-hyper-monster boomy bass from these powered speakers. The low end from the A5+ Powered Speakers is real bass, very near to the originally-recorded music. From rap to classical to movies, you’ll get tight, punchy bass with an awesome growl that will make you...
audioengine.com
Amazon had them in my hands within 2 days, so they must be pretty popular. As advertised, they were a snap to install. I was up and running in about 10 minutes. The specs are at the above link, suffice it to say they are powered and run 150W output. For their first test, I looked around for music both familiar and newly remastered. If it had been an acid test, I might have gone with the Grateful Dead but luckily I had this recent release close at hand:
I have to say I was blown away. The clarity, response and definition were outstanding, especially considering that these speakers nestle happy on my desktop. Revolver was always a sonic treat but now its like having the Fab Four right on my desktop. Paul's fluid bass lines are a particular treat.
These versatile wireless speakers can also be wired, and will work from an analog or USB connection. Their sound quality truly belies their relatively diminutive size. I can't recommend them highly enough!
axolotl
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Is that more or less than Lionel Hampton? How about Keith Jarrett?
As for the speakers, they look awesome.
So...
Goodonya, Sam!
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A Chatbot's Take on Hi-Fi Issues
There has been much discussion lately about ChatGPT, the machine-learning based chatbot from OpenAI. Some experts say it will soon make human writers obsolete. Will that include human hi-fi reviewers? I decided to engage ChatGPT in an exploratory conversation; think of it as a sort of job...
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Spotify co-president says HiFi is still “coming at some point”
For now, you’ll have to keep waiting.
www.theverge.com
axolotl
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Spotify co-president says HiFi is still “coming at some point”
For now, you’ll have to keep waiting.
Until such time, I will keep using Spotify to find the CDs and digital files I want.
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Schiit introduces a $400 surround sound processor that never goes obsolete and works with everything.
www.head-fi.org
Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up
2023, Chapter 4 Mortal Syn? If I end up dead, this is why. Melodramatic? Sure. But we’re talking about a product that lobs an arm-sized wrench into the works of an audio treadmill that has ground along for decades, dictating what standards Must Be Followed and when you Must Upgrade for the...
www.head-fi.org
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One Man’s Quest to Revive the Great American Vacuum Tube
The prized retro audio components are mostly manufactured in Russia and China. Now, a small Georgia company is rebooting US production.
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Oh no! MQA!
insolvencyintel.co.uk
MQA LIMITED - Administration, England & Wales
Appointment of Administrators In the The High Court of Justice Court Number: CR-2023-001732 MQA LIMITED (Company Number 09123512) Nature of Business: Sound ...
insolvencyintel.co.uk
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Schiit set up an AI customer service bot.
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MoFi to Pay $25 Million Over Fraudulent 'All-Analog' Records
Vinyl producer Mobile Fidelity, known as MoFi, agreed to a $25 million settlement over their 'all-analog' records in May 2023.
ultimateclassicrock.com
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For many years, the only turntable available to me has been my Audio-Technica USB unit, which I use for ripping purposes. While this is indispensable, my set up doesn’t lend itself to casual listening. This month I finally decided to do something about that.
Rather than buy another USB turntable, I dusted off one of my old Technics SL 1200 Mk2s to see if I could figure out a way to play it through my computer. After a lot of research, I invested in the ART USB Phono Plus.
With some trepidation, I wired it up, plugged it in, and… silence. You didn’t think Windows was going to make life simple did you? After some minor tweaking of my audio settings, the glorious sound of vintage vinyl finally poured forth.
Here’s what my set up looks like, along with the LP I selected to break it in.
This turntable now speaks happily to Audacity so I can rip at will. However, at least for now, I’m going to return to the simple days of pulling an album out of its jacket, slapping it on the turntable and lowering the tone arm. Naturally, this calls for a new series here at MG:
Vinyl Spin of the Day.
Rather than buy another USB turntable, I dusted off one of my old Technics SL 1200 Mk2s to see if I could figure out a way to play it through my computer. After a lot of research, I invested in the ART USB Phono Plus.
With some trepidation, I wired it up, plugged it in, and… silence. You didn’t think Windows was going to make life simple did you? After some minor tweaking of my audio settings, the glorious sound of vintage vinyl finally poured forth.
Here’s what my set up looks like, along with the LP I selected to break it in.
This turntable now speaks happily to Audacity so I can rip at will. However, at least for now, I’m going to return to the simple days of pulling an album out of its jacket, slapping it on the turntable and lowering the tone arm. Naturally, this calls for a new series here at MG:
Vinyl Spin of the Day.
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