Ohm SpeakersHow Classy is Your Amp?
Analog amplifiers are frequently referred to by “Class,” mostly Class A, B or AB. The terminology is not about education, or social standing, but the way in which the…
Hearing Is Digital – A Hairy Situation!
John Strohbeen
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Yes, dear friends, science can be cruel. It can destroy illusions and alter our world view. It turns out that not only is the earth round, but that hearing is actually digital – at least…
10 Most Important Developments in Audio
John Strohbeen
Monday, December 29, 2014
This time of year is traditionally a time of reflection and for many, list making. Think Oscars and “10 Best.” Well, we’re not immune. The music reproduction business –…
Phased Out: Part 2 – Absolute Phase
John Strohbeen
Monday, December 22, 2014
In the last blog, I discussed how it is important to have the front mains all “in-phase” and how it is fairly easy to confirm your system is properly connected. Now, things get…
Phased Out: Part 1
John Strohbeen
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
“Phase” and “polarity” are two terms often used – incorrectly – interchangeably.
They are almost never the same. The one time they are the same is when you…
Tubes or Transistors? The Feud Goes On
John Strohbeen
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
One of the marks of the serious “‘phile” — be it audiophile, bibliophile or other committed enthusiast – is that we squabble about things most outside the…