3 Things I Learned About…

3 Things I Learned About…


  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Magnepan Speakers

    First impressions can mislead with Magnepan speakers, writes Jonson Lee, who reflects on their lifelike realism, anti-forward presentation, and high-maintenance charm after more than a decade of devoted ownership.

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Digital Playback

    Jonson Lee shares three surprising insights from his digital audio journey: your server matters more than your DAC, digital sources are highly vibration-sensitive, and even a reformat can revive sound quality.

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Speakers

    Based on three key insightsโ€”room acoustics, system synergy, and installationโ€”Jonson Lee argues that speakers account for just 12.5% of your systemโ€™s sound quality, challenging the conventional wisdom and prioritizing smarter investments.

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Amplifiers

    After testing 49 amps, Jonson Lee crowns the Danish-built Densen DM-30 for its balance of smooth neutrality, reliability, and cool operationโ€”outshining even the visceral Proceed AMP5 and musical Audio Research D115.

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  • 3 Things I Learned Aboutโ€ฆ Interconnects

    After testing 16 interconnects, Jonson Lee concludes that cables over $100 can offer real gains, price doesnโ€™t predict performance, cleaning contacts boosts clarity, and a cableโ€™s sonic character stays consistent across gear.

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