The second part of this insightful series explores how Aversions, Desires, and Expectations subtly sabotage our music enjoymentโarguing that true listening begins only when we quiet the critical voice in our head.
Jonson Lee argues that the real reason your audio system sounds โmehโ might not be your gear or setupโitโs your thoughts: aversions, desires, and expectations, which sabotage the listening experience.
PS Audioโs Octave Records follows up with The Art of Hi-Fi Volume 02: Soundstage, a DSD 256 showcase designed to test speaker setup and capture the illusion of three-dimensional sound, reports The Sound Advocate.
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.
Paul Bowes dives deep into the invisible threats to audio purityโEMI, phase distortion, and vibrationโoffering hands-on tweaks, from copper shielding to Tranquility PODs, to extract maximum musical fidelity from your hi-fi system.
After a decade-long journey optimizing his system, Paul Bowes claims 30โ40% of sound quality is often lost due to factors like poor source components, room acoustics, EMI, and subpar cablesโbut that much of it is recoverable.
To keep his system clean and cool, Mike Harkins tucked away his components in a closetโthen turned to AC Infinityโs smart, silent fans to battle heat and boost reliability without sacrificing style or performance.
In this latest instalment, Paul Bowes reveals how purifying your power supplyโthrough shielding, isolation, and waveform correctionโcan dramatically elevate musical clarity, dynamics, and emotional connection in your hi-fi system.
Based on three key insightsโroom acoustics, system synergy, and installationโJonson Lee argues that speakers account for just 12.5% of your systemโs sound quality, challenging the conventional wisdom and prioritizing smarter investments.
Paul Bowes returns with more no-cost and low-cost tips to transform your soundโtaming cable spaghetti for EMI-free clarity and using everyday items like IKEA trivets to squash vibrations and unleash your systemโs full potential.
Scientist and audiophile Paul Bowes kicks off PMAโs new โMake your system sound better NOWโ column by sharing game-changing, hands-on tipsโfrom speaker leveling to torque tuningโthat could dramatically elevate your systemโs sound.
After testing looms from Audience, AudioQuest, and Kimber Kable, the Guru finds each trio stunningly synergisticโyet now aims to defy the loom gospel by mixing brands to see if a greater sonic truth might emerge.
From WWII-era DIY roots to a $49.9 billion global industry, hi-fi has evolved from two-radio stereo hacks to streaming giants and $10,000 speakersโhighlighting both tech innovation and the enduring allure of better sound.
After testing 49 amps, Jonson Lee crowns the Danish-built Densen DM-30 for its balance of smooth neutrality, reliability, and cool operationโoutshining even the visceral Proceed AMP5 and musical Audio Research D115.