Perception


  • Review: Mojo Audio Mystique ‘Y NC’ DAC

    The Mojo Audio Mystique Y DAC appears to have most if not all the sound quality of the established Mystique X model; Howard Milstein gives it an in-depth review.

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  • Wharfedale EVO4.2 Review: The Best Bookshelf Speaker For $1000!

    Paul Cash reviews the Wharfedale EVO4.2, praising its rich tone, clear separation, and ELYSIAN-inspired featuresโ€”asking, is this the best audiophile speaker for $1,000?

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  • And Just Like Thatโ€”A Complete Reset to My Digital Streaming System!

    Tom Gibbs reveals how Euphonyโ€™s new software and a top-notch DAC took his music system to stunning new heights, with sound so real it feels like a live concert.

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  • Compton’s Finest: N.W.A.’s Explosive Debut and Its Impact on Music and Society

    When N.W.A. released Straight Outta Compton on August 8, 1988, it marked a seismic shift in music, culture, and the way America viewed hip-hop. The album was a raw and unfiltered portrayal of life in the streets of South Central Los Angeles, delivered with an urgency and authenticity that had never been heard before. Not…

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  • Denon Perl Review: The Earbuds That Adapt To How YOU Hear

    “The Denon Perl wireless earbuds offer a unique combination of features, including personalized listening with Masimo Adaptive Acoustic Technology (AAT), active noise cancellation, and long battery life.”

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  • High Fidelity or High Fantasy? 6 of the Snakiest Oils in Audio

    The HiFi world is notorious as an industry rife with superstitions, outlandish claims, and broken promises. Itโ€™s a realm where the pursuit of pristine sound often collides with the allure of pseudoscience and the mystical. In this article, we dive into some of the most eyebrow-raising products on the marketโ€”from quantum stickers that claim to…

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  • PSB Announces the M4U TWM Earbuds Now Shipping

    The new wireless in-ears employ hybrid planar technology.

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  • Echoes of Apollo: The Music of Ancient Greece

    Introduction: The Soul of Greek Culture In the heart of ancient Greece, music was the very pulse of society, intricately woven into the fabric of daily life and imbued with a significance that went far beyond mere entertainment. This deep integration of music in Greek culture manifested in various dimensions, from the sacred echoes in…

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  • Clean Ears, Clean Sounds: Unveiling the Audiophile’s New Secret Weapon

    In the hallowed halls of audiophilia, where the quest for acoustic perfection is more sacred than the silence in a monastery, a groundbreaking revelation is about to send shockwaves. Audiophiles, brace yourselves, for the game is about to change, not with another esoteric piece of equipment, but with something far moreโ€ฆ personal. Enter the Ear…

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  • The Jay Jay French Connection, Episodes 101-105

    Episode 101 This week Bill Low, founder & chief designer of the acclaimed company AudioQuest, joins Jay Jay for part 2 of their conversation! Donโ€™t miss this insightful discussion about the world of audio & its importance in our daily lives.AudioQuest is a company that develops tools for enhancing the in-home experience of audio and…

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  • Rock Chronicles, Part 9 โ€” Badfinger’s Tragic Story Begins

    Badfingerโ€™s new album was both falling behind schedule and becoming more expensive, and the label rejected the initial session tapes

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  • The Jay Jay French Connection, Episodes 96-100

    Episode 96 Tune in this week to hear Jay Jay welcome guest & heavy metal legend Dave Meniketti! Dave is a singer, guitar virtuoso, & founding member of the group Y&T. Twisted Sister and Y&T toured extensively together in the early 80โ€™s โ€“ both Twisted and Y&T both have intertwined roots in the history of…

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  • Interview with an audio trailblazer: Norman Varney, on room acoustics, Pt 2

    โ€œLet’s talk about common things like modal resonances, early reflections, reverberation times, ambient noise, and signal-to-noise ratio […]โ€ โ€œLet’s talk about common things like modal resonances, early reflections, reverberation times, ambient noise, and signal-to-noise ratio,โ€ said Norman. “These are important issues because they greatly affect the listening experience.

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  • The Bison epitomizes Strength, Stability and Consistency, three words that accurately describe Totem Acousticโ€™s 35-year journey of continual global success as a loudspeaker manufacturer in the high-performance audio spectrum. Being the largest and most powerful terrestrial mammal in North America, the Bison is symbolically sacred to many indigenous tribes; a culture that has been a…

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  • Interview with an audio trailblazer: Norman Varney, on room acoustics, Pt 1

    โ€œ90% of audiophiles are not experiencing 50% of their equipmentโ€™s potential.โ€ At High End Munich 2022, I had the opportunity to interview industry veteran Norman Varney of A/V RoomService, Ltd., who debunked many of my theories on how room acoustics influence the sound in our listening rooms. He has modeled, installed, and improved hundreds of…

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