Reflection


  • Rolling with the Charts: Billboardโ€™s Epic Journey

    Welcome to the backstage of the music industry, where hits are made, careers are launched, and dreams come true โ€” the Billboard charts. Theyโ€™ve been the measuring stick of musical success since their inception, but how did they evolve to mirror our ever-changing music consumption habits? Grab your backstage pass and letโ€™s dive into the…

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  • Metallicaโ€™s 72 Seasons record review

    On the cusp of being 240 seasons each, the guys can still rock.

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  • Where did my music go? Signal loss, Pt 2

    Life is full of noise. Donโ€™t you want less of it from your system?

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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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  • Treating your room right

    โ€œTreating your room rightโ€ is a new series dedicated to acoustic treatment. Rarely, if ever, do audio magazines broach the subject of acoustic treatment, to your detriment. The simple truth is room treatments will help you get the most from your audio system. In fact, unless your roomโ€™s acoustic anomalies are addressed, it doesnโ€™t matter…

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  • The Cable Guru: โ€ฆ Go! A trilogy of digital cables and a tweak

    Here we go, starting with four CD-related products: three SPDIF digital cables and an accessory for CD playback. If the former might rankle the sensibilities of some outside the audiophile sphere, the latter will surely send those same people into a hissy fit.

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