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High Performance Home Theater Calibration High Performance Home Theater Calibration The Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) was founded in 1989 in recognition of the increasing complexity of integrating audio and video systems into the home environment.…
DVI and HDMI Video Connections DVI and HDMI Video Connections During the next few months, many manufactures will release new consumer electronic products with DVI (Digital Visual Interface) and HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connectors. DVD…
TOSLINK Interconnect History & Basics TOSLINK Interconnect History & Basics The transmission of signals using a beam of light was a topic for science fiction writers just a few short decades ago. The ability to harness the incredible speeds and data density capabilities of…
The All Channels Driven Amplifier Test Controversy The All Channels Driven Amplifier Test Controversy There has been a lot of controversy on many of the Internet forums regarding power capability of receivers when driving multi-channel speaker systems. Some argue that when a receiver is rated at…
Thiel Audio Interview on Cables Thiel Audio Interview on Cables During our review of the THIEL Audio SCS3 system, we pinged designer Jim Thiel on some technical questions regarding the loudspeaker designs and the choice of internal wiring and crossover…
Dynamic Comparison SACD vs CD - Part 5 Dynamic Comparison SACD vs CD - Part 5 Reprinted with the Permission of Christine Tham. Visit her very informative website at: …
Loudspeakers: When Is Good Enough, Enough? Part 3 Loudspeakers: When Is Good Enough, Enough? Part 3 In this, Part 3 in the series, I'd like my 30+ year journey through speaker design to illustrate how much of the knowledge was gained over long periods, by testing combinations and by following what…
Dynamic Comparison of LPs vs CDs - Part 4 Dynamic Comparison of LPs vs CDs - Part 4 Yes, you have heard all the arguments before, and you are probably sick and tired of it. LP vs digital is a "religious war" that has been played out by various audiophiles ever since the CD format…
Connection Tips 101 - Cabling Your System Connection Tips 101 - Cabling Your System I am often called on to provide calibration services for the budding audiophile and even the professional installer to try to maximize the performance of their systems. I am always shocked to see the…
Eliminating RFI/EMI Interference from your Audio System Eliminating RFI/EMI Interference from your Audio System Eliminate RFI/EMI noise ingress into your hifi audio system by using proper cabling, shielding, and grounding techniques.