Is AI reshaping or ruining HiFi? Opinion

Is AI reshaping or ruining HiFi?

False authority – how AI is affecting HiFi purchasing decisions. The risks, myths and realities of AI shaping musical taste and consumer choices. GAS – Gear Acquisition Syndrome: the psychology behind constant upgrading. The 3 main types of audio lovers – which one are you? What really happens in HiFi retail and why real listening ..

HiFi Myths blown up with actual facts Opinion

HiFi Myths blown up with actual facts

Chapter 1 Myth No. 1 FULL RECAPS!!!! A rant from a qualified audio/HiFi technician with 40+ years of experience. Chapter 2 Myth No. 2 LIQUID STYLUS CLEANERS WILL DAMAGE YOUR STYLUS! Ask AI or any “expert” online and they will perpetuate this myth as truth. Chapter 3 Myth No. 3 YOU CAN’T HEAR GOOD SOUND AT A HIFI ..

D.I.Y HIFI REPAIR DISASTERS – WHY NOT TO D.I.Y. Opinion

D.I.Y HIFI REPAIR DISASTERS – WHY NOT TO D.I.Y.

From the Technician’s Bench – Why not to D.I.Y your HIFI and Audio Equipment repairs Why not take on your own D.I.Y. HiFi repairs? You have an understanding of how it works, you like to dabble in electronics. There’s Google and You Tube. How hard can it be? YOU TUBE VIDEOS – A quick note ..

5 MUST HEAR TRACKS – Music for your system Opinion

5 MUST HEAR TRACKS – Music for your system

S2 EPISODE 021 Music. 5 best tracks/albums; 2 HiFi Professionals and 1 opinion party. Two HiFi Professionals with polar opposite tastes in music discuss what to listen to (a) when testing speakers; (b) at a HiFi show; (c) when designing speakers. (d) get the best of our your system What tracks/albums you should know to ..

Getting started in vinyl playback – advice from an industry pro. Opinion

Getting started in vinyl playback – advice from an industry pro.

The turntable ! Yes, you are going to need a turntable… There are probably three kinds of turntables out there – 1) New turntables of quality, probably starting at around $500. 2) New turntables of poor quality starting at around $50 and rising in cost to around $500. 3) Used turntables from the heyday of ..

10 hot demo tracks that are NOT audiophile recordings. Opinion

10 hot demo tracks that are NOT audiophile recordings.

It’s a shame that some of the best music ever made is not particularly well recorded. On the other hand, some of the worst music ever made is exceptionally well recorded. I’m thinking of the likes of Linn Records, Naim Records, Reference Recordings etc. You know, ‘Audiophile recordings’, the ones where the technical standards are ..