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The Sub $1000 Spotlight

Thursday, August 17th, 2006

The Sub $1000 Spotlight: required reading for those in the iPod generation who want to take their audio-geekness to the next step. Three carefully selected speaker/amp combos and a few notes that will help you choose wisely and avoid spending much. (If you’re going to read only one audio-related article this week, this should be [...]

First impressions: Stello DA100 USB DAC

Friday, March 3rd, 2006

First impressions: Stello DA100 USB DAC: comparing this $695 DAC with the $13K Chord Blu to check what it’s really worth, yielded some pleasant results:

For 13 grand, there should be a significant difference. But switching between the Stello and the Chord, it was just amazing just how good the Stello was.

Why computer audio probably sounds better than CDs

Saturday, December 3rd, 2005

From the “it’s coming sooner or later” department: Why computer audio probably sounds better than CDs: no jitter, to start with.

Diamond Multimedia re-enters the sound card market

Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

Diamond Multimedia re-enters the sound card market: the new line will be called “Xtreme Sound”, incorporating Dolby 7.1 channel surround sound, 10-band EQ, a multi-track recording/editing studio. The Xtreme Sound 7.1 model goes for $30 (MSRP), while the the higher-end Xtreme Sound 7.1 Dolby Digital Live goes for $60 (MSRP). [via]

Embracing the hard drive

Monday, November 7th, 2005

Embracing the hard drive: if you’re seriously interested in letting your computer cater to you audiophile needs, start from here. (And by seriously, I mean having a fat enough wallet.)