audiophile

11.23.09

Gadgetry's Golden Rule

"Buy the cheap cables": Remember these words and thou shalt never be ripped off

By Jon Chase Posted 03.25.2008 at 5:51 pm 25 Comments

For the vast majority of us, few are the occasions when our opinions matter in any meaningful way. Say what you will about the importance of teaching your children, or being in charge of your office budget or participating in the voting process, but the sad reality is that your wisdom is an underutilized asset… except when it comes to your tech savvy. If youre reading this, its your responsibility to go out in the world and evangelize against the temptations of bad tech gear.

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Which Music Format Is for You? Descrambling DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD

What's the difference between DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD?

By Suzanne Kantra Kirschner Posted 05.09.2003 at 12:13 pm 0 Comments

Listen carefully: Both DVD-A and SACD promise you-are-there sound quality. Both require new discs and players. SACD can be listened to in 2-channel stereo, or in 5.1 surround sound; DVD-A can only be listened to in 5.1 surround, but offers video clips and images you can view on your PC or TV. In 5.1 surround mode, there's not a lot of difference between the two formats to the untrained ear. The problem is that not every audiophile likes 5.1 surround sound -- some believe 2-channel is closer to what a live performance sounds like. In that case, your only option is SACD.

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