| Today's Top Stories | | #1 | Gear Guide: The War on Cold | | | by Christopher Neto, AV Shout | | | In this Gear Guide series I'll take you through the different components of a proper Winter wardrobe for the AV technician. More»
Why This Matters: This week, does anything else matter? Neto knows cold. In this installment he does the base layer stuff. –Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #2 | The best gear for listening to Hi-Res Audio | | | by Michael Hsu, Wall Street Journal | | | The sound quality of digital music that you can purchase or stream from sites like iTunes or Spotify has improved dramatically since the early days, when thin, highly compressed audio was the norm. Many now deliver compressed files that are nearly indistinguishable from CDs. But lately, audio nerds are most excited about the flood of devices, that make it easier to listen to what's known as "hi-res audio": master-quality recordings that, sonically, are smoother, airier and more detailed than CDs. More»
Why This Matters: A little recap of the state of the possible and instructions for how to run your own HRA tests at home. – Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #3 | Chord Hugo: the world's first portable Hi-Res Audio DAC will quadruple the cost of your phone | | | by Sam Kieldsen, Stuff | | | DACs and headphone amps are wonderful tools, boosting the quality of your phone or computer's audio – but they tend to be a little on the bulky side, particularly those that support Hi-Res Audio files. Not so the Chord Hugo. Lightweight, compact and powered by a built-in rechargeable battery, it's decidedly portable. More »
Why This Matters: First portable reference-class DAC/headphone amp to support Hi-Res Audio. So says Chord. Another salvo in the (possible) HRA revolution. Let me also take this opportunity to remind you of Neil Young's Pono Player. Which isn't available yet. –Cynthia Wisehart |
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