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An Introduction to Roon
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An Introduction to Roon

One of the biggest problems with digital music, especially streaming, is that it deprives us of the sense of ownership. We long for the days of gatefold LPs, with stunning artwork, copious sleeve notes, lyric sheets, and special editions. We loved to hold them in our hands. Digital is just

Stephen Nelson-Smith Dec 21, 2017 • 5 min read
Sonos vs Yamaha MusicCast: Which is the best wireless home sound system?
Multiroom

Sonos vs Yamaha MusicCast: Which is the best wireless home sound system?

When I started in the industry, independently selected and controlled music in every room was the preserve of the very rich. I designed and built some incredible systems (including for a certain Robbie Williams), but they were complicated and expensive. Nowadays good quality wireless home sound systems are within reach

Stephen Nelson-Smith Dec 12, 2017 • 7 min read
An introduction to Digital to Analogue Convertors (DACs)
Electronics

An introduction to Digital to Analogue Convertors (DACs)

Earlier in this series I talked about an essential component in the analogue signal path - the phono stage or phono preamp. In this article I'm going to introduce the DAC or 'Digital to Analogue Converter'. DACs are a hotly debated subject. Spend just five minutes online and you'll find

Stephen Nelson-Smith Dec 5, 2017 • 9 min read
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