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Episode #197 - I'm Not an Audiophile, But...

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A comment by a tech reviewer incited us to discuss who is qualified to pass judgment on the audio quality of devices. We discuss this with our favorite audiophile, Chris Connaker.

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Guest:

  • Chris Connaker
  • Chris Connaker on The Next Track

    • Show notes:

    • Apple HomePod mini Review: Siri in a Compact Speaker (Kirk's review)
    • A New Listening Room Part One
    • A New Listening Room Part Two: Acoustics, Speakers, DSP
    • The Next Track: Episode 167, Tuning the Perfect Music Listening Room
    • Apple HomePod Review - An Audiophile Perspective
    • Can a Good Soundbar Rival a True Surround-Sound System in a Blind Listening Test? (Wirecutter)
    • Amazon Music HD Is Still Lossy
    • Episode #159 - Has Lossless and High-Resolution Audio Finally Come to the Masses?
    • Josh.ai

      • Our next tracks:

      • Brian Eno: Film Music 1976 - 2020
      • Spooky Tooth: Spooky Two

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