In a dedicated 2-channel audio system the listening chair is mostly overlooked. How important is it and what’s its role in the larger scheme of things when it comes to music’s reproduction in the home?

Recorded music was once dynamic, but many recent release have been anything but that. What the heck happened? Why is suddenly dynamic range something we rarely see in recordings anymore?

If you’re moving from a receiver or integrated amplifier to separates, what’s the best way to go about it? Should you do it bit by bit or all at once, and why?

If you don’t have the budget to buy great high end loudspeakers is it possible to build your own? And, should you?

Analog has long been the gold standard for digital audio to replicate, but long ago the actual technology of digital left analog in the dust. Why do we still use the term “analog” to describe perfection in music’s reproduction?

So you want to design high performance audio gear? Do you go to school first or dig in and learn along the way?

There are multiple means of getting digital audio from your CD player, computer, or streaming device into your DAC. Which one of the many is the best?

If your speakers don’t have the bass response you hoped for will increasing the wattage of your power amplifier or receiver help?

XLR balanced interconnects are the best sounding connections between stereo equipment when high performance audio is concerned. But what if you do not have the proper length of cable? Can you connect two or more?

We hear about integrated circuits as well as discrete circuitry. What are the differences between the two and are there advantages?