The preamplifier is the component in the system that controls the volume level and selects the input you listen to. Its role is simple and straightforward, yet its importance cannot be understated.

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Getting the bass right in your room can be one of the more challenging aspects of high-end audio. But here's a step-by-step guide to help you get through this maze of problems.

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You might have the best high-end 2-channel audio system on the planet but without hitting the right volume level for every single track, you'll never get to enjoy all that is possible. Paul and friends will teach you how.

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Ever wonder how we went from the original standard of monophonic sound to stereo and what it involved? Today's podcast is a brief history that you'll find absolutely fascinating.

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The two main ways of enjoying high-end audio is through either a pair of loudspeakers or a set of headphones. What's the main difference between the two?

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We don't listen to square waves as they have no musical value, yet they are one of the most important tools we designers have in our arsenals. Learn about square waves.

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We often talk about spending a great deal of money on our systems, but what about the affordable version? Paul and the team walk you through this great subject and help you understand how to produce audio magic at affordable prices.

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Rooms are the proverbial double-edged sword. Without them, we can't build our dream 2-channel system. With them, we're dealing with all sorts of problems. Here's an inside look at how to work with one of the bigger issues rooms present.

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We hear about dynamic range as if it is just another term in the arsenal of audiophile terms, but it's a critical component and one that's going to be important to truly understand.

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SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) and all measures of noise recognition, from placing your ear next to the tweeter to immersing yourself in the blackness of the music, sometimes it's what we don't hear that really matters most.

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