by rob | Jan 5, 2017 | Articles
Hearing loss is a significant social and health issue and some believe the increasing use of ear buds and headphones is likely to exacerbate the issue in the future. Click here to view...
by rob | Jan 5, 2017 | Articles
Ultimately, amplifier performance hinges on the overall design, whether Class-A, Class-AB, valve, transistor or FET, the synergy of the combination of the individual parts and how feedback is employed determines an amplifier’s sonic stamp. Click here to view...
by rob | Jan 5, 2017 | Articles
By all means push the envelope; after all, one of the good reasons for embarking on DIY is to gain knowledge and an understanding of what’s going on behind the knobs. However, it’s equally important to make sure the job’s achievable. Click here to view...
by rob | Jan 5, 2017 | Articles
… before we examine the myriad control possibilities of a compressor, let’s pause for a moment and consider how many controls such a device can successfully live without. The LA-2A, for example, is perhaps one of the most successful (and highly prized)...
by rob | Jan 5, 2017 | Articles
The design topology of compressors directly impacts on the characteristics they impart to the audio passing through. Some have a greater impact than others even when no gain reduction is occurring. Click here to view...
