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Post by ÈlTwo on Jan 13, 2013 22:58:20 GMT -5
First, did you realize that no one can reply to your "Emo-Zine Discussion" thead?
Since I can't reply there, I'll start this thread to ask any questions.
Mine is, who are the people who are going to be writing the articles?
Are these going to be scholarly articles, opinion articles, a day-in-the-life articles, lifestyle articles, some combination of those, or something else?
Thanks.
Steve
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Post by KeithL on Jan 14, 2013 1:59:35 GMT -5
Actually, I kind of assumed that a new thread would start to discuss each article - once there are some articles to discuss. (I just unlocked the main thread so you can post to that as well, though...) My aim here is to provide information. I'm hoping that someone will eventually be able to read through all the articles and come away knowing more than they used to, with a clearer picture of how audio equipment works, and a real understanding of what matters, what's bullshit, and how they can get what they want out of audio with the least effort (and the least cost). If you're familiar with my style, you'll know that I tend to mix facts with opinion, but I'm very careful to make sure and identify which is which, and I bend over backwards to include both sides of any legitimate open questions. (However, I DO have an engineering background, so I won't pull punches about things that I - and most reputable engineers - think are snake oil.) I'll steal someone's quote and say "we think an informed consumer is our best customer". There is a lot of information available about audio equipment, from lots of sources. Unfortunately, much of it is vague, inaccurate, confusing, or just plain wrong. Sadly, because of this, a lot of people spend a lot of money on equipment that fails to meet their expectations, or finally end up with the system they want - after wasting a lot of money on false-starts along the way. I'm going to do my best to provide the information you need to make *intelligent* decisions about what audio equipment to buy, and what to do with it after you buy it. Along the way, I'm going to do my best to dispel some common misconceptions, and pour some snake oil down the drain. I expect articles to range from a single paragraph or two to a few pages in length. Here are a few ideas I was thinking of starting with: * Why would anyone want a separate DAC? * Receivers vs Separates vs Monoblocks. * Understanding the different digital audio formats. * Tubes vs Solid State. * What features do you really *need* in a pre / pro? * Vinyl vs Digital. * Do DACs really sound different? And, if so, why? * Do cables really matter? * Understanding bi-amping and bi-wiring. * Speaker placement for surround sound. * Has HDMI won the battle? (Is legacy video dead?) This isn't going to happen all at once, and I'm hoping people will see enough value here to keep coming back to read new articles as they are published. At least to begin with, I'll probably be doing all the writing. I'm kind of assuming that, if this becomes a popular thread, some of the other folks here at Emo will choose to contribute, and we may even eventually accept outside contributions, but let's wait and see on all that. Keith First, did you realize that no one can reply to your "Emo-Zine Discussion" thead? Since I can't reply there, I'll start this thread to ask any questions. Mine is, who are the people who are going to be writing the articles? Are these going to be scholarly articles, opinion articles, a day-in-the-life articles, lifestyle articles, some combination of those, or something else? Thanks. Steve |
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Post by creimes on Jan 14, 2013 2:06:18 GMT -5
Cool, sounds great as yes there is a vast amount of bull#*%^ information out there or even down to what one could plain out call lies and diversion of the truth.....haha
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Post by aussieemolearner on Jan 14, 2013 2:40:54 GMT -5
Couldn't put a suggestion on the suggestion thread, so I hope it is alright to put here.
What is the best way to set up WiFi to the pre/pro and your main listening stereo.
There seem to be so many ways and methods eg Apple, not apple etc so an article explaining how to go about this would be useful to relative newcomers to this medium.
Thanks Keith for such a good idea, I look forward to reading the articles.
David
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Post by mgbpuff on Jan 14, 2013 6:54:43 GMT -5
How about a discussion of:
1) Balanced connectors and fully balanced components vs single ended.
2) Amplifier classifications and their advantages/disadvantages.
3) Ways to interface computer audio from a good, better, cutting edge perspective.
4) Amplifier power, how much is enough to allow for accurate sound reproduction without clipping and with adequate headroom.
5) Matching between components in the sound reproduction chain - specifically gains, impedances, and speaker sensitivities.
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Post by KeithL on Jan 14, 2013 8:24:25 GMT -5
Excellent suggestions... (And I had it set so you could start threads but not add to the original - I opened it up to both ways...) Couldn't put a suggestion on the suggestion thread, so I hope it is alright to put here. What is the best way to set up WiFi to the pre/pro and your main listening stereo. There seem to be so many ways and methods eg Apple, not apple etc so an article explaining how to go about this would be useful to relative newcomers to this medium. Thanks Keith for such a good idea, I look forward to reading the articles. David |
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Post by Jim on Jan 14, 2013 10:37:46 GMT -5
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Post by Jim on Jan 14, 2013 10:41:08 GMT -5
I'd love to see topic on amplifier power and speaker power. I think a number of people still shop for wattage based on what the speaker is rated at.
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Post by DYohn on Jan 14, 2013 10:48:44 GMT -5
Since most of these topics have already been covered out there on the 'web, or at least there is plenty of information on them for those interested enough to look, perhaps the "Zine" articles should be more Emotiva-focussed? Rather than a generic discussion on DACs, for example, which has been done ad-nauseum, how about a combination technical and subjective discussion about the design philosophy and sound of the XDA product line? Or instead of "solid state VS tubes" analysis which has been the subject of ninety-seven million articles, how about Emotiva Amplifiers design philosophy, what signal-path approaches and tweaks are employed in their design, and how that makes them sound? Or, how a hobyist might best employ tube-based sources in an Emotiva-based system?
I think if you want to both provide information not already out there and to promote Emotiva, the articles should be obviously Emotiva-biased.
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Post by knickerhawk on Jan 15, 2013 13:27:39 GMT -5
Since most of these topics have already been covered out there on the 'web, or at least there is plenty of information on them for those interested enough to look, perhaps the "Zine" articles should be more Emotiva-focussed? Rather than a generic discussion on DACs, for example, which has been done ad-nauseum, how about a combination technical and subjective discussion about the design philosophy and sound of the XDA product line? Or instead of "solid state VS tubes" analysis which has been the subject of ninety-seven million articles, how about Emotiva Amplifiers design philosophy, what signal-path approaches and tweaks are employed in their design, and how that makes them sound? Or, how a hobyist might best employ tube-based sources in an Emotiva-based system? I think if you want to both provide information not already out there and to promote Emotiva, the articles should be obviously Emotiva-biased. I think you make a good point. I like many of the suggested topics, but hope that the approach will be one of presenting the basics and the pros and cons of different approaches, but always with an emphasis on Emotiva's design philosophy and how various Emotiva gear addresses the given topic. In addition to the classic audio topics already suggested, I'd be interested in articles about manufacturing challenges (for Emotiva), the audio business for an online vendor, Emotiva "roadmap" and strategy articles, the "conception, gestation and birth of a particular Emotiva product", and other articles along that line. |
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Post by Porscheguy on Jan 15, 2013 13:31:14 GMT -5
Since most of these topics have already been covered out there on the 'web, or at least there is plenty of information on them for those interested enough to look, perhaps the "Zine" articles should be more Emotiva-focussed? Rather than a generic discussion on DACs, for example, which has been done ad-nauseum, how about a combination technical and subjective discussion about the design philosophy and sound of the XDA product line? Or instead of "solid state VS tubes" analysis which has been the subject of ninety-seven million articles, how about Emotiva Amplifiers design philosophy, what signal-path approaches and tweaks are employed in their design, and how that makes them sound? Or, how a hobyist might best employ tube-based sources in an Emotiva-based system? I think if you want to both provide information not already out there and to promote Emotiva, the articles should be obviously Emotiva-biased. That David, is totally correct and to the point. Bravo! |
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Post by The Mad Norseman on Jan 15, 2013 13:59:06 GMT -5
I'd like to see: More about digital audio (uncompressed Hi-bit rate FLAC, etc.), from downloads - what's the best way to store those files? What's the best way to get that hi-res audio signal to your main system for playback, etc. Media servers can be so damn expensive (options? pros/cons to those options), and computer hard drives can (and do) crash! So what's the safest storage, and how to get the best playback? Maybe other shere have the same questions?  |
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Post by jmilton on Jan 15, 2013 14:25:26 GMT -5
I find most of my answers here. You might also...check out the "Computer How-to" at the top.  www.audiostream.com/These guys are "wicked smaat". |
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Post by The Mad Norseman on Jan 15, 2013 18:40:07 GMT -5
I find most of my answers here. You might also...check out the "Computer How-to" at the top. www.audiostream.com/These guys are "wicked smaat". Thanks - I squirreled that one away on my "Favorites" for future use! (Looks like a very informative site). |
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Post by audiofile on Jan 16, 2013 15:40:45 GMT -5
I agree that most, if not all, articles in the 'Zine are focused on making the best of your Emotiva investment and what will or won't work.
I spend some time at AudioStream (Michael Lavorna there is very helpful) reading up on the digital music world but I always come back here to see how folks are utilizing their Emotiva gear and how it interfaces with other components.
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Post by audiofile on Jan 16, 2013 15:45:47 GMT -5
That David, is totally correct and to the point. Bravo! Double Bravo!!! That was some outstanding insight. We can't be rehashing every audio subject out there but in view of what has been learned, how we apply that to our Emotiva suite of components would be most helpful! Things like: 1. Optimum interconnections between your Emotiva DAC & the rest of your system. 2. Emotiva amplifier ratings - the facts behind the specifications. 3. Digital files and your Emotiva equipment - Optimizing your listening enjoyment. |
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Post by Spiky on Jan 22, 2013 0:41:23 GMT -5
That David, is totally correct and to the point. Bravo! Double Bravo!!! That was some outstanding insight. We can't be rehashing every audio subject out there but in view of what has been learned, how we apply that to our Emotiva suite of components would be most helpful! Things like: 1. Optimum interconnections between your Emotiva DAC & the rest of your system. 2. Emotiva amplifier ratings - the facts behind the specifications. 3. Digital files and your Emotiva equipment - Optimizing your listening enjoyment. Forgive me, but how is this idea any different from every other post on these forums? |
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Post by ausman on Jan 30, 2013 9:34:57 GMT -5
my opinion would be an shootout between onkyo, DENON and emo and compare features vs price set..
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Post by dennis99 on Feb 24, 2013 21:53:51 GMT -5
Most of VIPs here have ridiculous # of posts ranging thousand plus. My concern are, if you are so busy posting and works when do you actually have time to enjoy your system? or you have them hookup to your PC speakers.
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Post by Jean Genie on Feb 24, 2013 23:08:18 GMT -5
^Bazinga!^
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