May 7th, 2013
HD-Audio Fakes
About a year ago, a customer called and asked about MAXD as an HD-Audio format. I said that I hadn’t heard about MAXD but would look into it and get back to him. It turns out [...]
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Thank you Chooke. Are you implying that the Black does not include the
HD Music Day at NAMM?
Thanks Jonathan. You're absolutely correct. It's hard to acknowledge t
HD Music Day at NAMM?
Finally we are in complete agreement. I understand that hi rez recordi
HD Music Day at NAMM?
I have been an audiophile for more than 50 years but now really don't
HD Music Day at NAMM?
Yes, my position has evolved. I'm still an advocate for 96 kHz/24-bit