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NPR Hearing Quiz Part II
The NPR “How Well Can You Hear Audio Quality?” quiz is seriously flawed. The idea of comparing two levels of MP3 encoding against an “uncompressed” WAV has merit. However, the choice of material and the implementation [...]
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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