HIFI Stereo

FM radio has served well since the 1950s, but performance in portables is often poor. DAB addresses many of these issues, but cross-country standardisation is needed.

Nov 18, 2009 - Richard Mudhar

Realising the extra sound quality from high definition audio files sampled at more than CD quality needs more than just a PC with an audio interface card.

Oct 14, 2009 - Richard Mudhar

Compressed audio downloads means poorer audio for quality conscious listeners. Here are some sites selling downloads of lossless compressed CD quality or better audio.

Oct 13, 2009 - Richard Mudhar

There has to be something special about the CD555 retailing at about £12000 (US$20000) where a basic CD player is to be had for £12 at Tesco.

Aug 8, 2009 - Richard Mudhar

Naim Audio's DAC is a flexible interface capable of excellent CD reproduction and can also make the best of digital files on an iPod and high-resolution audio downloads.

Jul 26, 2009 - Richard Mudhar

Naim Audio have produced a good big loudspeaker in the Ovator S-600 model. The high-frequency driver covers six octaves from voice up to beyond human hearing.

Jul 26, 2009 - Richard Mudhar

Hi-Fi enthusiasts can save money and boost quality by omitting a traditional pre-amplifier, feeding the CD player or Ipod to their power amp via a passive volume control.

Jun 27, 2009 - Richard Mudhar

Separates are still the way to get the best sound beyond the budget market, but contrary to popular belief it is not just the loudspeakers that determine audio quality.

May 28, 2009 - Richard Mudhar

Network music players make it easy to play any CD stored on the music server hard disc. No more lost CDs - like an Ipod for the home stereo.

May 24, 2009 - Richard Mudhar

Many consumer audio items offer the choice of Toslink optical cables or coaxial cable digital interconnects. For short (1.5m) runs they are comparable for most uses.

May 18, 2009 - Richard Mudhar

Vintage European audio equipment does not always interface well with modern gear, understanding the differences helps match it to give of its best.

May 6, 2009 - Richard Mudhar

Imagine the ability to select any CD without leaving the listening armchair. Home Music Servers are to the living room what the Ipod is to the traveller.

Oct 14, 2008 - Richard Mudhar