Category Archive: Hi/Fi

Commentary on listening to music and the equipment used to do it.

06 Apr

Pieter Wispelwey on Bach

Pieter Wispelwey on Bach

I like the cello playing of Pieter Wispelwey. His Bach sonatas are still among my favorites, and this recording features friends Richard Egarr and Daniel …

 
By biberfan
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16 Jan

Pushing Quality – Reflections on Pure Music (Software)

Pushing Quality – Reflections on Pure Music (Software)

One of my small pleasures I sometimes have the opportunity to engage in is a Saturday visit to the local library. I really like the …

 
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03 Jan

Getting to the Details

Getting to the Details

As it happens, I’m thinking of late of my two listening “areas” in the house and how I might upgrade the experience (of listening). Downstairs, in …

 
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20 Jun

Evolution of HiFi

Evolution of HiFi

While I’ve seemingly been quiet here, at least in talking about music, I’ve been busy trying to determine where to take the hi-fi system as …

 
By biberfan
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07 Dec

The Visuals

The Visuals

I like the (new) view in iTunes that lets you see all your albums, akin to photos in iPhoto. I began listening to the first track …

 
By biberfan
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06 Jan

BluRay

BluRay

I’m not so much into the “home theatre” experience, but it appears that Blu-Ray won.

 
By biberfan
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08 Oct

Amazon MP3 Service

Amazon MP3 Service

I bit the bullet this past weekend and tried my hand at purchasing music using Amazon.com’s new MP3 download service. Here’s a link to Bach’s …

 
By biberfan
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09 Sep

iTunes and Ringtones

iTunes and Ringtones

As I have said many times before here, I enjoy my music through my computer. My Mac. And yes, I have an iPhone which I …

 
By biberfan
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20 May

More on the “Sweet Spot”

More on the “Sweet Spot”

After writing earlier this morning on the positioning of speakers, I adjusted mine just a hair more here and there, and saw even more improvement. I …

 
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20 May

Speaker Placement

Speaker Placement

Recently, while contemplating what might be improved in my hi-fi setup, I considered moving some furniture. I had read that having something between speaker can …

 
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23 Apr

Amplifier Burn-In

Amplifier Burn-In

This Friday I took ownership of some new audio equipment. On the very same day I put to use three new pieces of equipment in …

 
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10 Apr

Following a Score

Following a Score

I realize some readers are musicians, others are not. You don’t have to read music, or play an instrument, or even sing well, to enjoy …

 
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17 Mar

Wireless/HiFi Hell

Wireless/HiFi Hell

Of late, I’ve cried over the poor performance of my hi-fit setup. I lament the fact that fixing a Mac is far easier than diagnosing audio …

 
By biberfan
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15 Mar

Casual Listening

Casual Listening

I’ve been busy of late, with no time for serious, dedicated listening. Then I sent my DAC in for an “upgrade,” and was without my …

 
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