Sony Walkman NWZ-A17 Digital Music Player and MDR-1A Headphone Review
In 1979, Sony invented portable music with the original Walkman. A lot has changed since then. But one thing has stayed...
Recording Academy to Issue High-Res Recording Guidelines to Spur High-Res Music Production
Thankfully, it appears as though the industry is growing more and more serious about ensuring the best quality out of high...
How to extend USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 connections for media servers and DACs
We'll show you how to extend USB 1.0 and 2.0 connections up to 100 feet or more so you can connect audio servers and...
Benchmark AHB2 Power Amplifier Review: The First Commercial Power Amp with THX AAA Technology
We audiophiles are a truly finicky bunch. It’s very true. There is no denying it. Amplifiers are one of those areas...
New Hi-Res Music from AIX Records Arrives
Today, a hi-res music disc set from AIX records arrived. The first is a DVD audio featuring Stravinsky and Ravel. The...
DEG, CEA, The Recording Academy® and Major Labels Reach Agreement on Definition for High...
At the Poor Audiophile, we've long been advocates and proponents of high resolution audio. We're currently finishing up our time with...
Why David Pogue is Right About the Pono Player and High Resolution Music
When David Pogue wrote his sizzling review about legendary rocker Neil Young's high resolution Pono music player, David made some major waves,—at least with...
Sony to set up High-Resolution Music Stations at more than 70 Best Buy Magnolia...
In a fascinating move and what could be interpreted as a major commitment to high resolution music, Sony has announced that...
The Power of Music’s Emotive Quality—A Tale of the iPhone and the Sony Hi-Res...
Today I was at one of my favorite, local coffee shops. I don't know what it is about a café's ambiance...
Sony Hi-Res Walkman Digital Music Player and Premium Hi-Res Headphones Arrive for Review
The current holy grail in audiophile circles is high resolution (hi-res) audio. Among hi-res audio's many promises are better sound, less...