Author: Steven Stone

The Joy of Firmware Updates

Digital

Steven Stone looks at a subject that some audiophiles find terrifying – firmware updates…

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Epic Fail or Merely Unreal Expectations?

Digital

Steven Stone looks at the issue of appropriateness of some criticism......

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A “Guide” to Streaming Services?

News

Steven Stone looks at a recently published guide that doesn't get it......

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IsoAcoustics Speaker Stands

Room Acoustics

Steven Stone looks at a desktop speaker set-up solution

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When Should Audio Reviewers Retire?

News

Steven Stone looks at an inflammatory question......

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When Should Audio Reviewers Retire?

News

Steven Stone looks at an inflammatory question......

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The Death of Casual Music Listeners as Supporters of Music

News

Steven Stone looks at a darker future for musicians created by free streaming music…

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Back to the Future – How Can Musicians Make a Living?

News

Steven Stone looks at the latest figures on revenues from music and doesn't like what he sees......

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Same File, Different Input, Same DAC, Yields Different Sound?

Digital

Steven Stone looks at a recent sonic comparison of SACD to an DSD download... ...

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What Size is Best?

Digital

Steven Stone wonders what the ideal dimensions and weight for portable music playback device might be…

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Live Music Follies

News

Steven Stone looks at what goes into "live" sound at a bar gig......

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Making Deadlines and Foundling Gear

News

Steven Stone looks at what happens when a component just shows up......

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Making Deadlines and Foundling Gear

News

Steven Stone looks at what happens when a component just shows up…

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My Upcoming Talk at Crescendo Fine Audio

News

Steven Stone will be doing a presentation in Boulder, Colorado......

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What’s Good Enough?

Digital

Steven Stone looks at whether 44.1/16 is really "good enough" for audio......

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What’s Good Enough?

Digital

Steven Stone looks at whether 44.1/16 is really “good enough” for audio…

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AIX Real Versus Recorded Demo at AXPONA

Room Acoustics

Steven Stone looks at one of the most interesting demos at 2014 AXPONA audio show......

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Is Room-Based Listening Audio’s Vestigial Tail?

Headphone + Accessory Reviews

Steven Stone looks at room-based audio's future......

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Is Room-Based Listening Audio’s Vestigial Tail?

Headphone + Accessory Reviews

Steven Stone looks at room-based audio’s future…

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A Fundamental Flaw in the Violin Test

Audiophile

Steven Stone looks at a recent comparison of violins from an audiophile perspective......

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