The XLR connector was invented by James H. Cannon, founder of Cannon Electric in Los Angeles, California (now part of ITT Corporation), and for this reason it was sometimes colloquially known as a Cannon plug or Cannon connector and in …
An RCA connector, sometimes called a phono connector or cinch connector, is a type of electrical connector commonly used to carry audio and video signals. The connectors are also sometimes casually referred to as A/V jacks. The name “RCA” derives …
There is a controversy regarding the minimum length that needs to be maintained with S/PDIF cables for optimum performance. Many of you may have heard or read that it is beneficial to use at least a 1.5m length digital cable …
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Quad Electroacoustics is a British manufacturer of hi-fi equipment, based in Huntingdon, England. The company was founded by Peter J. Walker in 1936 in London, and was initially called S.P. Fidelity Sound Systems. In 1936 the name was changed to …
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The Mirage brand, from Canada, has always been known throughout the audio industry as an innovator, continuously setting new standards in speaker design and performance. You’ll find that Mirage is the only company founded on the principle that sound should be …
Acoustic-Fun is a Taiwanese brand that specialises in DIY parts, cables & DACs. The Acoustic-Fun (AF) PDM-10s is possibly the most compact DAC that includes all the essential bells and whistles that I was looking for. This DAC cost a …
Andrew Rothwell is the man behind Rothwell Audio Products Ltd., UK. Incorporated in 2003, Rothwell Audio makes a range of hi-fi electronics in England, specialising in vinyl replay, and a range of guitar effects pedals.
I’m a late entrant to Indian music. I started listening to Bollywood music during a trip to Vancouver, Canada, in 2008. As an audiophile, I’m always buying and collecting good quality original music wherever I go. Last year, while browsing …
Fostex Company, originally founded in July 1973 by Foster Electric Co., Ltd., is a Japanese manufacturer of high performance speaker components, consumer and recording equipment. I had the good fortune of trying the Fostex T50RP studio headphone when it was …
Koss Corporation is an American company that designs and manufactures headphones. I have been using the original Koss Porta Pro On-Ear Headphone (OEH) for over 6 years. I use them whenever I’m travelling with my Laptop or late at night, when …