Why your amp volume knob is scratchy when you turn it
You settle into your favorite chair, put on a pristine record, and reach over to turn up the volume. Instead […]
Audio Amplifiers & Receivers
Why your amp gets hot when playing at low volumes
It was a quiet Tuesday evening, and I was winding down with a jazz record spun at a whisper-quiet level.
The hidden benefit of using a pre-amp with your power amp
I still remember the night I almost threw my favorite pair of floor-standing speakers out the window. I had just
Audio Amplifiers & Receivers
The difference between gain and volume on your amplifier
I still remember the smell of burning electronics in my college dorm room. I had just bought my first serious
Audio Amplifiers & Receivers
How to avoid ground loops in your home studio setup
It was 2:00 AM, the creative juices were flowing, and I had just finished tracking what I thought was the
Audio Amplifiers & Receivers
How to tell if your amplifier is truly ‘Class A’
I sat there in my dimly lit basement, staring at a small silver box that promised me the sonic equivalent
Audio Amplifiers & Receivers
How to clean a sticky volume knob on a vintage amp
I still remember the adrenaline rush of finding a 1970s Marantz at a local estate sale for next to nothing.
How to wire multiple subwoofers without blowing your home receiver
I still remember the smell. It was a Tuesday night, and I had just dragged home a second massive bass
Why your vintage receiver makes a loud pop when switching inputs
I was leaning over my record player on a Tuesday night, the room dimly lit by the soft amber glow
Why your tube amp actually sounds better after an hour of use
I’ll never forget the rainy Tuesday I nearly boxed up my first PrimaLuna. I’d spent months saving, finally hooked it