Poinzy Apr 7, 2017 I finally found a comprehensive article on Windows audio APIs. Thank GOD! Even the author had a tough time tracking down info, apparently.
I finally found a comprehensive article on Windows audio APIs. Thank GOD! Even the author had a tough time tracking down info, apparently.
Poinzy Apr 7, 2017 Science introduces an evil meritocracy to the golden ears' inclusive, democratic wonderfulness.
Poinzy Apr 7, 2017 What golden ears will never grasp: you can't make meaningful comparisons with adjectives; you have to use numbers. Numbers are reproducible.
What golden ears will never grasp: you can't make meaningful comparisons with adjectives; you have to use numbers. Numbers are reproducible.
Poinzy Apr 7, 2017 Once audio gear becomes so much about "lifestyle" as it does about measurable performance, all sorts of mischief results.
Once audio gear becomes so much about "lifestyle" as it does about measurable performance, all sorts of mischief results.
Poinzy Apr 7, 2017 You know, these LSO *recordings* are actually better than I first thought. It's just the performances that don't cut it. UM med school...
You know, these LSO *recordings* are actually better than I first thought. It's just the performances that don't cut it. UM med school...
Poinzy Apr 7, 2017 There are the Golden Ears and there are the Engineers,and nary the twain shall meet.
Poinzy Apr 2, 2017 Make the word "audiophile" a joke: tell everyone you're an audiophile and that you love cassette tapes.
Make the word "audiophile" a joke: tell everyone you're an audiophile and that you love cassette tapes.
Poinzy Apr 1, 2017 The re-emergence of the cassette tape -- proof positive that so-called audiophiles have no idea what they're talking about.
The re-emergence of the cassette tape -- proof positive that so-called audiophiles have no idea what they're talking about.
Poinzy Mar 25, 2017 New computer being delivered today, one with built-in WiFi. Hope I'll be able to toss the Netgear crap.
New computer being delivered today, one with built-in WiFi. Hope I'll be able to toss the Netgear crap.
Poinzy Mar 24, 2017 Currently reviewing some old, worn opera recordings featuring Giuseppe Di Stefano and Maria Callas, since reissued on CD, I think.
Currently reviewing some old, worn opera recordings featuring Giuseppe Di Stefano and Maria Callas, since reissued on CD, I think.
Poinzy Mar 22, 2017 Listening to some old recordings I made more than 10 years ago. I did a surprisingly good job with a Stanton 500 cart and a Motorola iMac.
Listening to some old recordings I made more than 10 years ago. I did a surprisingly good job with a Stanton 500 cart and a Motorola iMac.
Poinzy Mar 22, 2017 At least I don't have to install a video card anymore to get decent graphics. No extra, noisy cooling fan. Yay.
At least I don't have to install a video card anymore to get decent graphics. No extra, noisy cooling fan. Yay.
Poinzy Mar 22, 2017 Some people build their own computers, but I'm NOT going to do that. I've got enough tech problems as it is.
Some people build their own computers, but I'm NOT going to do that. I've got enough tech problems as it is.
Poinzy Mar 16, 2017 Well, these AKG K240's do make things sound flatter after you remaster with them.
Poinzy Mar 16, 2017 I can see why, in these days of cross-checking studio mixes on portable devices, 600-ohm headphones might be a hard sell.
I can see why, in these days of cross-checking studio mixes on portable devices, 600-ohm headphones might be a hard sell.
Poinzy Mar 15, 2017 Michael Fremer's fans will never read the publications in which Fremer gets laughed at. Fremer knows this and proceeds accordingly.
Michael Fremer's fans will never read the publications in which Fremer gets laughed at. Fremer knows this and proceeds accordingly.