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Tidal & MQA, updated News!
As many of you know, as of July, 2024, Tidal no longer supports MQA. They have moved to FLAC 16/44.1 and higher file formats as well as Dolby ATMOS. If you have noticed, when you are streaming Tidal, most of what you’re getting is CD quality streams. Bluesound has provided for this change in their version 4 software as of 4 -6…
Our Mix: Stand Mount Speakers
I view running Audio Emporium like being the GM of a baseball team. We have categories to fill and I try very hard to “beat” other teams with our sage selection, or MIX. When evaluating STAND MOUNT speakers, there are specific considerations. It’s a fun challenge. Let’s dive in! I’m not interested in what’s built in China. Screw ‘em. During Covid, N…
Atoll 200s
Atoll of France makes my favorite affordable integrated amps and separates. They make them in France, not China, with a three year warranty! This entry is to highlight two class shattering components, the Atoll PR200 preamp and AM200 power amp. I’ll also bring in a matching CD player with accessible DAC to round out the system package. These components are built to…
Towers Of Power
Bryston makes our favorite tower speakers. They’re ESPECIALLY SOLID at the popular price points of $2-5k per pair. They’re made in Canada, not China. They have a 20 year warranty. Nobody else is close. Not China! There are many well known brands that make towers in this price range. In the price range of $2-5k, almost everything is made in China, even…
A Case For CDs
Most of our friends and family turn on political TV at night and get angry. Fortunately WE in the audio hobby, have music in our lives and THAT can be the evening’s entertainment. Last night I wanted to hear something soul searching and beautiful. In my world, that has to be acoustic. Further, I prefer music that is a bit sparse so…
Bryston BI200 Rave
The Bryston Bi-200 integrated amp arrived late yesterday. Plugged in and playing! I cannot begin to tell you how large the grin is on my face. This has replaced a very capable 50-watt per side amp. The difference in terms of driving my speakers is staggering, especially at lower volume. It’s like the house has come to life for the very first time! I have been covering the industry for 25 years and this is the first amp that has generated such an immediate emotional experience in me!