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“Tis the Season” for Outdoor Solutions

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Ryan Quinn

The title says it all.  During the summer months we are outside more and that shouldn’t mean we can’t enjoy our music or watch a Sox game those areas.  There are some really great solutions for filling that outdoor space … Continue reading →

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The New Breed of Wireless Audio

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Ryan Quinn

The concept of wireless audio is not a new concept.  Bluetooth audio has been available in most stereo/theater receivers over the last 2 years or so.  Music services like Pandora via wifi/wired connection have been built into everything from $99 … Continue reading →

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Building a System

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Christopher Saad

What is the most important component to choose when building a system? This is a question I am often asked in my capacity as an audio system design consultant, so I thought I’d put down my thoughts on the subject … Continue reading →

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The Private Conversation Heard ‘Round the World!

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Christopher Saad

Recently, Don and I had a meeting at a hospital to specify a video presentation system for one of their educational centers. As we wrapped up and were leaving, Don asked “you want to hear something”? “Sure”, I replied. Thinking … Continue reading →

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Audio Concepts = Commercial Technology

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Christopher Saad

Yes, the rumors true; I’m back with Audio Concepts. After a brief stint helping a commercial outfit put together their showroom, it was time again to look for the next challenge. I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do … Continue reading →

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Phono for Beginners…and Beyond

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Christopher Saad

By Lewis Dalven Turntables were the the dominant playback medium for home stereo sound reproduction for over 60 years, from the 20’s to the mid-80’s. In the Long Playing era (1948 on, with Stereo launching in 1958) there was no … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on HiFi

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Christopher Saad

The term HiFi can mean different things to different people. It once connoted a monaural (pre-stereo) system. To today’s hipsters it’s a retro term for a serious 2-channel stereo rig. To the general public it’s any kind of music system. … Continue reading →

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Whats Not The Latest Trend in HiFi….

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Christopher Saad

I began to get interested in HiFi in 1964 when my older brother assembled his first system.  I tagged along with him to a shop in Ridgewood, NJ, a leafy suburb bordering our home town.  After a brief qualification we … Continue reading →

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Architectural Speakers

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Christopher Saad

While the form factor of most loudspeaker company’s aspirational “reference” models remains the floor-standing tower, a lot of our business is actually in the “architectural” or in-wall and in-ceiling category. Our speaker manufacturers are great at putting their own technology … Continue reading →

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Bowers & Wilkins New and Old

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Christopher Saad

New products come out all the time in our industry, but few recent product launches are as exciting to me as the introduction of Bowers & Wilkins’ CM-10 floor standing loudspeakers. For those unfamiliar with the brand, Bowers & Wilkins … Continue reading →

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