AAC (not hi-res): Apple's alternative to MP3 – stands for 'Advanced Audio Coding'. Lossy and compressed, but sounds generally better. Used for Apple Music streaming. ALAC (hi-res): Apple has also ...

Stereo MC’s, the British indie-dance group who had a couple of big hits on American alt-rock radio in the early ’90s, are about to embark on their first American tour in 24 years, even if that ...

I have one standard rack appliance in my home: a Unifi Dream Machine Pro. It is mounted horizontally in a coat closet, putting it close to my home's fiber input and also incidentally keeping our ...

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Here’s how it works. NAMM 2025: Sometimes it's the little things that mean a the most, and while a “10 to 1 reversible and fully passive stereo switch” might not sound like the most jaw-dropping ...

Make sure your squat rack has safety features like the spotter's arms. You also want it to have the option to adjust the height of the rack for multiple users of different heights.

If you want highly powerful, immersive audio, floorstanding speakers are the best option. Standmount speakers, as the name suggests, are smaller and designed to be placed on stands or shelves.

If you're looking to dig into the world of hi-fi systems that consist of a separate stereo receiver or integrated amplifier that powers a set of passive speakers — whether your passion is ...

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Lucky for you, I've tested 17 audio interfaces in the past year alone, and I've been recording audio for much longer than that. My home recording journey began 16 years ago when I picked up my very ...

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