General Hi-Fi

Frequently asked questions about general hi-fi stuff including various types of equipment, technical concepts and advice for getting the best results.

How important is it to match amplifier power output with speaker sensitivity?

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Very important for proper hi-fi system performance and dynamic range. This combination of technical parameters determines the actual sound pressure level you can attain without distortion and also tells us a lot about the dynamic capabilities of the system. As usual, science provides the answers. For example, let’s say you have a low-powered amplifier, say […]

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Why does electronic equipment need to be serviced?

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Because all hi-fi equipment and electronic devices contain parts that change over time, wear and need periodic cleaning, lubrication and adjustment. When you combine the sometimes hundreds of electronic parts with mechanical components like the levers, switches, belts, gears, pulleys and connectors found in many types of hi-fi gear, you have a combination of parts

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Should I buy a Crosley?

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No! Never buy or use Crosleys or other cheap plastic record players if you care about your records and how they sound. Cheap plastic turntables like Crosleys destroy vinyl due to their crude engineering and super-low-quality cartridge. The gems in these cheap styli – diamond or sometimes sapphire, have terrible profiles, are often poorly polished

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