Another alternative to crummy HDTV speakers: The Zvox Z-Base 220
I like a lot of gadgets and gear, but it’s rare that I fall in love. When I connected the Zvox Z-Base 220 speaker cabinet to my bedroom TV, it was love at first sound. It’s that good. Allow me to explain. A couple weeks ago I wrote about a cheap and easy fix for [...]
LinkedIn Hands On Workshop in Manteno
Developing an effective LinkedIn profile can be as important as having an effective website. This workshop has helped business owners and those in career transition. You will make on the spot changes to your profile and learn to navigate the LinkedIn site specific to your needs. BRING YOUR LAPTOP, WIRELESS CONNECTION WILL BE AVAILABLE! [...]
This is somewhat embarrassing, isn’t it?
It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching, or one of the links below, can help. Try looking in the monthly archives. Select Month December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 [...]
Linkin Park The Catalyst Review: Fitting for the game
Alternative rock band Linkin Park – who have won two Grammy Awards and sold over 50 million albums worldwide – chose a completely different way of releasing their new single “The Catalyst” recently, by debuting it via a video game trailer. According to an article at thaindian.com by Madhuri Dey, “The Catalyst,” which is the [...]
Linkedin (LNKD) Downgraded by Global Equities Research to “Equal Weight”
Linkedin (NASDAQ: LNKD) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Global Equities Research to an “equal weight” rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday. Separately, analysts at Barclays Capital (NYSE: BCS) initiated coverage on shares of Linkedin in a research note to investors on Friday, September 16th. they set an “overweight” rating [...]
The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir and Phil Lesh bring their band Furthur to the Monterey County Fairgrounds for two concerts this weekend
Things aren’t as strange as they used to be, although it has been “a long, strange trip.” through thick and thin, the band known as Furthur, slated to appear at the Monterey County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday, has maintained a special place in the hearts of music fans worldwide. if not because of the respect [...]
Can sound quality be measured?
Is this what good sound looks like? (Credit:Brent Butterworth) I’ve met a lot of audio designers in my time, and all of the best ones have one thing in common, they have great “ears.” They know what good sound sounds like. The opposite camp is populated with engineers that rely exclusively on measurements to “prove” [...]
High-end audio sounds great, lasts decades
The Audio Research VSi 60 amplifier (Credit:Steve Guttenberg) At the end of the 1960s it looked like transistors had completely replaced vacuum tubes for hi-fis, musicians’ amplifiers, recording gear, etc., but then a handful of American high-end companies began designing new tube components. Audio Research was in the vanguard of the movement, and is still [...]
Touchstone Semiconductor and Future Electronics Announce ‘TS1001 Coolest Op Amp’ Design Competition Winner; ‘Re-invented’ 555 Timer Captures $1,000 First Prize
Milpitas, Calif (PRWEB) August 18, 2011 Touchstone Semiconductor, Inc., a developer of high-performance analog integrated circuit solutions, and Future Electronics, a leader in the distribution and marketing of semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the winner of their ‘TS1001 Coolest Op Amp’ Design Competition. Eric John Holland, a senior electronics design engineer at Avery Weigh-Tronix, [...]
Top 10 great-sounding amplifiers from $40 to $450
Jolida FX-10 Integrated Amplifier (Credit:Jolida) This Top-10 list of great-sounding solid-state and vacuum-tube amplifiers includes headphone amps and vintage models. most are light on features, so if you need autosetup, GUI menus, AirPlay,iPod/iPhone/iPad compatibility, home networking, HD Radio, Bluetooth, HDMI switching, digital-to-analog converters, Dolby and DTS processors, that’s not the main plan. the focus is [...]