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Author Archives: ray kodiak
BRYSTON 3B Amp and 0.04B Pre-Amp
The Bryston 3B power amplifier and 0.4B preamp are one of those classic combinations that feel purpose-built for people who care more about honest sound than flashy features. Together they come across as clean, confident, and very controlled, especially if … Continue reading
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Kaizen: The Japanese Hack to Getting Better, One Tiny Step at a Time
Kaizen is the Japanese practice of continuous, incremental improvement that started in post-war factories and has since become a global mindset for work and life. What Kaizen Really Means “Kaizen” combines two Japanese characters: “kai” (change) and “zen” (good), often … Continue reading
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Your Ears Need Time: The Hidden Psychology of Getting Used to New Speakers
When you first listen to a new pair of speakers, it’s common to feel unsure about how they really sound. The highs might seem too sharp, the bass too heavy, or the stereo image oddly narrow. Then, about half an … Continue reading
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BIAS and DC Offset – Audiophile terms everyone should understand
Lots of people who are into music, have impressive systems and been in this hobby for a long while don’t know basic electronics or even how a transistor works, but this is an important subject because they amplify the audio … Continue reading
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MK S-80 Satellite Speakers Review: Classic High-Fidelity Sound
Discover the legendary MK S-80 Satellite speakers from Miller & Kreisel, known for unmatched clarity, dynamic range, and studio-quality sound in a compact design: The MK S-80 Satellite speakers are a celebrated example of Miller & Kreisel’s commitment to high-fidelity … Continue reading
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USHER S520 mini-monitor speakers / A British speaker out of Taiwan ?
I picked these up for $300 with stands in the local market place. For the piano black finish, I saw a pair for about $700 with shipping and tax on ebay, and these came with stands too which I will … Continue reading
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fixing HEX heat exchanger error on original PICO Brew machine
One of the things that I like about these machines is that they are fairly accurate and brew good consistent repeatable beer, as long as your recipe is sound… and sure while their later models are better like the Z1, … Continue reading
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B&K Ex-442 Amplifier – Power PCB Upgrade Boards now available!
My main amp of choice right now is the B&K Ex-442. I have upgraded the main filtering caps to brand new ones and even upgraded the rectifier Bridges to support higher inrush currents better (yes, I keep the old parts). … Continue reading
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Chario Piccolo Satellite Speaker
Recently I have acquired some new to me Brand of speakers – Chario, model is Piccolo which are small satellite speakers… The are hand made in Italy (whatever that even means), and sounds very good for their small size, below … Continue reading
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A Comparison of the Epos ES11 and ES12 Loudspeakers
Left (ES11) ~~ Right (ES12) Epos, a British loudspeaker manufacturer, is known for its minimalist design philosophy and focus on transparency and musicality. The ES11 and ES12 models are compact two-way speakers that share some design principles but differ in … Continue reading
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