audioXpress 2017 Back Issues on CD

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audioXpress 2017 Back Issues

January 2017

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Room for Technology Improvements, by João Martins, p. 4
IT’S ABOUT THE SOUND: Streaming Music Experiences (Part 1): Streaming Direct Stream Digital Audio, by Ron Tipton, p. 8
The Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) 2016, by Oliver A. Masciarotte, p. 14
STANDARDS REVIEW: USB 3.1, USB Type-C, and Thunderbolt 3 (Part 2): Implications on Audio, by João Martins, p. 22
SOUND CONTROL: The Ubiquitous Helmholtz Resonator, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 34
Kii Three: The Next step in Loudspeaker Evolution, by Jan Didden and Paul Wilke, p. 38
Dreams of Wireless Hearables, by Dr. Michael Abrams, p. 48
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Coding New Frontiers in Reverb: An Interview with Michael Carnes of Exponential Audio
Build a Low-Power Class-A Power Amplifier (Part 1): Laying the Groundwork, by George Ntavaranas, p. 58

February 2017

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Cards on the Table, by João Martins, p. 4
IT’S ABOUT THE SOUND—Streaming Music Experiences (Part 2): Streaming Multichannel Audio from Apple TV, by Ron Tipton, p. 8
STANDARDS REVIEW: Bluetooth 5 and Audio Applications, by João Martins, p. 14
Vienna Suite Pro High-Precision Stereo and Surround Audio Plug-Ins: Processing for the Orchestral World, by Fernando Rodrigues, p. 18
Primacoustic London 12 Kit: Installation and Performance Tests, by Ron Tipton, p. 26
True Bass in a Small Space, by Thomas Perazella, p. 32
SOUND CONTROL: Room Acoustics and Other Bookcase Necessities, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 42
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Love of Music Leads to New Business Venture: An Interview with Nancy Moon of MOON Amplification, by Shannon Becker, p. 48
Colorful Amplification for Ultra-High Impedance Sources, by Addie and Whiskers, p. 52
Build a Low-Power Class-A Power Amplifier (Part 2): Construction and Performance Tests, by George Ntavaranas, p. 56
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: The Oscilloscope, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 62

March 2017

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Serious Audio Challenges, by João Martins, p. 4
IT’S ABOUT THE SOUND: Streaming Music Experiences (Part 3): Streaming from TIDAL Hi-Fi, by Ron Tipton, p. 8
SOUND CONTROL: Community Noise Effects and Measurements, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 14
Audio Precision’s APx1701 Transducer Interface, by Stuart Yaniger, p. 18
DIM-100: A Device for Interfacing and Measuring with Sound Cards (Part 1): Begin with the Design, by George Ntavaranas, p. 28
Build an Audio Dummy Load, by Gary Galo, p. 38
TM50x Power Module Tester, by Chuck Hansen, p. 44
Measuring Harmonic Distortion, by Jeff Smith, p. 54
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Trying Different Output Tubes, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 62

April 2017

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: For the Benefit of Our Readers, by João Martins, p. 4
IT’S ABOUT THE SOUND: Streaming Music Experiences (Part 4): Streaming from Spotify, by Ron Tipton, p. 8
A New Generation of ICEpower, by Ward Maas, p. 14
SOUND CONTROL: Finding a Better Bass Trap, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 22
CEntrance DACportable High-Resolution USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier: Pushing the Envelope in Personal Audio, by Oliver A. Masciarotte and Stuart Yaniger, p. 30
The Hafler Revival: A Review of Hafler’s PH50 and PH60 Phono Preamps and the PH44 Moving Coil Step-Up Transformer, by Gary Galo, p. 40
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Prepping the Next Generation of Audio Engineers: An Interview with Drew Waters of SPARS, by Shannon Becker, p. 50
DIM-100: A Device for Interfacing and Measuring with Sound Cards (Part 2): Assembly and Testing, by George Ntavaranas, p. 54
Use 6C33 Tubes to Build a Push-Pull AB Amplifier, by Gerhard Haas, p.60

May 2017

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: The Positive Energy of Tubes, by João Martins, p. 4
IT’S ABOUT THE SOUND: Streaming Music Experiences (Part 5): Streaming from Sonos and Deezer, by Ron Tipton, p. 8
ETAL Anaview ALA0080 Class-D Module, by Ward Maas, p. 14
Dynaco ST-70 Series 3: The Inside Story: A Long Road, by Dan Fraser, p. 20
The Korg Nutube, by Pete Millett, p. 28
Kismet 5: The 20th Anniversary Edition: The Evolution of Its Design, by Fabio Camorani, p. 34
High-Quality Hi-Fi Circlotron Power Amplifiers, by Gerhard Haas, p. 44
Four Gadgets for Tube Enthusiasts, by Bruce Brown, p. 52
Inrush Current Protection for Tube Amps, by Scott Dorsey, p. 58
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Phonograph Recording and Playback Electronics, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 60

June 2017

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: The Binaural Way, by João Martins, p. 4
IT’S ABOUT THE SOUND: Loudness Revisited (Part 1): It All Started with Volume Control, by Ron Tipton, p. 8
Even’s EarPrint Technology: Precision Listening for Earphones and Headphones, by Mike Klasco and Alex Vlach, p. 12
Head Space: A Binaural Recording Session, by Neville Roberts, p. 18
SOUND CONTROL: Assessing Audio Quality Using the MATT Test, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 26
Current Feedback and Voltage Feedback Fallacies, by Michael Kiwanuka, p. 32
A “Sources 101” Update, by Walt Jung, p. 38
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Music Takes Flight with Raven Audio Sound Systems, by Shannon Becker, p. 46
Cherry Bomb: A VFET SET Amplifier (Part 1): The Concept, the Design, and the Plan Modifications, by Thomas Perazella, p. 52
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: A Range of Power Supplies for Hollow-State Guitar Amplifiers, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 58

July 2017

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Things Getting Better, by João Martins, p. 4
IT’S ABOUT THE SOUND: Loudness Revisited (Part 2): Varying Methods of Loudness Measurement, by Ron Tipton, p. 8
Hypex Electronics: Class-D High-Fidelity, by Ward Maas, p. 14
Earthworks M50 Omnidirectional Measurement Microphone, by Stuart Yaniger, p. 24
Benchmark DAC3 HGC Stereo D/A Converter, by Gary Galo, p. 28
SOUND CONTROL: Noise in Dining Spaces, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 36
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Industry Icon Goes Back to His Roots: An Interview with Pat Quilter of Quilter Laboratories, by Shannon Becker, p. 40
Improving the Stax SRM-T1 Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier, by James Lin, p. 46
Cherry Bomb - A VFET SET Amplifier (Part 2): Construction and Listening Tests, by Thomas Perazella, p. 54
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Routine Maintenance for a Hard-Working Bass Amplifier, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 62

August 2017

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Transcendental Acoustics?, by João Martins, p. 4
IT’S ABOUT THE SOUND: Loudness Revisited (Part 3): Software Tools, by Ron Tipton, p. 8
Munich High End 2017: A Vital Showcase for Trends and Businesses, by Ward Maas, p. 14
Celemony Melodyne 4 - A Different Way to Look at Audio, by Fernando Rodrigues, p. 22
Primacoustic Recoil Stabilizers: A Solid Speaker Base, by Gary Galo, p. 28
SOUND CONTROL: Acoustics and Microphone Placement, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 30
Acoustic Solutions Round-Up 2017, by João Martins, p. 36
Sound Diffusion: The Movement Toward Omnipresence, by Jim DeGrandis, p. 41
Early Reflections, by Ethan Winer, p. 44
New Research on Low-Frequency Absorption Using Membranes, by John Calder, p. 50
JOCAVI AS Acoustic Shells - Enhancing the Stage, by João Martins, p. 56
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Williamson’s Amplifier Games, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 62

September 2017

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Speaker State of the Industry, by João Martins, p. 4
RME ADI-2 Pro Review, by Bennett Prescott and Stuart Yaniger, p. 8
SOUND CONTROL: Acoustical and Electroacoustical Measurements on a Tight Budget, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 14
SB Acoustics Rinjani and Ara Speaker Kits: A Gift for Fun, by Oliver Masicarotte, p. 20
True Bass in a Large Space: A Pro DIY Subwoofer Project from 1975 Using Electro-Voice’s 30W 30” Woofer, by Don Keele, Jr., p. 30
The Thinman Project, by Ken Bird, p. 44
Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker with Tailored Dispersion, by Charlie Mimbs, p. 52
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: New Design Brings International Recognition - An Interview with Zoltán Bay, Creator of the Bay Radial Speaker, by Shannon Becker, p. 62

October 2017

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: A New Frontier for Audio, by João Martins, p. 4
IT’S ABOUT THE SOUND: Vinyl vs. DC (Part 1): Measuring the Sound Difference, by Ron Tipton, p. 8
Good Memories! Essential Knowledge, by João Martins, p. 14
Markaudio-Sota Viotti: A Speaker Design Statement, by Stuart Yaniger, p. 16
Virtually Tuning an Automotive Audio System, by Valerio Marra, p. 26
The Denali Voltage Reference, by Christopher Paul, p. 30
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Engineer Follows Dream, Opens Own Audio Design Company, by Shannon Becker, p. 38
Build the Mojo Maestro, by Ethan Winer, p. 42
Modern JFETs in Audio Circuits, by Dimitri Danyuk, p. 48
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: The Circlotron Power Amplifier, p 60

November 2017

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Reaching You Every Week, by João Martins, p. 4
IT’S ABOUT THE SOUND: Vinyl vs. DC (Part 2): Repeated Measurements, by Ron Tipton, p. 8
Midwest Audiofest: Outstanding DIY Speaker Designs, by Thomas Perazella, p. 14
SOUND CONTROL: "Reverberation: Friend or Foe?", by Richard Honeycutt, p. 24
OPPO Digital UDP-205: A 4K Ultra HD audiophile Blu-ray Disc Player, by Gary Galo, p. 30
Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System: Your Own Easy-to-Use In-Ear DI Box, by Stuart Yaniger, p. 40
Design Considerations for the Optimum Digital ANC Headphone, by Peter McCutcheon, p. 44
Measurement of Devices That Use AGC, by Adam Liberman, p. 48
Build Your Own Oscillator: This is a 1 kHz Device with Less Than 2 PPM Distortion, by Dan Joffe, p. 56
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Concept Design for a Small Bass Amplifier, Richard Honeycutt, p 60

December 2017

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: Embracing All Possibilities, by João Martins, p. 4
IT’S ABOUT THE SOUND: Vinyl vs. DC (Part 3): Exploring the Effects, by Ron Tipton, p. 8
Axign of Things to Come, by Ward Maas, p. 14
SOUND CONTROL: Progress on Calculating Edge Effect of Acoustical Absorption, by Richard Honeycutt, p. 22
Audio Editing Software Roundup (Part 1): Comparing Audio Editing Tools, by Fernando Rodrigues, p. 28
Naim Audio Mu-so Qb Wireless Music System: A Case of Groundbreaking Design, by Oliver Masciarotte and Kent Peterson, p. 34
The Simply Sound Company, SS-1 Microphone Preamp, by Stuart Yaniger, p. 42
Educated Reflections, by Gary Eickmeier, p. 46
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Active Loudspeakers with Dedicate DSP Are the Next Step in Sound Quality - An Interview with Floyd Toole, by Shannon Becker, p. 52
Omni-Directional Coaxial Tower: Natural Sound Propagation, by Ken Bird, p. 56
HOLLOW-STATE ELECTRONICS: Circuit Design for a Small Bass Amplifier, Richard Honeycutt, p 62