Welcome to my blog, where I invite you to join me on an exciting journey into the realm of high-fidelity audio. As someone relatively new to the world of hi-fi but with a background in mixed signal engineering, I’m eager to share my experiences, discoveries, and insights into both the hardware and software aspects of audio reproduction.
My journey into the world of hi-fi began with a passion for music and a desire to elevate my listening experience to new heights. Like many newcomers, I found the world of high-end audio both captivating and intimidating. With so many options, technologies, and opinions out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
However, armed with my engineering background, I’m excited to delve deep into both the hardware and software aspects of audio reproduction. From understanding the intricacies of digital-signal-processing (DSP), digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and amplification to exploring the latest advancements in audio playback software, there’s a wealth of knowledge waiting to be uncovered.
To start my journey, I’ve decided to focus on digital sources. As someone who’s comfortable with technology, diving into digital audio seems like a logical first step. Plus, it allows me to minimize/focus my initial financial investment while still exploring the vast landscape of hi-fi.
By delving into digital sources, I aim to unravel the complexities of formats, codecs, streaming services, and playback devices from both hardware and software perspectives. Whether it’s comparing the sound quality of different file formats or experimenting with streaming setups, I’m excited to explore the nuances of digital audio reproduction.
Of course, I understand that the journey ahead won’t be without its challenges. There will be technical hurdles to overcome, decisions to make, and perhaps even a few disappointments along the way. But I’m determined to approach each obstacle as an opportunity to learn and grow.
As I embark on this journey, I invite you to join me every step of the way. Whether you’re a seasoned audiophile or a fellow newcomer, I believe there’s something we can all learn from each other. So, let’s embark on this adventure together and discover the magic of hi-fi audio, both in hardware and software realms.
The name for the blog (soundipity) is a play on the word serendipity because although I will try and make informed and intelligent choices I am in no means interested in this becoming a publication for scientific studies and will rely on others hard work in measurements and technical descriptions of the sound. All items discussed here will be my own opinion, my own stupidity and descriptions of how things sound from a very untrained ear. I will just let you know what I think sounds good and thus the light hearted name for this blog.
For the start of this journey I wanted to spend a good chunk of my budget on the speaker as it is the primary interface to the rest of the system and wanted to make sure I chose a speaker that can illuminate the upstream. I also wanted something that would have the least interactions with the room as I do not have much leeway in where I can place the speakers or the room treatments as my family still needs to be able to use the space. Therefore I chose the open baffle speakers from Pure Audio Project (trio15 3-way with coaxial horn). I will have another post going into more details about these speakers but I wanted to give a first peak at where I am headed.
Stay tuned for future posts where I’ll share my experiences, reviews, and insights into the world of audio hardware and software. Until then, happy listening!
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