DEFINITION AND PURPOSE OF HDMI PASS-THROUGH When browsing for receivers, you may have noticed a feature termed “HDMI Pass-Through.” HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a standard for transmitting digital video and audio signals from a source (such as a gaming...
DID THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION KILL OLD-SCHOOL ANALOG MEDIA? Our current world lives and breathes digital media - in fact, you’re probably reading this on a smartphone, tablet, or computer right now. It’s such an ingrained part of our lives that...
TYPES, FEATURES, PROS, AND CONS OF PROJECTORS Creating a dream home theater system is incredibly fun! You get to choose your speakers, receiver, and…screen? The screen is a vital component of home theater setups - after all, it’s what you...
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? AND WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU INVEST IN? Subwoofers are one of the best parts of a home theater system. They take your music and movie experience to the next level, and they give you that heart-pounding experience...
PURPOSE OF PREAMPLIFIERS IN HOME AUDIO SETUPS While many may argue that they are for an era gone by, adding an external preamp to your home stereo setup has a wealth of benefits. Their tonal qualities provide that "killer tone" that...
TUBES OR SOLID-STATE: WHICH AMPLIFIER IS BEST FOR YOU? One of the preeminent features of vintage electronics that draw in audiophiles and audio enthusiasts is…drum roll, please…vacuum tubes. Why? Well, tubes are the hallmark of true vintage systems. Serious connoisseurs...
WHAT IS THE ADVANCED YST FEATURE IN YAMAHA’S SYSTEMS? Yamaha is marked as one of the most reliable brands for audio gear. Their commitment to quality and innovation shines through in their systems. Musicians and music enthusiasts worldwide rely on...
TERMS, TIPS, AND TRICKS FOR BUYING A VCR IN 2024 AND BEYOND There are many misconceptions and negative assumptions made regarding VCRs: VHS players are obsolete…no one needs a VCR…you can’t buy a working VCR anymore even if you wanted...
THE PROGRAMMABLE, REMOTE CONTROLLED, MULTIPLAY TURNTABLE High-quality turntables are rare. Programmable turntables even more so. But a high-quality, programmable turntable with a remote control and the ability to play multiple records? Impossible. Except the MCS Series 6800 turntable promises all...
