Analog vs Digital + other HiFi basics (3-2-1) In this … episode, I cover one of the most contentious topics in HiFi: vinyl vs digital. I explore the subject as a listener, hifi enthusiast and recording engineer. Below, you will find useful links to an array of free of charge supporting material, including an uncompressed sample of one of my studio recordings, scientific documents on the topic of digital and other items. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:43 Overview 07:24 Dynamics and mastering 13:49 Recording for reality 20:21 The emotive connection 24:41 Conclusion Interesting, and very easy to read, article (with lots of interesting links) on dynamics, bandwidth and compression by Mike Lavine for Yamaha: https://hub.yamaha.com/audio/music/wh… https://shop.pearlacoustics.com/produ… https://shop.pearlacoustics.com/produ… https://shop.pearlacoustics.com/produ… https://shop.pearlacoustics.com/produ… As always, if you would like to find out more about Pearl Acoustics and our Sibelius loudspeakers, please visit our website at: http://www.pearlacoustics.com or email us with your questions: enquiries@pearlacoustics.com The Rega P10 – Why? (A story of engineering humility & determination) Pearl Acoustics106,104 views Dec 12, 2022 BELGIUMOf all turntable manufacturers why would I choose Rega for our listening rooms? And why specifically the P10? This video looks into the engineering challenges all turntable designers have to overcome, to achieve a world beating performance. Which one makes it to our listening room?Harley Lovegrove’s guide to his all time top 10 iconic turntables. Why they were so important, and how they shaped our industry and listening experience. (Plus the one I choose for our listening room). Interesting links: Garrard: https://garrardturntables.co.uk/ https://gramophonemuseum.com/garrard-… Acoustic Research: The Acoustic Research ‘hammer’ video: • Audiophile Turntable TESTED: Acoustic… Thorens: http://keithwright.ca/Thorens/Thorens… http://idler-drive.com/index.php/foru… https://insheepsclothinghifi.com/thor… Lenco: https://stereonomono.blogspot.com/sea… Lenco ‘Heaven’ (for spareparts and advice etc.): https://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/ind… Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:48 Garrard 301 04:55 Thorens TD-160 07:43 Acoustic Research XA 11:41 Lenco L75 13:42 Pioneer PL-12D 15:51 Transcriptors Hydraulic Reference 17:10 Technics SL-1200 19:17 Linn Sondek (LP-12) 23:30 Rega P3 25:55 Brinkmann Taurus 27:10 The big reveal As always, if you would like to find out more about Pearl Acoustics and our Sibelius loudspeakers, please visit our website at www.pearlacoustics.com, or email us with your questions: enquiries@pearlacoustics.com. Social media links: / pearlacoustics / pearl.acoustics