eBook gratuito para iPad complemento del libro del mismo título.

360 Sound: The Columbia Records Story, repasa la historia de Columbia Records en una selección de 263 canciones.

El reproductor se adapta a la época: gramófono, diferentes tocadiscos, CD y archivo de audio digital.
Lo de tener que colocar el brazo del tocadiscos sobre el disco  ... 

360 Sound: The Columbia Records Story
https://itunes.apple.com/es/book/360-sound-columbia-records/id566377915

Marsh chronicles the history of the label with 263 of the most important recordings over the past 125 years.  Steve Barnett conceived "a collection of the best, not necessarily the biggest." Thus, some big hits are absent while many relative obscurities are present. Yet, we hope, the fundamental artistic achievement of Columbia as a company is represented in every area: classical, rock, jazz, blues, Broadway, country, dance, soul and R&B, gospel, spoken word.

(90 second sound samples of all 263 tracks)

Sin palabras ..... 

Dolce&Gabbana llega a sus oídos


Dolce&Gabbana se lanza de lleno a la campaña navideña deseando una feliz escucha. Podrá serlo si en su lista de deseos incluye el último accesorio que lleva sus apellidos, estos increíbles auriculares de presentación impecable.

Como cada uno entiende de lo suyo, han escogido para ello a Grado Lab, firma asentada en Brooklyn, que atesora 60 años de experiencia y 48 patentes, así que algo sabrá de acústica. De hecho, se precian de que ninguna de sus piezas abandona la fábrica si no reproduce el sonido Grado. Consiste en una alta fidelidad para la que es fundamental la cámara de aire que incorporan sus auriculares con el objetivo de reducir la distorsión y aumentar los sonidos graves.

Para construir el modelo 'premium' se utiliza madera de caoba en un proceso completamente artesanal. Forma parte del diseño óptimo de las almohadillas para que la experiencia de escucha sea placentera. Los DS2012 están a la venta por 1.750 €.

Artículo interesante ... 

On Instrument Positioning in Live Recordings
http://www.mcelhearn.com/2012/11/27/on-instrument-positioning-in-live-recordings/

All recordings of concerts are artificial. But once you've gotten that out of the way – you simply accept that you can never reproduce the actual sound of a live performance – you have to approach the question of how these recordings should be mixed. Not only are there questions of the volume of individual voices, instruments or groups of instruments, but also where they should be in the soundscape.

Battery Showdown
http://www.batteryshowdown.com/

We decided to test alkaline, lithium and zinc-chloride cells to find the best AA batteries you can buy for your money on the highstreet and online. As far as we are aware, this is the largest scale discharge test of consumer batteries that has been performed. The results surprised us a lot.

Blue Note: The Free iPad App For Jazz Lovers
http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/blue-note-the-free-ipad-app-for-jazz-lovers

De momento sólo disponible en el tienda americana.
Para descargar ...
http://www.cultofmac.com/43040/get-a-u-s-itunes-account-anywhere-in-the-world-how-to/

Blue Note: The Free iPad App For Jazz Lovers

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blue-note-by-groovebug/id541745912?mt


Experience the sights and sounds of the legendary Blue Note Records, through high quality streaming audio, iconic album covers, original session photos, live performance videos, articles from around the web, historic newspapers, and hand-crafted playlists. The app is perfect for both music lovers who want to learn more about the genre, and discerning jazz aficionados who want to dig deeper.

Cosas de la generación A/D ... iPod Classic objeto de culto   

I love the iPod Classic. I don't own one. But I love it all the same and wish it still played an important roll in my life, the way it used to back in 2006. Luckily, the iPod Classic is now alive on your computer

http://inventikasolutions.com/demo/iPod/

Promoción en Harmonia Mundi, selección de CDs clásica por 5,95€ y gastos de envío -correos- gratuitos hasta el 30 de Septiembre.

http://www.hmtienda.es/promotedproducts?entity_id=91&p=3

Diferentes formas de quitar el plástico transparente de los Cds 
Cómo está el mundo o cuánto tiempo libre tienen algunos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvRLrMcJvbo

Infografía para usuarios novatos ... 

fuente: http://www.techhive.com/article/2000079/infographic-the-different-types-of-headphones-illustrated.html

A Sound Smartphone: The Meizu MX 4-Core
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/sound-smartphone-meizu-mx-4-core

The Meizu MX 4-core is an excellent portable music reproduction device---one of the best I've heard. It also seems to me to be a really nice smartphone. But I'm not really focused on that aspect of it.

While it's true that many InnerFidelity readers might never use a smartphone for serious music listening, it's also important to recognize the large (and growing) group of music lovers who will use nothing but their phone for that purpose. In that respect the Meizu MX 4-core surpasses the competition, which makes it easy to recommend. I especially love the SPDIF output, which means you can use the thing as a transport when paired with a dedicated DAC. Nice.

De momento adios a los cables dock (salida línea/DAC) para iPod/iPhone ... el nuevo conector de 9 pins tipo magsafe magnético ¿? -rumor- ni está "licenciado" a terceros ni existe documentación oficial para desarrolladores hard de Apple.



Apple to be sole maker of Dock Connector Adapters
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/sources-apple-to-be-sole-maker-of-dock-connector-adapters/

additional sources have confirmed to iLounge that Apple will be the exclusive initial vendor of a new Dock Connector Adapter, to be sold individually and/or in three-packs. According to sources, the Dock Connector Adapters will sell for approximately $10 each or three for $29, with Apple-branded new USB cables selling for $19 each.

While leaks of the new connector have been numerous, Apple has remained mum on what developers are calling the "9-pin Connector," even though sources claim that Apple has in recent months stopped approving third-party proposals for connector-equipped accessories. Some developers fear that Apple will corner the market for both the adapters and cables, much as it did with MagSafe connectors for MacBook laptops, using licensing agreements and threats of lawsuits to prevent less expensive third-party solutions from coming to market. One source notes that Apple will reap a windfall by limiting competition in this manner, generating revenues of $100 million for every 10 million Dock Connector Adapters it sells for $10. According to the source, Apple estimates that it will sell the first 10 million Adapters by the end of 2012. It remains unclear whether Apple will allow third-party developers to release competing alternatives before then, or afterwards.

SACDs "demos/samplers" de Sennheiser para el HD-800 publicados por stockfisch-records.de
 
http://www.stockfisch-records.de

Sennheiser HD800 hear the difference SACD
http://www.amazon.es/Sennheiser-HD-800-Klang-Von/dp/B004CPJC1C/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1

Diese 5 Titel aus dem Stockfisch Repertoire hat Sennheiser Deutschland für die SENNHEISER HD800 SACD ausgesucht - "Klang von Meisterhand - hear the difference!":

1 Beo Brockhausen Wolkenmeer - 5:16 2 Chris Jones No Sanctuary Here - 3:44
3 Sara K. When I Didn´t Care - 4:15
4 Steve Strauss Closer - 4:15
5 The Bassface Swing Trio I Love Paris - 4:41

SACD-HYBRID Stereo - total time 22:28
Best.Nr.: SFR357.9801.2
Preis/price: 8,00 EUR


Sennheiser HD800 experience SACD
http://www.amazon.es/Sennheiser-HD-800-Crafted-Fo/dp/B004CPJC76/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3
Diese 5 Titel hat Sennheiser Asia für die SENNHEISER HD800 SACD ausgesucht - "for the optimal Sennheiser HD800 experience.":

1 Steve Strauss Mr.Bones - 3:47
2 Sara K. Stars - 4:11
3 Sara K. Turned My Upside Down - 4:35
4 Sara K. & Chris Jones Stop Those Bells - LIVE - 3:29
5 Christian Willisohn Caruso (Lucio Dalla) - 6:06

SACD-HYBRID Stereo - total time 22:12
Best.Nr.: SFR357.9800.2
Preis/price: 8,00 EUR

El estaño Quad/cable Cardas lo compro en USA pero con la actual política de aduanas busco alguna tienda de confianza en Europa, ¿alguna sugerencia ...?

En eBay lo venden por metros -3,5m- ... si en rollo es difícil saber si es auténtico por metros ... 

Un básico para la caja de herramientas ... 

Constructing a Capacitor Discharge Tool

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Constructing-a-Capacitor-Discharge-Tool/2177/1

Busco Musical Fidelity X-Can V3 para proyecto DIY ... 

http://www.musicalfidelity.com/uploads/manuals/English/xcanv3_eng.pdf

Novedades de la Berliner Philharmoniker's Digital Concert Hall y Sony ...

Para celebrar la actualización de los dispositivos Sony para soportar "live streaming", Digital Concert ofrece de forma gratuita un ticket de 30 días.

http://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/info/sony

Now with live streaming and free 30-day access for all new and existing Sony customers

Sony has upgraded all* 2011 and 2012 models of TVs, Blu-ray players and select home audio systems with live streaming functionality. For the first time you can access the entire Digital Concert Hall through Sony's simple navigation system, designed specifically for easy access and casual users.

To celebrate this feature upgrade Sony is giving away a free 30-Day Ticket to each and every customer who has registered with the Berliner Philharmoniker's Digital Concert Hall.

This ticket is a gift. You are not agreeing to any subscription. Your access will expire automatically after 30 days. You may begin your 30 days whenever you like but you must request your ticket before 31st July 2012.

Guías básicas Audiquest dedicadas a los computadores como fuente y su configuración -Mac y Windows-: 

Computer Audio Setup Guide
http://www.audioquest.com/pdfs/CA-Setup-Guide.pdf

Computer Audio Demystified
http://www.audioquest.com/pdfs/CAD-WhitePaper-220dpi.pdf

OS X Audio Players: Amarra, Audirvana, Pure Music, Fidelia, Decibel, and BitPerfect
http://www.headfonia.com/os-x-audio-players-amarra-audirvana-pure-music-fidelia-decibel-and-bitperfect/

Sometime in 2011 I began thinking about the possibility of doing a review on high quality audio players for the Mac OS X operating system. Even though Windows users still represent a big part of Headfonia readers, I choose to focus on OS X for now because it's easier to do as I use Mac myself, but also because for most developers, OS X seems to be the platform of choice when it comes to high quality audio playback.

Table of Contents

    * General Facts About Audio Players – Page 1
    * The Sonic Studio Players – Page 2
    * Audirvana Free and Audirvana Plus – Page 3
    * Pure Music – Page 4
    * BitPerfect – Page 5
    * Decibel – Page 6
    * Fidelia – Page 7
    * Common Settings Parameters – Page 8
    * Classification, Final Thoughts – Page 9

AKG K550 — A New Closed Headphone Favorite
http://www.headphone.com/rightbetweenyourears/?p=2393

One of AKG's CES 2012 releases is the K550 ($299), a full-size, closed headphone sensitive enough to be driven from a portable player with the tonal accuracy of the K701/702, but with fuller bass presence. Finally, a closed headphone that rivals the Denon AH-D2000 that looks and feels like it will withstand the rigors of portable use!

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The bass is tight and detailed as we've come to expect from AKG, but with a fullness that rivals the Denon D2000, only lacking the extreme sub-bass extension of the Denon. The mid-range presentation is lush, silky and cleaner than the thicker mids of the D2000, and while the highs are crisp and articulate, they never reach a point of harshness like the D2000 is prone to at higher volumes. We found the soundstage of the D2000 to be slightly more open and airy, but the K550's imaging is excellent with good separation and definition, demolishing the sound of any other closed AKG headphone.

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The excitement is high for the AKG K550 here at HeadRoom. We've been long-time fans of the Denon AH-D2000 and the K550 gives it a serious run for the money, especially at $50 lower MAP. This is a great choice for someone looking for a tonally accurate headphone with a tight and full bass response, but doesn't want the fuller, thicker presentation of the D2000.

Una opción para cables RCA: Instrument and microphone cable

Instrument and microphone cable must provide a very good shielding to block noise and radio frequencies (RF) and it is designed to deliver a wide frequency band. This makes a lot of sense as instrument cables are used with guitars, microphones and studio equipment. Why should this not work for interconnects? That was the quest(ion).

DIY Shielded RCA Interconnect Cables

This project is a guide to build your own simple high quality RCA interconnect cables for your Hi-Fi audio system. These "better DIY RCA interconnects" are unbalanced and made using shielded instrument cable and high quality RCA plugs.

http://diyaudioprojects.com/Power/DIY-Shielded-RCA-Interconnect-Cables/