Debunking Audio Myths: Directional cables, tube amplifiers, and analog vs. digital

Dr. Thomas D. Kite

Audio Precision, Inc.
Beaverton, OR

Friday, November 9th, 3:00 PM, ENS 637

Slides in PowerPoint and PDF formats

Abstract

In this talk, I will debunk at least fifteen audio myths that continue to plague the audio industry. Statements such as 'Lots of negative feedback is bad' will be exposed as unsupported innuendo. 'My power cable is better than yours' will be lampooned mercilessly. Even the universally accepted '16 bits are not enough' will not be immune from ridicule. I will draw from my experience in the audio test industry as well as my years of exasperated yet patient postings to rec.audio.tech to bring you an up-to-date bucketful of audio truth.

Biography

Tom Kite obtained his B.A. in physics from Oxford University in 1991, and his Masters and Ph.D. in EE from UT Austin in 1993 and 1998, respectively. Since leaving UT he has been working at Audio Precision, Inc., where he is now senior DSP engineer.

Audio Precision, Inc. (Beaverton, OR) manufactures the world's best audio test equipment. AP equipment is used world-wide by audio component manufacturers, IC manufacturers, recording studios, broadcasters, and audio magazine reviewers, among others.

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