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Which matters more—the speakers or the source? In this episode of The Audiophile’s Guide, we dig into one of high-end audio’s most debated questions. Speakers define what you hear, but the source determines what’s being heard. Explore how upstream choices shape detail, tone, and emotional impact—and why even the finest speaker can’t fix a broken signal. It’s not a competition, it’s a chain—and every link matters if the goal is musical truth.

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In this episode of The Audiophile’s Guide, hosts Robert and Sandra explore the growing role of network streamers in high-end audio. More than just convenience, a well-designed streamer can rival or even surpass traditional disc players. They unpack how noise isolation, clocking, and software architecture affect sound—and what to consider when choosing one. Whether you're streaming from Tidal, Qobuz, or your own NAS, getting it right at the source makes all the difference.

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In this episode of The Audiophile’s Guide, the conversation turns to loudspeaker crossovers—what they are, how they work, and why they matter so much to the final sound. From dividing frequencies between woofer, midrange, and tweeter to shaping phase and timing, the crossover is the speaker’s secret conductor. Get a clearer picture of how this hidden network defines tonal balance, coherence, and the magic of disappearing speakers.

The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own copy of Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, get it on Amazon.