PS Audio founder and CEO, Paul McGowan, writes a daily blog: short, informative, fun, often controversial, but always interesting. Subjects range from personal stories, how to setup your system, news of the day, streaming, vinyl, tubes, transistors, loudspeakers, holographic imaging and more. Kind of like the Car Talk of audio. Not much is sacred, and there’s rarely a mention of our own products.

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Experiencing music

Paul McGowan

Sometimes, it's good to go back to the beginning and remind ourselves about what we do and what we love. As Audiophiles, listening isn’t just about hearing music—it’s about experiencing...

What is an Audiophile?

Paul McGowan

There appears to be a pervasive misconception that being an audiophile is all about money—that it’s a hobby for those who can afford expensive equipment and fancy listening rooms. But...

Sorting through all the choices

Paul McGowan

It’s easy to get caught up in the appeal of expensive gear. A two-inch-thick, machined aluminum front panel? Beautiful. A chassis so solid it feels like it was carved from...

The Stereo

Paul McGowan

A stereo system isn’t just a collection of gear—it’s a carefully tuned instrument. So many people set up their speakers as best they can, plug in their gear, and believe...

The chase

Paul McGowan

Every one of us eventually asks ourselves: Am I listening to the music, or just listening to my system? It’s a fair question. We tinker, we tweak, we swap out...

Closing the gap

Paul McGowan

For years, CDs and SACDs have been the gold standard for digital playback. Spin a well-mastered disc on a top-tier player like the PS Audio PerfectWave SACD Transport, and the...