Otters Deliver a High Power Stationary Audio Experience

Our favorite raft of otters is back at it again with another display of open source audio prowess as they bring us the OtterCastAmp, the newest member of the OtterCast …read more Continue reading Otters Deliver a High Power Stationary Audio Experience→

How sensitive are acoustic side-channels to compression with a narrowband codec?

Assume sensitive audio emissions from a mechanical keyboard. These audio emissions are often sufficient to reconstruct the actual key presses that generated the sound. If the audio is compressed using a narrowband audio codec such as G.711… Continue reading How sensitive are acoustic side-channels to compression with a narrowband codec?→

Mythbusting Tidal’s MQA Format – How Does It Measure Up?

MQA is an audio format that claims to use a unique “origami” algorithm, promising better quality and more musicality than other formats. At times, it’s been claimed to be a …read more Continue reading Mythbusting Tidal’s MQA Format – How Does It Measure Up?→

Mythbusting Tidal’s MQA Format – How Does It Measure Up?

MQA is an audio format that claims to use a unique “origami” algorithm, promising better quality and more musicality than other formats. At times, it’s been claimed to be a …read more Continue reading Mythbusting Tidal’s MQA Format – How Does It Measure Up?→

B&O reimagines the bookshelf speaker with the Beosound Emerge

Despite their squat stature, bookshelf speakers can rather stand out among the reading material and ornaments that might inhabit your typical living-room library. Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound Emerge is different, and can take its place well among the hard… Continue reading B&O reimagines the bookshelf speaker with the Beosound Emerge→