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A 2-pole, 6-way rotary switch can select six stereo sources because it changes two separate signal paths at the same time, one for the left channel and one for the right. That is the short answer. The description says nothing about sound quality, current capacity or whether the part will fit your case, so those checks still matter.
This article is about low-level audio source selection, not…
Published: 24/07/2026 // Author: Jonny
“Full-range” and “multi-way” describe two different ways of sharing the audio band. A full-range loudspeaker asks one main drive unit to cover as much of it as practical. A multi-way loudspeaker divides the work between two or more units, typically a woofer and tweeter, using a crossover. Neither layout is automatically better. Each moves the engineering…
Normally, the High End show is located in Munich, Germany, which we have attended a few times. So when they announced it was moving to Vienna, having never been to Austria, Jonny and I booked ourselves in.
The show is the biggest of its kind in Europe, with over 900 brands exhibiting. The venue is the Austria Center Vienna in Vienna's 22nd District. The venue has great transport links via the…
Some lovely words from MR SY regarding improvement in his listening experience
I just wanted to say a massive thank you for your advice on the crossover parts for my Tannoy GRFs.
They’re now finished (images attached), installed and playing and the difference is extraordinary. I expected the larger cabinets to bring more scale and ease, but I don’t think I realised how much the crossovers would…
Line up of paper cones and rubber surrounds ready for glueing.
We have been stockists of Volt Loudspeakers for over 18 months, and they have proved incredibly popular. Founded in 1978, Volt manufactures high-end drive units used by companies such as PMC, ProAc and Kerr Acoustics, to name just a few.
I thought it was about time we paid them a visit. So recently, Cathy (my partner) and I set off…
Here we have some images from Mr M, showing his project still in progress, resembling the design of the Pure Audio Project speakers.
In his own words,
"I've used 20mm birch ply, and the bass drivers are Eminence Alpha 15" (from Blue Aran). The full-range drivers are Tang Band W8-1808 (from Parts Express). As you can see, I'm driving them (with ease) with my 8wpc Audion Silver Night integrated…
The Munich High End Audio Show is commonly regarded as the leading international audio show. It has hundreds of exhibitors and hosts thousands of visitors.
It is spread over four days, from 9th May to 12th May, and is set in the beautiful Bavarian city of Munich. I was in attendance on the first two days, the trade days. I found an Airbnb on the west side of the town. I'm unsure why,…
Here are some fine examples of mounting components on external crossover boards from J.M. in the US.
The picture above is made from 1/4" MDF with a clear lacquer sprayed on it.
The picture below features Jantzen Cross Coil copper foil inductors, with Duelund Cast resistors and Duelund Cast PP polypropylene capacitors. The board is 1/4" MDF with Duratex coating on it. That coating is very…
Some wonderful images from an excellent customer Mr D. M. showing off his setup with the comment,
"I am self taught, still learning, DIY HiFi builder these are my EL34 PP 100 watt power amps with 12AT7 phase splitter. Built into a 1u rack case with a 4u front panel and I used black stainless kitchen door handles to finish them off"
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The first port of call when attending the Bristol Hi-Fi Show has got to be Wogan Coffee, the HiFi Collective roaster of choice. After parking at the £6 a day car park just off Wellington Road, don’t park at the Cabot Circus Car Park. You will be paying a lot more. Wogan Coffee is just around the corner on Clements Street. It has an uber-cool minimalist-style cafe to sample their wears…