84 Episodes

  1. How to find the perfect volume level

    Published: 11/2/2025

  2. From mono to stereo, a brief history

    Published: 10/26/2025

  3. Loudspeakers versus heaphones

    Published: 10/19/2025

  4. Square waves and high-end audio

    Published: 10/12/2025

  5. How to build an affordable system

    Published: 10/5/2025

  6. Early reflections in the room

    Published: 9/28/2025

  7. Getting comfortable with dynamic range

    Published: 9/21/2025

  8. The power of quiet

    Published: 9/14/2025

  9. Diving deep into the audio soundstage

    Published: 9/7/2025

  10. The audio traffic cop

    Published: 8/31/2025

  11. The loudspeaker's role

    Published: 8/24/2025

  12. Synergy and audio

    Published: 8/17/2025

  13. All about box speakers

    Published: 8/9/2025

  14. The critical role of the digital audio cable

    Published: 8/8/2025

  15. Understanding DSP in the audio chain

    Published: 8/7/2025

  16. Building a high-end digital audio system

    Published: 8/6/2025

  17. PCM audio vs. PDM and DSD

    Published: 8/5/2025

  18. Analog vs. digital: the fight is on

    Published: 8/4/2025

  19. Vinyl Playback secrets

    Published: 8/3/2025

  20. Setup, the unsung hero

    Published: 8/2/2025

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The Audiophile's Guide podcast is your invitation into the world of high-end audio, and connecting with me, Paul McGowan—a 50-year veteran in the art and science of sound and the co-founder and CEO of PS Audio. We do kind of a mind meld between me and our technologically connected hosts. Each episode is a fresh, no-nonsense exploration of how to bring music to life in your home, drawn from my decades of hands-on experience designing the gear that makes it happen.