THE ZEN AMP VARIATIONS, PT. 2 (8) Keeping it simple, here's the first in a series of improvements to the original Zen amp.
A MARANTZ 8B REPLICA (14) Rebuilding this classic amp with state-of-the-art components greatly improves upon the original.
A DVD RESCUE (24) Your eyes and ears won't believe the improvement you can make to your DVD system.
A FLARED PORT STUDY (28) Flared ports are sexier-looking vent types than straight orts, but is their popularity justified? This study provides the answer.
DON'T TOSS IT - RECONE IT (34) Discover how reconing can bring new life to your busted driver... and save yourself a few bucks in the process.
DIFRACTION INSIGHTS (38) This author sheds some light on wave behavior - and, particularly, loudspeaker-cabinet diffraction - to help you build better speakers.
A VALVE PREAMPLIFIER, PART 2 (44) Construction of this high-end tube a,mp includes stuffing the boards, assembling, and wiring to achieve the right sound you seek.
REVIEWS
PRAXIS FROM LIBERTY INSTRUMENTS (56) The next-generation loudspeaker measurement system.
FOUR ILP AMPLIFIER MODULES (58) This aX reviewer puts these four workhorse amp modules to the test.
LISTENING CRITIQUE (63)
DEPARTMENTS
AUDIO NEWS (2) What's new on the audio market.
EDITORIAL (6) On Turning 32.
XPRESS MAIL (66) Readers speak out.
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CLASSFIEDS (70) Audio-related items for sale or wanted.
AD INDEX (70)
YARD SALE (71) Free classifieds for subscribers.
WEBSITE RESOURCES (71) Find your favorite advertisers on-line.
