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notahaxor··on There is no point to distributing music in 24-bit/192kHz format.
Wouldn't the higher bit rate help though? I've long suspected my preference is largely due to the difference in mastering techniques more than any technical limitations.
notahaxor··on There is no point to distributing music in 24-bit/192kHz format.
The author completely ignores infrasonics and writes under the incorrect assumption that our only perception of wave pressure comes from our eardrums.

I've never been able to enjoy listening to my favorite classical music on headphones or even smaller speakers, and it's largely because of the effect you describe.

At this point I'm resigned to preserving my treasured (and cumbersome) vinyl collections. Maybe if Apple comes up with some snazzy marketing term (e.g. "Retina") for 24/192 or even 24/92, and starts distributing it on iTunes, things might start to change.

notahaxor··on New MacBook Air Now Available on Apple Store
Great specs to go along with the great looks. I'm still disappointed that the smaller model uses a squished 16:9 ratio screen, it's useless for writing anything longer than a tweet.

Also, I hope the now backlit keyboards see some improvement in tactile feel, I thought these were a weak point on the previous generation.

notahaxor··on DIY Weapons of the Libyan Rebels
Anybody know what type of rifle is pictured in #25? Is it some sort of strange P90 variant?