What Are Meta Materials? Do Expensive Cables Matter?
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How are meta materials being used in audio? Plus, we talk about if/how expensive cables can make a difference in audio systems. Dan Clark of Dan Clark Audio joins us to discuss and explain meta materials use in hifi. Dan recently launched a new headphone called the DCA Stealth that is the first to incorporate the rising technology in a personal audio setting. The PTA staff comes together to chat about the ever evolving discussion around the value and use case of expensive cables, and audio cables in general. Guests include Marc Phillips, Scot Hull, Grover Neville and Dave McNair from PTA editorial.
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