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Jim Lill Preamp Tests
Can you hear the Neve preamp character? From the controversial 'Where Does The Tone Come From In A Microphone Preamp?' YouTube video.
by Paul Neyrinck6/28/2026
Lexicon Reverbs Compared - Tiled Room
Comparing the "Tiled Room" Preset in three Lexicon Reverb Units
by Paul Neyrinck6/27/2026
Low Bit Rate MP4
Compare Lossless to MP4 48 kbps.
by Paul Neyrinck6/27/2026
MP3 192kbps - Acoustic Ballad
Kissing Lips is a clean, clear acoustic ballad by Hither. When listening for MP3 artifacts at different bit rates, you’ll need to focus on specific types of distortions that occur due to compression. The lower the bit rate, the more aggressive the compression, and the more noticeable the artifacts become.
by Paul Neyrinck2/28/2026