Past Publications
The following are Dr. Johnson’s previously published articles spanning topics from digital editing to photographic recommendations.
Audio/Video
Percussion
Auralic VEGA G2 DAC and LEO GX Master Clock Review
EAT C-MajorTurntable, EAT Petit Phono Preamplifier, and EAT Jo No 5 Phono Cartridge
Benchmark Media DAC3-DX Recording And Mastering Studio DAC Review
HiFiMAN Shangri-La Electrostatic Headphones and Pure Class A Amplifier Review
An Audiophile’s Guide to Quantization Error, Dithering, and Noise Shaping in Digital Audio
The “Decline” in High-End Audio Sales: A New Outlook
Fluance RT81 Turntable with Cartridge and Phono Preamplifier Review
Pass Labs X600.8 600 Watt Monoblock Power Amplifier Review
Mark Levinson No 52 Stereo Preamplifier Review
Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 7 XLR Balanced Interconnects Review
OPPO HA-1 Headphone Amplifier Review
OPPO PM-1 Planar Magnetic Over-the-Ear Headphones Review
OPPO PM-1 Planar Magnetic Over-the-Ear Headphones Review
Pass Labs Xs Preamplifier and Xs 300 Pure Class A Monoblock Power Amplifiers
Audeze LCD-X Over-the-Ear Headphones
Legacy Focus SE Floor-standing Speakers
Pass Labs INT-30A Pure Class A Integrated Stereo Amplifier
Editorial: High Frame Rate (HFR) Movies and the Choice of Frames per Second
OPPO BDP-105 Universal Blu-ray Player Review
HiFiMan HE-500 Over-the-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones and EF-5 Headphone Amplifier
Pass Labs XP-30 Stereo Preamplifier
Magnepan Magneplanar MG 1.7 Flat Panel Quasi-Ribbon Full Range Speakers
JVC GZ-HM1 High Definition Video Camera
Mark Levinson No 53 Monoblock Power Amplifier
Paradigm Reference Signature SUB 2 Subwoofer
Lamm LL1 Signature Stereo Tube Preamplifier – An Audiophile’s Dream
OPPO BDP-83SE (Special Edition) and NuForce Edition Universal Blu-ray Players
VIZIO VF551XVT 55″ LCD LED HDTV
Vinyl vs. CD – A Running Commentary – Parts 6 – 9
Emotiva USP-1 Stereo Preamplifier
Panasonic AG-HSC-1UP 3-CCD 1080p High Definition Video Camera
Emotiva XPA-2 Stereo Power Amplifier
Paradigm Reference Signature S8v2, C5v2, ADP3v2 Speakers and Signature Servo Subwoofer
JL Audio Fathom f212 Subwoofer
Sony PMW-EX1 Prosumer 1080p High Definition Video Camera
Vinyl vs. CD – A Running Commentary – Parts 1 – 5
Toshiba Regza 46RV53OU 46″ 1080p LCD HDTV
Canon HG10 Hard Disc Drive High Definition Video Camera
Marantz VP-11S2 Single-Chip DLP 1080p Projector
MartinLogan Spire Floor-standing Electrostatic Hybrid Speakers
Oppo Digital DV-983H DVD Player – The Rest of the Story
Oppo Digital DV-983H DVD Player
Product Review – Theta Dreadnaught Multi-Channel Power Amplifier – December, 2001
Beryllium: The Magic Metal for Tweeters
Product Review – Balanced Audio Technology VK-75SE Two Channel Fully Balanced Tube Power Amplifier
Product Review – Anthem MCA-5 170 Watts x 5 Power Amplifier – November, 1999
Product Review – Sunfire Subwoofer Signature (12″) – July, 1998
Product Review – McCormack Audio ALD-1 and TLC-1 solid state preamplifiers – January, 1995
Mark Levinson No 326S Stereo Preamplifier Part I
Classé CA-5200 Five-Channel Power Amplifier Part I
Classé CA-5200 Five-Channel Power Amplifier Part II
Classé CA-5200 Five-Channel Power Amplifier Part III
How to Set Up an Isolation Transformer with Balanced AC Output for Your Home Theater Components
Audio/Video
Auralic VEGA G2 DAC and LEO GX Master Clock Review
EAT C-MajorTurntable, EAT Petit Phono Preamplifier, and EAT Jo No 5 Phono Cartridge
Benchmark Media DAC3-DX Recording And Mastering Studio DAC Review
HiFiMAN Shangri-La Electrostatic Headphones and Pure Class A Amplifier Review
An Audiophile’s Guide to Quantization Error, Dithering, and Noise Shaping in Digital Audio
The “Decline” in High-End Audio Sales: A New Outlook
Fluance RT81 Turntable with Cartridge and Phono Preamplifier Review
Pass Labs X600.8 600 Watt Monoblock Power Amplifier Review
Mark Levinson No 52 Stereo Preamplifier Review
Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 7 XLR Balanced Interconnects Review
OPPO HA-1 Headphone Amplifier Review
OPPO PM-1 Planar Magnetic Over-the-Ear Headphones Review
OPPO PM-1 Planar Magnetic Over-the-Ear Headphones Review
Pass Labs Xs Preamplifier and Xs 300 Pure Class A Monoblock Power Amplifiers
Audeze LCD-X Over-the-Ear Headphones
Legacy Focus SE Floor-standing Speakers
Pass Labs INT-30A Pure Class A Integrated Stereo Amplifier
Editorial: High Frame Rate (HFR) Movies and the Choice of Frames per Second
OPPO BDP-105 Universal Blu-ray Player Review
HiFiMan HE-500 Over-the-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones and EF-5 Headphone Amplifier
Pass Labs XP-30 Stereo Preamplifier
Magnepan Magneplanar MG 1.7 Flat Panel Quasi-Ribbon Full Range Speakers
JVC GZ-HM1 High Definition Video Camera
Mark Levinson No 53 Monoblock Power Amplifier
Paradigm Reference Signature SUB 2 Subwoofer
Lamm LL1 Signature Stereo Tube Preamplifier – An Audiophile’s Dream
OPPO BDP-83SE (Special Edition) and NuForce Edition Universal Blu-ray Players
VIZIO VF551XVT 55″ LCD LED HDTV
Vinyl vs. CD – A Running Commentary – Parts 6 – 9
Emotiva USP-1 Stereo Preamplifier
Panasonic AG-HSC-1UP 3-CCD 1080p High Definition Video Camera
Earthquake Supernova MKVI 15″ Subwoofer
Emotiva XPA-2 Stereo Power Amplifier
Paradigm Reference Signature S8v2, C5v2, ADP3v2 Speakers and Signature Servo Subwoofer
JL Audio Fathom f212 Subwoofer
Sony PMW-EX1 Prosumer 1080p High Definition Video Camera
Vinyl vs. CD – A Running Commentary – Parts 1 – 5
Toshiba Regza 46RV53OU 46″ 1080p LCD HDTV
Canon HG10 Hard Disc Drive High Definition Video Camera
Marantz VP-11S2 Single-Chip DLP 1080p Projector
MartinLogan Spire Floor-standing Electrostatic Hybrid Speakers
Oppo Digital DV-983H DVD Player – The Rest of the Story
Oppo Digital DV-983H DVD Player
Product Review – Theta Dreadnaught Multi-Channel Power Amplifier – December, 2001
Beryllium: The Magic Metal for Tweeters
Product Review – Balanced Audio Technology VK-75SE Two Channel Fully Balanced Tube Power Amplifier
Product Review – Anthem MCA-5 170 Watts x 5 Power Amplifier – November, 1999
Product Review – Sunfire Subwoofer Signature (12″) – July, 1998
Product Review – McCormack Audio ALD-1 and TLC-1 solid state preamplifiers – January, 1995
Mark Levinson No 326S Stereo Preamplifier Part I
Classé CA-5200 Five-Channel Power Amplifier Part I
Classé CA-5200 Five-Channel Power Amplifier Part II
Classé CA-5200 Five-Channel Power Amplifier Part III
How to Set Up an Isolation Transformer with Balanced AC Output for Your Home Theater Components