Past Publications

The following are Dr. Johnson’s previously published articles spanning topics from digital editing to photographic recommendations.

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Auralic VEGA G2 DAC and LEO GX Master Clock Review

EAT C-MajorTurntable, EAT Petit Phono Preamplifier, and EAT Jo No 5 Phono Cartridge

Pro-Ject PRM 9 Carbon Turntable, Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 Phono Preamplifier, and Sumiko Starling MC 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

Editorial: The Industry Learns a Lesson: The Death of 3D vs. Industry Predictions. Will this Change their Plans for Introducing 4K to the Public?

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

WireWorld Gold Starlight 6 Digital Interconnects, Eclipse 6 Interconnects, Platinum Eclipse 6 Interconnects, and Eclipse 6 Speaker Cables

NuForce NE-700X Earbuds

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

McIntosh MCD500 SACD Player

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

Product Review Innersound Kaya, Kachina, and Tehya Hybrid Electrostatic Speakers – iPower 750 and iPower 330 Power Amplifiers Part I

Product Review Innersound Kaya, Kachina, and Tehya Hybrid Electrostatic Speakers – iPower 750 and iPower 330 Power Amplifiers Part II

Product Review Innersound Kaya, Kachina, and Tehya Hybrid Electrostatic Speakers – iPower 750 and iPower 330 Power Amplifiers Part III

How to Set Up an Isolation Transformer with Balanced AC Output for Your Home Theater Components

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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

Pro-Ject PRM 9 Carbon Turntable, Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 Phono Preamplifier, and Sumiko Starling MC 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

Editorial: The Industry Learns a Lesson: The Death of 3D vs. Industry Predictions. Will this Change their Plans for Introducing 4K to the Public?

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

WireWorld Gold Starlight 6 Digital Interconnects, Eclipse 6 Interconnects, Platinum Eclipse 6 Interconnects, and Eclipse 6 Speaker Cables

NuForce NE-700X Earbuds

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

McIntosh MCD500 SACD Player

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

Product Review Innersound Kaya, Kachina, and Tehya Hybrid Electrostatic Speakers – iPower 750 and iPower 330 Power Amplifiers Part I

Product Review Innersound Kaya, Kachina, and Tehya Hybrid Electrostatic Speakers – iPower 750 and iPower 330 Power Amplifiers Part II

Product Review Innersound Kaya, Kachina, and Tehya Hybrid Electrostatic Speakers – iPower 750 and iPower 330 Power Amplifiers Part III

How to Set Up an Isolation Transformer with Balanced AC Output for Your Home Theater Components