Understanding the RIAA curve

Vinyl isn’t just about the warmth of analog—it’s also about precision, especially when it comes to the RIAA curve. In this episode of The Audiophile’s Guide, we explore why records are cut and played back with intentional equalization, and how the RIAA curve preserves fidelity, lowers noise, and restores musical balance. Discover how your phono stage decodes this curve, and why getting it right is essential for hearing vinyl the way it was meant to sound. The Audiophile’s Guide publishes dail...

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The Audiophile's Guide podcast is your invitation into the world of high-end audio, and connecting with me, Paul McGowan—a 50-year veteran in the art and science of sound and the co-founder and CEO of PS Audio. We do kind of a mind meld between me and our technologically connected hosts. Each episode is a fresh, no-nonsense exploration of how to bring music to life in your home, drawn from my decades of hands-on experience designing the gear that makes it happen.