Why use I²S for a digital connection?

Posted by Neil Gelowitz on 10/11/2025 to Audio Tips
Why use I²S for a digital connection?
Why use I²S? An I²S (Inter-IC Sound) connection can sound better because it avoids some of the timing and jitter problems that happen when you use a traditional digital audio interface like S/PDIF or AES/EBU. What I²S actually carries...

Bel Canto Qobuz Connect Instructions

Posted by Neil Gelowitz on 7/27/2025 to Audio Tips
Bel Canto Qobuz Connect Instructions
Qobuz Connect now available for newer Bel Canto devices with streaming! However, you can also use these same instructions to enable TIDAL Connect or Spotify Connect if you haven't done so already. Follow these instructions.

Roon OPRA Headphone EQ - How To Use

Posted by Neil Gelowitz on 12/23/2024 to Audio Tips
Roon OPRA Headphone EQ - How To Use
Find out how to use Roon OPRA to apply various EQ curves for your headphones to either find something you prefer over the stock frequency response or to fix limitations of your headphones.

How to stream to your Hegel

Posted by Neil Gelowitz on 8/10/2024 to Audio Tips
How to stream to your Hegel
There are multiple ways to stream audio into your streaming devices: Universal casting apps such as Airplay/2 and Google cast; Built in singular service apps; Apps that are for both mobile and home network use, using UPnP on board; and Apps that are designed for mobile use, they need a UPnP app to find UPnP devices
on the network.

Hegel TV remote functionality

Posted by Neil Gelowitz on 7/12/2024 to Audio Tips
Hegel TV remote functionality

For newer Hegel integrated amplifiers with the OLED display, they have the capability to be controlled by your TV remote for most major brands including Samsung, Sony, LG and Phillips. This makes it simple for both you and your family to utilize the stereo’s superior sound for watching TV with the simplicity of using the TV remote. First, make sure you update to the latest firmware. Find out how. Then, watch this video from Hegel and follow the instructions.

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