tomorrows music - hi-fi up to the end the century

l=3 The January edition of Elektor traditionally examines future trends and is something of an "Elektoracle". A particularly interesting topic is the continuing change in the field of entertainment electronics, especially audio. With the advent of digital techniques, the question is raised concerning the audio system of the future. There are many indications of future trends in high-fidelity techniques and technology. tomorrow s music hi-fi up to the end the century The main factors affecting the change in hi-fi equipment techniques are: the market, current and future legislation and, last but not least, the electronic components indus- try with its innovative attitude. This last factor is obviously the one that interests us the most. The advances in semiconductor techniques allow us to progress from the existing, digital control of many audio components, such as cassette recorders and FM tuners, to digital signal processing. Apart from the hardware in the form of electronic circu...