“A modestly deep view of the field”.

Barry Thornton, a thinker and audio designer, has had a long and varied career in the audio industry. He has founded and worked with various companies, including Quintessence Audio Group and Austin AudioWorks. Thornton has a unique perspective on feedback in circuit designs, believing that it can suck the life out of music. He aims to create designs that prioritize realism and natural sound. Austin AudioWorks, where Thornton is the chief technical officer, sells minimalist and high-quality audio products. [Extracted from the article]