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General Notes: One of The Audiophile Wiki’s goals is consistency so every one knows exactly where to go for the info they need, every time - making this wiki an easy-to-use resource for all audio fans.  To do so, make sure you use this template and refer to the Help Link in the Navigation Menu for the “how to’s” on the wiki application & the Article: Audiophile Wiki Guidelines for the wiki guidelines before you post.

Another goal here at the wiki is to make sure all topics are written with a ‘high-end audio’ perspective in mind.  For instance, for an article about ‘Feedback’, there would be a description of the term and then some tie in as to how the term relates to audio - and especially high-end audio in particular.  Now while Wikipedia does a fine job of defining these very same words - there’s no real reference to what the AudiophileWiki’s readers really care about.  As such the objective here is not to duplicate prior work, but to set new standards of information as it pertains to fundamental audio concepts, high-end audio and music in general.

Quick Post Procedure: 1) Do a search on the term to make sure it hasn’t already been written.  (Always check the ‘Contents’ page for variations just to be sure).  2) Open this article template using the ‘Edit’ function then select and copy all the text after the dotted line.  3) Create a new article, paste in this text, remove all the wiki notes which is any wiki code/text you see in blue and start writing.  Remember if it ain’t in blue when you view it - don’t delete it!

Tips: Wikipedia’s Manual of Style is the style convention most all wikis use - this one included.  Beyond that feel free to use text formatting to make your article a great read.  Include images, links, suggested reading in your article - whatever helps you tell the story. 

Should you happen to write certain words in your article that you think could benefit future readers by them having an article of their very own - all you need to do is place a double set of this type of brackets [ ] around the particular word or phrase and the wiki software will automatically create a new article page and link your article to it.  In this way, the wiki’s knowledge base grows exponentially.  (Note: links you want to make to other pre-existing articles is exactly the same) Keep in mind though that this new article will remain blank until other contributors (or you) come by later and start filling it in.  (And if you have time - please add this template to the newly created article too!) Just make sure before you add a new article link that you always open a new browser window and search for the word first (Same as Step #1 - Quick Post Procedure) to ensure another spelling/phrasing of the article name doesn’t already exist.

Commonly used headings are provided below to use as you need them.  Please...maintain the style, order and spacing of titles provided.  If you don’t have any content for a heading - leave it blank or put in ‘N/A’ until someone adds to it or a wiki editor deletes it.  Add new ones that you require - but check the list first - what you need may already be there.

Final Words: Don’t feel that you have to write the perfect or most exhaustive article every time you start typing.  Remember wikis are a collaborative process.  Feel free to get an article started, contribute where you can, clarify, refine, improve - it can all help.  And eventually all articles will become great.

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From: The AudiophileWiki - ‘Free Knowledge for Audiophiles’

Definition

Note: Definitions should be 1-2 sentences max.  Write the explanation simple enough for anyone to understand.  Description should serve as a quick reminder for those that know the term & be easy to grasp for those that don’t.  If possible, don’t use too many wiki terms that requires the reader to go and read up on a lot of other articles...at least not yet!

Introduction

Note: A further extension of the Definition, the Introduction should be 1-2 paragraphs max.  (Longer if the subject requires it.) Goal is to start easing the reader into the subject before they go onto more complicated concepts for those that need to learn the basics first.

Background and History

Note: This is an optional section for those articles that can use it.  A few paragraphs on the history of the term with items such as: when it was invented and who invented it, how did it come to be, who coined the term, how it has changed since then, etc.  Obviously history will depend on the article.  Terms like ‘Hiss’ won’t have much history behind them - terms like ‘Ampere’ will.  This section should also be used to provide background & the fundamentals on a subject so that readers just learning about audio can get up the curve.  For example, background info on ‘CD’ technology will help explain terms like ‘SACD’.  Remember to use the ‘See Also’ section for background articles to make this job easier.

Technical

Note: This section is where the techies can really shine and all collaborators can finally ‘stretch out’ and start telling tell the whole story.  A thorough explanation of the technical / electrical / engineering / scientific aspects of the article can go here.  Depending on the subject, this part of the article will likely be the longest.  Once again, if you are contributing to this section - make sure that it’s written so everyone can grasp the fundamentals of the subject before leading readers on to more complex information - otherwise some other contributor will!  Contributors are also encouraged to create their own sub-headings here, as needed, in order to separate the material and keep the logical flow of the article going.  Expect to include a lot of links here to other articles given the terminology that more difficult concepts are likely to touch upon.  Wherever possible try and find supporting visual information like graphs, schematics, etc. to help readers navigate through all the words.

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See Also

Note: This area is reserved for those wiki articles that are specifically related to the term and/or support the article but were not directly mentioned so far.  While many of these will likely be referenced in the article itself, there will be many instances where an article has indirect or less important relationships to other terms as well.  A contributor on ‘CD media’ might want the reader to ‘See Also’ the articles on ‘AAD/ADD/DDD’, ‘Mastering’ and others.  These can also be general interest suggestions as well - whatever the contributor feels is relevant.

External Links

Note: Depending on the subject this is another section that can really help support the article.  First rule of scientific research - go to the library to see if the research has already been done!  Same thing here - don’t rewrite an entire article if you can link to a great one that already exists.  Because no matter how good an article is there will always be a reader looking for more, or different, or easier info on it anyway.  Similar to ‘Suggested Reading’ below, this section is a Wiki standard for web info - often directly (& indirectly) related links vs. other more targeted and traditional info sources.

External Link Name: External Link

Suggested Reading

Note: Similar to the External Links above - this section represents those external information sources particularly helpful / valuable to the reader - specifically recommended by the contributor.  It can be more denser material for those who didn’t get all the info they wanted out of the article or better explanations for those who didn’t get all the basics they needed either.  Again try to offer a variety of additional reading for all audiences.

Notes and Sources

Note: Milton Berle, who had a reputation of stealing from other comics, once commented after watching a particularly funny routine - ‘I laughed so hard, I dropped my pencil.’ The point?  Credit where credit is due.  If an idea, an explanation, a quote, a graph or anything else comes from a previous source - make reference to it.  It shows respect to the person who did the work, directs readers who want to know more and can even help a future contributor add greater value to the idea.  Refer to the Manual of Style on to how to reference different sources correctly.

Forum Links

Note: Finally, for those wishing to use the PS Audio Forum as a resource, links to ongoing discussions/threads can prove beneficial depending on the article.  As the The Audiophile Wiki comes into its own it’s likely that some more active/contentious articles may have topical forum discussions held by the contributors behind them.  Linking to them directly gives readers access to the writers and the inner workings of the articles they write.

Forum Thread Name/Description: Forum Thread Link

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General Notes: One of The Audiophile Wiki’s goals is consistency so every one knows exactly where to go for the info they need, every time - making this wiki an easy-to-use resource for all audio fans.  To do so, make sure you use this template and refer to the Help Link in the Navigation Menu for the “how to’s” on the wiki application & the Article: Audiophile Wiki Guidelines for the wiki guidelines before you post.

Another goal here at the wiki is to make sure all topics are written with a ‘high-end audio’ perspective in mind.  For instance, for an article about ‘Feedback’, there would be a description of the term and then some tie in as to how the term relates to audio - and especially high-end audio in particular.  Now while Wikipedia does a fine job of defining these very same words - there’s no real reference to what the AudiophileWiki’s readers really care about.  As such the objective here is not to duplicate prior work, but to set new standards of information as it pertains to fundamental audio concepts, high-end audio and music in general.

Quick Post Procedure: 1) Do a search on the term to make sure it hasn’t already been written.  (Always check the ‘Contents’ page for variations just to be sure).  2) Open this article template using the ‘Edit’ function then select and copy all the text after the dotted line.  3) Create a new article, paste in this text, remove all the wiki notes which is any wiki code/text you see in blue and start writing.  Remember if it ain’t in blue when you view it - don’t delete it!

Tips: Wikipedia’s Manual of Style is the style convention most all wikis use - this one included.  Beyond that feel free to use text formatting to make your article a great read.  Include images, links, suggested reading in your article - whatever helps you tell the story. 

Should you happen to write certain words in your article that you think could benefit future readers by them having an article of their very own - all you need to do is place a double set of this type of brackets [ ] around the particular word or phrase and the wiki software will automatically create a new article page and link your article to it.  In this way, the wiki’s knowledge base grows exponentially.  (Note: links you want to make to other pre-existing articles is exactly the same) Keep in mind though that this new article will remain blank until other contributors (or you) come by later and start filling it in.  (And if you have time - please add this template to the newly created article too!) Just make sure before you add a new article link that you always open a new browser window and search for the word first (Same as Step #1 - Quick Post Procedure) to ensure another spelling/phrasing of the article name doesn’t already exist.

Commonly used headings are provided below to use as you need them.  Please...maintain the style, order and spacing of titles provided.  If you don’t have any content for a heading - leave it blank or put in ‘N/A’ until someone adds to it or a wiki editor deletes it.  Add new ones that you require - but check the list first - what you need may already be there.

Final Words: Don’t feel that you have to write the perfect or most exhaustive article every time you start typing.  Remember wikis are a collaborative process.  Feel free to get an article started, contribute where you can, clarify, refine, improve - it can all help.  And eventually all articles will become great.

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From: The AudiophileWiki - ‘Free Knowledge for Audiophiles’

Definition

Note: Definitions should be 1-2 sentences max.  Write the explanation simple enough for anyone to understand.  Description should serve as a quick reminder for those that know the term & be easy to grasp for those that don’t.  If possible, don’t use too many wiki terms that requires the reader to go and read up on a lot of other articles...at least not yet!

Introduction

Note: A further extension of the Definition, the Introduction should be 1-2 paragraphs max.  (Longer if the subject requires it.) Goal is to start easing the reader into the subject before they go onto more complicated concepts for those that need to learn the basics first.

Background and History

Note: This is an optional section for those articles that can use it.  A few paragraphs on the history of the term with items such as: when it was invented and who invented it, how did it come to be, who coined the term, how it has changed since then, etc.  Obviously history will depend on the article.  Terms like ‘Hiss’ won’t have much history behind them - terms like ‘Ampere’ will.  This section should also be used to provide background & the fundamentals on a subject so that readers just learning about audio can get up the curve.  For example, background info on ‘CD’ technology will help explain terms like ‘SACD’.  Remember to use the ‘See Also’ section for background articles to make this job easier.

Technical

Note: This section is where the techies can really shine and all collaborators can finally ‘stretch out’ and start telling tell the whole story.  A thorough explanation of the technical / electrical / engineering / scientific aspects of the article can go here.  Depending on the subject, this part of the article will likely be the longest.  Once again, if you are contributing to this section - make sure that it’s written so everyone can grasp the fundamentals of the subject before leading readers on to more complex information - otherwise some other contributor will!  Contributors are also encouraged to create their own sub-headings here, as needed, in order to separate the material and keep the logical flow of the article going.  Expect to include a lot of links here to other articles given the terminology that more difficult concepts are likely to touch upon.  Wherever possible try and find supporting visual information like graphs, schematics, etc. to help readers navigate through all the words.

Sub-Heading 1
Sub-Heading 2
Sub-Heading 3

See Also

Note: This area is reserved for those wiki articles that are specifically related to the term and/or support the article but were not directly mentioned so far.  While many of these will likely be referenced in the article itself, there will be many instances where an article has indirect or less important relationships to other terms as well.  A contributor on ‘CD media’ might want the reader to ‘See Also’ the articles on ‘AAD/ADD/DDD’, ‘Mastering’ and others.  These can also be general interest suggestions as well - whatever the contributor feels is relevant.

External Links

Note: Depending on the subject this is another section that can really help support the article.  First rule of scientific research - go to the library to see if the research has already been done!  Same thing here - don’t rewrite an entire article if you can link to a great one that already exists.  Because no matter how good an article is there will always be a reader looking for more, or different, or easier info on it anyway.  Similar to ‘Suggested Reading’ below, this section is a Wiki standard for web info - often directly (& indirectly) related links vs. other more targeted and traditional info sources.

External Link Name: External Link

Suggested Reading

Note: Similar to the External Links above - this section represents those external information sources particularly helpful / valuable to the reader - specifically recommended by the contributor.  It can be more denser material for those who didn’t get all the info they wanted out of the article or better explanations for those who didn’t get all the basics they needed either.  Again try to offer a variety of additional reading for all audiences.

Notes and Sources

Note: Milton Berle, who had a reputation of stealing from other comics, once commented after watching a particularly funny routine - ‘I laughed so hard, I dropped my pencil.’ The point?  Credit where credit is due.  If an idea, an explanation, a quote, a graph or anything else comes from a previous source - make reference to it.  It shows respect to the person who did the work, directs readers who want to know more and can even help a future contributor add greater value to the idea.  Refer to the Manual of Style on to how to reference different sources correctly.

Forum Links

Note: Finally, for those wishing to use the PS Audio Forum as a resource, links to ongoing discussions/threads can prove beneficial depending on the article.  As the The Audiophile Wiki comes into its own it’s likely that some more active/contentious articles may have topical forum discussions held by the contributors behind them.  Linking to them directly gives readers access to the writers and the inner workings of the articles they write.

Forum Thread Name/Description: Forum Thread Link

Category:Online Audio Marketplaces

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