Terminology?


Im still new to this site, i see some terminology that im wondering about.

1) Pre-pro. Is this a Pre-amp? Pre-Processor? Difference?
2) Redbook Ive seen this mentioned many times. what is it?
3) IMO. What does this acronym stand for?
4) Mendula Oblongada. Isnt that fun to say?
audiophanatik
Pre-Pro is: Pre amp with digital processor. Did you mean: Medulla oblongada: Lower portion of the brainstem?
Why yes SoGood51, I did in fact mean Medulla oblongada: Lower portion of the brainstem?

Its just a fun thing to say. it just rolls out.
Unfortunateliey ime not the best spellur

I learned something new today, therefore today is not a waste! :)
There is some history behind the term Redbook. When Phillips and Sony developed the CD format, they published the technical requirements in a book so that other manufacturers could create hardware and software that were compatable with the standard. This book happened to be red in color, so the term Redbook came to mean standard cd format. I believe a player or disk must meet these specification to be able to display the CD or Compact Disk logo and trademark name.