Podcasts about audiophiles

Our recommendations for the top 10 best sounding turntables from the past 12 months. Marc and Brian run down their best turntable picks from 2025. Released in conjunction with the pt.AUDIO Summer Buyer's Guide. You can check out all the "best of" gear from every HiFi category here: https://pt.audio/category/audio-gear-reviews/buyers-guide/ Video coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@PT-Audio Season 12 Merch is now available! The pt.AUDIO Record Weight In Walnut : 230 Gram S12E10 Sponsors: ZMFHEADPHONESdotCOM - Traditional Craft, Modern Acoustics NORDOSTdotCOM - A Clear Choice For The Best Connection PASSLABSdotCOM - Rediscover Your Music Like Never Before PTdotAUDIO - Great Sounds Meet Good Times  

Every June, during audiobook month, Audiophile magazine releases it's latest inductees into their golden voice list: the hall-of-fame for audiobook narrators. Sara Hillis highlights Kimberly Farr's career and accomplishments in the field and engages with Jacob Shymanski in a conversation about the increasingly high standards of audiobook narration.  AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

An interview with Vince Burzzese of Totem Acoustic. Vince has been developing speakers for many years, and his longtime brand Totem Acoustic has carved out its audience in the HiFi realm since 1987. We sit down with him to chat about his design philosophy, audio journey, and more in this very unique interview. Vince is a rare Canadian designer based out of Montreal, Quebec. His goals and mission in audio are made clear and help provide an interesting insight into the how and why he has dedicated his professional life to audio. It is a really fun listen for anyone interested in high-end audio, high fidelity, and speaker design philosophy in general. Video coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@PT-Audio Season 12 Merch is now available! The pt.AUDIO Record Weight In Walnut : 230 Gram S12E9 Sponsors: ZMFHEADPHONESdotCOM - Traditional Craft, Modern Acoustics NORDOSTdotCOM - A Clear Choice For The Best Connection DEVOREFIDELITYdotCOM - Nothing Brings You Closer To The Music PTdotAUDIO - Great Sounds Meet Good Times  

In this episode, Travis Van Es interviews Jared Brown, the lead singer of the band Audiophile. They discuss Jared's journey in music, his upbringing in a Christian household, and the evolution of Audiophile from a Christian hip-hop group to a pop-punk band. Jared shares insights about his faith, the creative process behind their music, and the excitement and anxiety of becoming a father. The conversation highlights the importance of authenticity in music and the band's mission to connect with audiences through their art.Audiophile...Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/audiophilereal/Audiophile...Websitehttps://audiophilereal.com/Audiophile...Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1WzHgbLRerusCquTLsOq2TAudiophile...Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/audiophile/1414005263

Vi summerar våra favoriter från Superbooth, dvs de syntar som vi tyckte stack ut lite mera än andra. Sen kollar vi om Jouni verkligen nått slutet på sin västkust-resa eller om han slagit dubbelknut på hela konceptet? Detta och mycket mer i veckans gubbsvamliga avsnitt, häng med!Länklista:1.) Vermona DrumDING - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G7VEwS-Ipw2.) Sequencer The Drop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0skM2HMfkeg3.) Clank Uranograph - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjDi_AHPRO04.) Ciat Lombarde - https://ciat-lonbarde.net/5.) Magnolia Fraptools - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqEhDTCsFqk6.) INSTRUO Seashell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmlG7ap0ePU7.) Hanging out with Audiophiles - https://hangingoutwithaudiophiles.libsyn.com/ep-124-jason-lim-of-instruo8.) Lorre Mille Double Knot V3 - https://soundcloud.com/the_burg/dkv3-explorations-019.) Hecht - Vaknar till liv - https://share.amuse.io/track/hecht-vaknar-till-liv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it's the kick off of Side Project Summer! The first side project of the season is Godsmack front man Sully Erna's solo debut, Avalon. Topics discussed include:-Album cover as meal-A scroll-What is….music?-Audiophile music-Funeral music-Genius list UPDATE-4 albums with no skips-Lorin and Matt debate whether Avalon is Ego or Essential. Take a listen!Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon. New episodes of the Pact every month. Subscribe today! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We'd appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you! Contact the show @RoachKoach on Twitter, Roach Koach on Facebook , Roach Koach on Instagram, or send an email to RoachKoachPodcast at Gmail. Follow the show on Youtube and TikTok! Find every episode of Roach Koach and order your Roach Koach T-shirt at Roach Koach dot com.

This week we sit down with friend of the podcast Troy Lightfoot, host of the Music and Words Unite podcast, to talk music...but here's the twist: Troy is more of a prog and jazz guy, so what will he think about some of the outrageous stuff we listen to? We swapped a few albums each, and then we dive into what we think of each other's suggestions. This was a really fun episode, go check out Troy's show! Instagram: Email:  Voicemail:  267-297-4627 Twitter: Facebook Group: Tim Twitter:  Jay Twitter:  Youtube Channel: Spotify Playlists:  Merch Store:

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders were delayed in Canada shortly after we finished recording last week. PS5 gets a price increase in Europe. SVS has a new 5000 R|Evolution Series of subs to replace the 4000 Series. And Chinese companies have banded together to support a new GPMI standard to rival HDMI and DisplayPort. Pictures shown […] The post AV Rant #963: Because of Audiophiles appeared first on AV Rant.

Live from Chicago, IL - The cast and crew from PartTimeAudiophile's coverage of AXPONA 2025 weigh in. Held April 11-13 in the Schaumburg Convention Center, this episode reports back on all the showroom highlights and the latest hifi product releases from the largest high fidelity audio event in North America. Best of show, standout gear and plenty of weekend observations. Special thanks to Marc Phillips and Graig Neville. Video coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@PT-Audio Season 12 Merch is now available! The pt.AUDIO Record Weight In Walnut : 230 Gram S12E4 Sponsors: ZMFHEADPHONESdotCOM - Traditional Craft, Modern Acoustics NORDOSTdotCOM - A Clear Choice For The Best Connection SCHIITdotCOM - Audio Components Designed & Built in Texas, Starting At $49 THEVOICETHATISdotCOM - For The Joy Of Music

Welcome, refiners.This week on our Severance Season 2 Deep Dive, we're reporting directly from MDR—with all due enthusiasm. The team gathers to unpack the mysterious and important developments of the new season, from new protocols to unsettling revelations (and, of course, waffle parties).We invite you to enjoy each episode equally as we explore what's real, what's severed, and what lies beyond the break room.Remember: Your podcast participation is acknowledged and appreciated. Audiophile incentives may or may not apply.This is a non-optional listening, but thanks for the listen all the same.Search for us on YouTube, and be sure to check us out on Instagram and Spotify! Leave us a comment or a question and suggestions for future topics and if you enjoyed the episode please rate and subscribe.  #thefilmsharks #askthefilmsharksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmsharks/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefilmsharks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesse_bowling_TheFilmSharksPodcast (@thefilmsharks)Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thefilmsharksGoogleplay:https://play.google.com/music/m/Iid2citaehgiowvg5ocsxqe5y6y?t=The_FilmSharks_PodcastStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=130464&refid=stpr Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpf8i-ET0N_dDl_j5IqREmAHosted by: Tyler & JesseProduced by: Tyler & JesseLogo Design by: Tyler 

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Clarity: Arnau's Journey to Inner Peace at Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-04-11-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol començava a despertar-se darrere les muntanyes de Montserrat, il·luminant les roques amb una paleta d'or i foc.En: The sun began to awaken behind the Montserrat mountains, illuminating the rocks with a palette of gold and fire.Ca: L'aire fresc de primavera portava amb ell l'aroma dels arbres i flors que cobrien el paisatge.En: The fresh spring air carried with it the aroma of the trees and flowers that covered the landscape.Ca: Arnau i Laia caminaven pels estrets camins que serpentejaven cap al monestir antic.En: Arnau and Laia walked along the narrow paths that wound their way toward the ancient monastery.Ca: Arnau, amb les mans a les butxaques, mirava cap al cel mentre intentava calmar la tempesta d'emocions que sentia dins seu.En: Arnau, with his hands in his pockets, looked up at the sky as he tried to calm the storm of emotions he felt inside.Ca: La vida li semblava un camí incert, ple d'interrogants sense resposta.En: Life seemed to him like an uncertain path, full of unanswered questions.Ca: La seva família esperava molt d'ell, i això el feia sentir-se petit i insegur.En: His family expected a lot from him, and that made him feel small and insecure.Ca: Laia, en canvi, avançava al seu costat amb una energia contagiosa.En: Laia, on the other hand, moved alongside him with contagious energy.Ca: Sempre veia el costat positiu de tot.En: She always saw the positive side of everything.Ca: "Mira, Arnau!En: "Look, Arnau!"Ca: ", va dir amb entusiasme.En: she said enthusiastically.Ca: "No és meravellós?En: "Isn't it wonderful?Ca: Montserrat sempre m'ha semblat un lloc màgic.En: Montserrat has always seemed like a magical place to me."Ca: "Arnau va somriure lleument, sense que aquest gest arribés a reflectir-se en els seus ulls.En: Arnau smiled slightly, without this gesture reaching his eyes.Ca: "Sí, és bonic", va admetre.En: "Yes, it's beautiful," he admitted.Ca: Però dins seu, la lluita continuava.En: But inside, the struggle continued.Ca: A mesura que s'acostaven al cim, el monestir de Montserrat es feia més imponent i serè.En: As they approached the summit, the monastery of Montserrat became more imposing and serene.Ca: Les seves pedres antigues semblaven guardar milers d'històries i secrets.En: Its ancient stones seemed to guard thousands of stories and secrets.Ca: Era un lloc perfecte per trobar pau interior.En: It was a perfect place to find inner peace.Ca: La nit ja cedia al dia quan els germans van arribar al seu destí.En: The night was giving way to day when the siblings reached their destination.Ca: Es van asseure sobre una roca, la vista privilegiada del monestir i les muntanyes davant seu.En: They sat on a rock, with the privileged view of the monastery and the mountains before them.Ca: Laia va mirar amb atenció a Arnau.En: Laia looked attentively at Arnau.Ca: "Què et preocupa?En: "What's worrying you?"Ca: ", li va preguntar directament.En: she asked directly.Ca: Arnau va respirar profundament abans de començar a parlar.En: Arnau took a deep breath before beginning to speak.Ca: "Tinc por de decebre la família.En: "I'm afraid of disappointing the family.Ca: No sé què vull fer amb la meva vida", li va confessar amb un to trist.En: I don't know what I want to do with my life," he confessed with a sad tone.Ca: Laia va posar una mà a l'espatlla del seu germà.En: Laia placed a hand on her brother's shoulder.Ca: "És normal no saber-ho tot ara mateix.En: "It's normal not to know everything right now.Ca: El més important és que siguis feliç.En: The most important thing is that you be happy.Ca: I encara que et perdis pel camí, sempre trobaràs la manera de tornar.En: And even if you get lost along the way, you'll always find a way back.Ca: Montserrat sempre serà aquí per recordar-te qui ets.En: Montserrat will always be here to remind you of who you are."Ca: "Les paraules de Laia van ressonar profundament en Arnau.En: Laia's words resonated deeply with Arnau.Ca: Sentia que per primer cop algú entenia el seu conflicte.En: He felt that for the first time, someone understood his conflict.Ca: Mentre el sol emergia completament, l'horitzó es pintava amb colors càlids, i ell va sentir com una onada de calma el va inundar.En: As the sun fully emerged, the horizon painted itself with warm colors, and he felt a wave of calm wash over him.Ca: "Moltíssimes gràcies, Laia", va dir amb un somriure que aquesta vegada va brillar amb sinceritat.En: "Thank you so much, Laia," he said with a smile that this time shone with sincerity.Ca: Van estar asseguts en silenci, deixant que la bellesa i la serenor del lloc els embolcallés.En: They sat in silence, letting the beauty and serenity of the place envelop them.Ca: Arnau es va sentir més preparat per afrontar els desafiaments que vindrien.En: Arnau felt more prepared to face the challenges that would come.Ca: Amb el suport de la seva germana i la tranquil·litat trobada en aquell paisatge majestuós, va comprendre que el camí es fa pas a pas, i que no estava sol.En: With the support of his sister and the tranquility found in that majestic landscape, he understood that the path is made step by step and that he was not alone.Ca: Els dies de Pasqua a Montserrat havien donat a Arnau una nova claror.En: The Easter days at Montserrat had given Arnau a new clarity.Ca: El monestir, amb el seu etern immòbil, semblava atorgar-li la força que necessitava per anar endavant.En: The monastery, with its eternal immobility, seemed to grant him the strength he needed to move forward.Ca: I, al costat de Laia, a punt per encarar qualsevol repte, Arnau es va endur Montserrat dins el cor.En: And, alongside Laia, ready to face any challenge, Arnau carried Montserrat in his heart. Vocabulary Words:the monastery: el monestirthe sunrise: la sortida del solthe storm: la tempestato awaken: despertar-sethe summit: el cimthe serenity: la serenorto seek: cercarcontagious: contagiosato struggle: lluitarthe aroma: l'aromato calm: calmarimposing: imponentthe path: el camíto confess: confessarmajestic: majesticthe landscape: el paisatgethe peace: la pauthe challenge: el repteto disappoint: decebrethe horizon: l'horitzóthe immobility: l'immòbilthe secret: el secretthe emotion: l'emociówarm colors: colors càlidsthe burden: la càrregathe conflict: el conflictesincerity: sinceritatto envelop: embolcallarto hope: esperarto shine: brillar

Our Season 12 opener is with David Chesky of Chesky Records and The Audiophile Society. Along with creating the high resolution music download service HDTracks.com, David is a composer, Jazz pianist and founder of both the label Chesky Records and a new venture with a focus on 3D sound called the Audiophile Society. In this episode he discusses life as a musician, creator and composer with audiophile pursuits. A great listen for anyone looking to hear more about the latest in HiFi music production, life as a Jazz musician and more. David's latest projects: The Audiophile Society | Music Season 12 Merch is now available! The pt.AUDIO Record Weight In Walnut : 230 Gram | 300 Gram AXPONA 2025 Golden Pass Giveaway link (submit before March 30th) S12E1 Sponsors: NORDOSTdotCOM - A Clear Choice For The Best Connection SCHIITdotCOM - Audio Components Designed & Built in Texas, Starting At $49 FOCALNAIMAMERICAdotCOM – High-End Hi-Fi Excellence AXPONAdotCOM - North America's Audio Expo  

  Pour cette équinoxe de printemps 2025 et comme il est maintenant convenu dans cette émission, retour du printemps rime avec retour des oiseaux ! Un troisième épisode consacré aux oiseaux pour un troisième printemps de T.A.Z. Au programme, de... Continue Reading →

Guests and HostGuest: Larry Jaffee, Author, Journalist, Professor, and Co-Founder of Making Vinyl | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-jaffee-1379bb2/Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | On ITSPmagazine: https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinShow NotesVinyl records have experienced one of the most unexpected resurgences in music history. Once considered obsolete, the format has reestablished its presence in the music sales market, attracting collectors, audiophiles, and younger generations discovering the medium for the first time. On this episode of Music Evolves, host Sean Martin is joined by Larry Jaffee, journalist, author, and co-founder of Making Vinyl, to explore the past, present, and future of vinyl records.The History and Evolution of VinylLarry Jaffee's passion for music began early, shaped by childhood experiences with radio, tape recorders, and eventually, his first turntable. His journey mirrors that of recorded music itself—from early reel-to-reel tapes and cassettes to the dominance of LPs. Jaffee explains how vinyl records initially took hold in the 1940s, replacing fragile shellac 78s, and how the industry saw its first format war between Thomas Edison's cylinders and Emil Berliner's flat disc records.By the 1980s, however, vinyl was rapidly losing ground to compact discs, and later, digital streaming. The shift was largely driven by convenience, corporate pressure, and the record industry's aggressive push for higher-priced CDs. As labels stopped accepting returns on LPs, retailers began phasing them out. Yet, as Jaffee points out, the format never truly disappeared. Audiophile labels, collectors, and independent artists kept vinyl alive, setting the stage for its resurgence decades later.The Vinyl RevivalVinyl's comeback has been driven by multiple factors, including nostalgia, superior sound quality, and a renewed appreciation for physical media. Jaffee highlights Record Store Day, the annual event launched in 2008 that played a key role in reigniting public interest in records. Starting with just a dozen exclusive releases and a high-profile in-store appearance by Metallica, Record Store Day quickly gained traction, attracting major labels and leading to hundreds of special vinyl releases each year.Independent artists and labels have also embraced vinyl as a way to connect with fans and generate revenue. Unlike streaming, where payouts are minimal, selling a physical album—especially directly to fans—can be a major source of income for musicians. Jaffee notes that younger generations are playing a key role in sustaining the trend, with millennial and Gen Z listeners making up a growing portion of vinyl buyers.Sound Quality and the Vinyl ExperienceOne of the biggest debates in music is whether vinyl actually sounds better than digital formats. While some argue that CDs and high-resolution digital files offer cleaner sound, vinyl enthusiasts appreciate the warmth, depth, and dynamic range that analog recordings provide. The experience of playing a record—removing it from the sleeve, placing it on the turntable, and carefully dropping the needle—also adds a tactile, immersive element that digital music lacks.Jaffee discusses how vinyl manufacturing has improved in recent years, with pressing plants refining quality control and experimenting with new formulations, including colored and marbled vinyl. However, the resurgence has also exposed industry bottlenecks, with pressing plants struggling to keep up with demand.The Future of Vinyl: Sustainability and InnovationAs vinyl production increases, concerns about its environmental impact have also grown. Traditional records are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a material that Greenpeace considers among the most harmful plastics. Jaffee is now involved in efforts to create plant-based, sustainable alternatives, and his team recently produced their first eco-friendly record using a new biodegradable material.With new pressing plants opening, younger audiences embracing the format, and innovations in sustainability, vinyl's future looks promising. While digital music remains dominant, the continued demand for physical media proves that records are more than just a nostalgic novelty—they offer an experience that streaming cannot replicate.Listen to the Full EpisodeLarry Jaffee's deep knowledge of music history, industry shifts, and the cultural significance of vinyl makes this an essential episode for music fans. Tune in to Music Evolves to hear more about the making of records, the role of packaging and design, and what's next for the format that refuses to fade.SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring this show or running ad placement in the podcast?Sponsorship

On the final afternoon of a whirlwind ZohoDay 2025 analyst event, I finally got a live sit down with Brian Sommer after a couple of near misses. The topics on deck: did Zoho make its enterprise case? And how different/effective is its AI strategy? We took a bit of extra time to delve into Zoho's interesting-and-provocative AI messaging in the aftermath of DeepSeek. (Zoho's Sridhar Vembu considered these disruptions of "big AI" significant enough to refer to this phase of AI as "After DeepSeek.") Though some of the ZohoDay content is confidential, ZohoDay includes enough open conversations to let us bring you many of the issues we debated. And: this includes a much higher than average integration of customers into the sessions, which inform our podcast review.  Audiophile note: I had to revert to the backup recording due to some distortion on the main recording, but I think the sound quality is still pretty strong. Will do even better next time...

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Rj VanXetten presents Audiophile Sessions Kaeno Guest Mix 2024

Track list: 1. Zafrir - Amormio (Original Mix) 2. Ruback, Blake Light - Backseat (Original Mix) 3. MRPHLNDR - Tron (Extended Mix) 4. Elektroluchs - Infraspinatus (Allan McLoud Remix) 5. Avis Vox - Illusion (Extended Mix) 6. Protoculture - States Of Flux (Extended Mix) 7. donnerstag - Life (Olivier Giacomotto Remix) 8. Paul Thomas, Fuenka ft StainD - It's Been A Yin (Nostalgic Dreamers Mash Up) 9. MRPHLNDR - MELODEMON (Extended Mix) 10. Ruben Karapetyan - Meteorite (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix) 11. Ruback, Amesens - SERENA (Extended Mix) 12. Against All Odds & Avaddon - Holding On (Nick Schwenderling Remix) 13. Against All Odds, Gareden - Agartha (Extended Mix) 14. ANII, Aurora Blasi, Pjero - Somebody I Used To Know (Original Mix)

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Our 2025 Buyer's Guide For Audiophiles. Marc and Brian go over some of the best and brightest audio products reviewed and heard for the upcoming year. Broken out into several HiFi categories, the buyer's guide provides some insight into the season's best audiophile products along with some general banter and tips for the hobby. See the full guide in written form at PT.Audio. Don't forget to check out our merch for Season 11. The 800g Record Weight in Copper, just in time for the holidays. (plus the new GOLD!) pt.AUDIO Record Weight In Copper pt.AUDIO Record Weight In Gold S11E5 Sponsors: PURISTAUDIODESIGNdotCOM - Let Us Connect You To The Music! FOCALNAIMAMERICAdotCOM – High-End Hi-Fi Excellence FERNANDROBYdotCOM - Expert Craftmanship for Elevated Sound Systems PTdotAUDIO - Great Sounds Meet Good Times

On the final day of ASUG Tech Connect, Jon gets a strong (overdue) podcast debut from Jelena Perfiljeva of the Boring Enterprise Nerds. During this taping, Perfiljeva was fresh off her interactive session on the state of SAP developers - where clean core turned into the topic that stirred up the room. Perfiljeva explains why, which leads to a different discussion of clean core than Jon was expecting. The two also discuss the impact of AI on SAP developers, and why the sessions at Tech Connect brought customer concerns to the fore. They also trace back to Jelena's emergence in the SAP community, and why strong/outspoken voices matter to customers. Audiophile note: to remove static from the recording Jon's audio had to be adjusted, but this was still the best of the two recordings and hopefully is a good level of listenability for you.

On the final day of ASUG Tech Connect, Jon gets a strong (overdue) podcast debut from Jelena Perfiljeva of the Boring Enterprise Nerds. During this taping, Perfiljeva was fresh off her interactive session on the state of SAP developers - where clean core turned into the topic that stirred up the room. Perfiljeva explains why, which leads to a different discussion of clean core than Jon was expecting. The two also discuss the impact of AI on SAP developers, and why the sessions at Tech Connect brought customer concerns to the fore. They also trace back to Jelena's emergence in the SAP community, and why strong/outspoken voices matter to customers. Audiophile note: to remove static from the recording Jon's audio had to be adjusted, but this was still the best of the two recordings and hopefully is a good level of listenability for you.

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST! Join Patreon Get some merch Donate to the fundraiser ~~~~ FEATURED SONG REC - "The Mad Philosopher" (from the album, KITE TO CAMDEN, dropping November 8) In the 34th installment of my highly opinionated subseries, MUSIC is EVERYTHING, I dissect audiophiles. While there are clear benefits to listening to and creating music with optimal production values, in the “best” format, on a top-notch system, and in an ideal setting, there are also clear downsides that disrespect the experience of music – and even the music itself. I break all this down from both the listener and creator sides. Are you an audiophile? If so, are you able to enjoy music that doesn't meet your standards? If not, does it bother you at all when music doesn't sound as good as it could? Discuss dammit!   BONUS MxTRA VIDEO: The TRUTH about VINYL ~~~ *intro music: REC - "In Your Dreams Tonight" *mid roll music credit: The Drop - "Outerloper" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mocktober takes to the high sees! Audiophiles around the world will speak endlessly about the perfection of analog. Just because it's old doesn't mean it can't work just as well…at least, that's what I keep telling myself. But, can you stop an extraterrestrial invading force with nothing more than some crank wheel motors, vacuum tubes and some naval machismo? Find out as we attempt to prove to you that American Warships is not that bad. www.notthatbadcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/notthatbadcast Social Media - @notthatbadcast (X, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, Spoutible) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lightning goes full fan boy over car audio legend Gary Bell. The guys disucss the history of car audio, the current state of the industry, and some new products and tech coming from his current company, AudioControl. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power, AMSOIL, and EGR USA.

Audiophile Sessions Episode 059 - Guest: Astrofegs

This week's episode is for all the audiophiles out there. And yes, there will be math. This week's guest, Chief Engineer at Harmonic Resolution Systems, Mr. Michael Latvis, has over forty years of engineering and product development experience with a specialty in vibration, noise, and control systems. Prior to founding HRS in 1999, Mr. Latvis held a number of key positions with industry leading companies. These positions included Design Engineering, Engineering Management, and Business Development Management positions. Mr. Latvis has six issued patents related to shock, vibration isolation, and high-performance audio products.  He has worked for a number of leading companies on the development of isolation products for audio systems, commercial aircraft, military aircraft, industrial applications, and missile defense systems.  Mike sat down with Rockabilly Greg on August 1, 2024, to discuss audiophile equipment and the types of gear Harmonic Resolutions Systems engineers and produces.  

Buddies, Record Collectors, lend me your ears! For this latest 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts we resume my series "Mind of The Record Collector" which asks what we collect, why we collect it, and how we find it. Our guest today aims to touch all three tenets, and that is Josh Norrid - CEO/Owner of Hi-Fidelity Records in Tulsa, OK. Josh has a story familiar to many in the Vinyl Community: how a passion for this format and the music that comes from it lead him to work at record stores, for record companies, and eventually to open and operate his own business selling the best of the best Audiophile and high-end records available in the market today. Josh cut his teeth as a buyer at Josey Records, then learned directly from the pulpit (literally) of Chad Kassem's Acoustic Sounds/Analogue Productions operations in Salina, KS, before finally taking the leap in founding his own online business. Josh shares his personal journey as a collector along that road and shares his thoughts on the hobby today, how he sources his inventory, and even shares how he's added 21st century social marketing techniques to put the best pieces in the hands of the best collectors anywhere. Josh has a burgeoning presence on social media, including his own YouTube channel sharing information, tips, and details he's honed in his 20 years plus in the business. We know you'll enjoy this latest "Mind of The Record Collector" as much as we did!    For more on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com   For more on Josh Norrid & Hi-Fidelity Records: Website: https://www.hi-fidelityrecords.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hi-fidelityrecords IG: https://www.instagram.com/hifidelityvinyl   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com   . . . . . Friends of the show Vinyl Storage Solutions want to save you 10% today using the following code:   VCP10   https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca  

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While speaker company SVS is known for their bargain-priced high quality Prime Series loudspeakers, the company just launched a new flagship line called the Ultra Evolution. It's actually more of a revolution than an evolution with all new drivers, new crossovers and a completely new industrial design. With diamond-coated tweeters and an angled cabinet design to assure time alignment and phase coherence, the SVS Ultra Evolution offers both the sound quality and the look of much more expensive audiophile loudspeakers. In this podcast, we chat with Gary Yacoubian, CEO and President and Nick Brown, VP of Marketing for SVS who discuss the details of the SVS Ultra Evolution loudspeaker line: what makes them special and why they took more than two years to design and manufacture.More details: https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-ultra-evolution-loudspeakers/Hosted by:Mitch Anderson, Producer Chris Boylan, Editor-at-Large Thank you to our sponsor CHORD! For more information on their breathtaking Ultima Integrated, please visit: https://soundorg.com/ultima-integrated-amplifier/Credits:• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.comKeep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:https://www.ecoustics.com#svsultraevolution #svsspeakers #svssubs #audiophile #hifihappyhour #hifi #2024speakers #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #speakerdesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #musictech 

Welcome back, Buddies! Hitting the ground running here with a mini 'sode talking about my own walk in the premium reissue market - namely UHQR - and how that series and the aims of other labels under the "audiophile" banner are pushing our vinyl appetites (and wallets) into places that require some real examination about the long term viability of those efforts. Based on some smaller direct conversations I've had with others in the community at large, I'm not alone in wondering what some of these labels are thinking, and I share some thoughts here only on Vinyl Community Podcasts!    For more information on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com   . . . . . Plus, save 10% today and every day at Vinyl Storage Solutions using the following code: VCP10 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca

Does build quality and materials matter to you when choosing your Hi-Fi equipment or is it all about the sound quality? Phil and Ed delve into the subject and invite your thoughts and comments.

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This week's episode takes me to the Munich High End Hifi Show, where I catch up with Rune Skov, Sales Director for Gryphon Audio. We dive into his inspiring journey from teacher to a leader in one of the most cutting-edge brands in high-end audio. We chat about the future of the industry, swap hifi stories, and much more. PLUS – I break down three budget-friendly entry-level hifi systems you'll love, give you an exclusive tour of my own hifi rack, and reveal my top six hifi test tracks. And on my weekly news rants the latest singles by Body Count, Bewitcher, Ulcerate, Black Lava and others are rounded up for judgment.  ▶️FIND OUT MORE ABOUT GRYPHON AUDIOhttps://gryphon-audio.dk/  ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Grehhttps://grehmetal.bandcamp.com/  Paradise Losthttps://paradiselostofficial.b.../  Konkhra https://konkhra.bandcamp.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Musichttps://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/intot...   Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/into...     Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inecrosphe...   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCHhttps://into-the-necrosphere.c... ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666https://thehorrorwolf666podcas.../  Everything Went Blackhttps://everythingwentblack.po.../  Necromaniacshttps://necromaniacs.podbean.c.../  Sol Noxhttps://www.solnoxpodcast.podb.../  Iblis Manifestationshttps://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

We mostly settled Tom’s OLED & Roku settings. Masimo is separating from their Sound United consumer audio brands to protect their stock price. Roku has ways of putting ads on HDMI inputs. Best Buy issued mass layoffs of Geek Squad employees. And more cinemas will be getting Dolby Vision. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBkWCa 00:00:00 […] The post AV Rant #908: Cheap Audiophile Cables appeared first on AV Rant.

On this week's show we take a look at some audiophile myths and debunk them. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: LG Debuts Wireless Dolby Soundbar For G4 OLED evo TVs Have You Signed Up for a Streamer to Watch a Specific Show? DirecTV Drops Local Stations From Lower-Priced Bundle CSA unveils smart home security standard ESPN Signs Six-Year, $7.8 Billion Extension for the Expanding College Football Playoff Tournament Other: TV Station Launches Multiple 4K Broadcasts OTA on ATSC 1.0 Audiophile Myths Why do some in our hobby spend so much money on their gear? And for this discussion we are not talking about reasonably priced quality products that can cost a few thousand dollars. We're talking about really expensive stuff like speakers that cost $20,000 each, speaker wire that costs $100 a foot, or any other product that needlessly separates you from your money all in the name of squeezing out the last bit of performance.  On today's show we will dispel a few Audiophile Myths and hopefully save you money and help you get more out of the equipment you own. Myth: Even though people cannot hear frequencies above 20 KHz, it is important that audio equipment be able to reproduce higher frequencies to maintain clarity. Fact: Producing sounds at a frequency beyond what humans can hear is not sonically useful. However, a good amplifier and speaker generally have a frequency response beyond the limits of hearing.  Conversely, the lack of an extended response can indicate that the amplifier designers cut some corners. Keep in mind you don't have to pay a lot of money for this. A Fosi amp goes for $100 and produces frequencies from 20Hz to 20kHz.  Myth: Gold-plated connectors sound better than connectors made of standard materials (Copper, Nickel. Or Tin). Fact: Gold does not oxidize, and oxidized connectors can cause problems. With that said, gold on it's own will not make your audio better. As far as oxidation goes, good quality wire and connectors will take years to oxidize under normal circumstances. Don't waste money on gold plated when copper will do the exact same thing! Myth: Speakers Need Time to Break In   Fact: I used to believe this based on my own listening. But there was no way for me to actually remember what my speakers sounded like from day one to compare them with day five after 30 hours of use. It wasn't until I saw objective tests performed on speakers when they were new and again when they were used for 30 hours. The wave forms were sonically identical. Conclusive scientific results. End of story!   Now some bigger drivers like woofers and subwoofers use spiders as stiffening agents instead of thicker, more rigid materials in their production. These do lose stiffness in their suspension with use, but it usually happens within minutes — not hours or days.  Myth: All acoustic treatments will improve the sound. Fact: You can't throw up acoustic treatments just anywhere and expect an improvement in sound. Acoustic treatments are made to address specific problems. With that said, if you have a room with bare walls and wood or tile floors, get soft materials on the walls and rugs on the floor. In this case dampening the echos will help. But to do a full treatment you need to be more exact,  Here is a list of articles from Audioholics that can help you treat your room. “Room Reflections and Human Adaptation for Small Room Acoustics,” “Early Reflections and Bass for Small Room Acoustics,” and “Early Reflections in Home Theater Rooms: Beneficial or Detrimental?”  Myth: Speakers need to be isolated to get the most out of them.  Fact: Well designed loudspeakers don't transmit much mechanical energy through their enclosures. Loudspeakers are transmitting most of their energy into the air which then exerts force on objects in the room. You are likely getting more vibrations from pressure waves hitting other objects in the room as opposed to the cabinet vibrating.   In my room I have played some of my speakers at very loud volumes. I then touched the drivers on the speakers that were adjacent and there was some movement. I'm not sure that they did anything to distort the sound in the room, but they were vibrating more than the cabinets of the speaker that I was using. There may be some aesthetic reasons you may want to isolate your speakers including pads to protect your floor. Myth: All your speaker wire should be the same length. Fact: Speed of electricity is 186,000 miles a second. That means that a 5 meter and 10 meter cable have statistically no difference as to when the signal gets to the drivers. But using similar length speaker wire will increase the resale value of your speakers should you choose to sell them! Myth: You need to break in your speaker wire. Fact: Yes!! Do not drive them past 10 for the first 12,000 miles. After that if your amp goes to 11, have at it!!  Seriously, when it comes to speaker wire buy high quality wire. Just don't pay exorbitant prices. Solid copper 14 Gauge speaker wire should not cost you more than  $25 for fifty feet. If you are doing short runs (less than ten feet) you can use higher gauge wire and save some copper both figuratively and literally!! Well provided you are paying in coins anyway.

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