Podcasts about audiophiles

RJ Van Xetten Tracklist:  IOA - Afterparty Baddies (Extended Mix) Mark Sherry - Rave is Life (A.D.S Remix) MatricK - Once Again (Extended Remix) H2HB, Steeper - Closer (Extended Mix) Naems, Jan De Vice - Acid Mthrfckr (Extended Mix) MatricK, Noah Seven, Slayy , Relevus - Turn Me On (Extended Mix) Jan De Vice, Poly Powder - The Game (Extended Mix) GVX - System Overload (Original Acid Mix) Enveak, Mazdem - Freaks (Extended Mix) MIA - Paper Planes (ID Edit) Malaa, Samuel Moriero - F The Police (Extended Mix) Alignment - Close Your Eyes (Extended Mix) Tony Romanello - Xlerator (Extended Mix) The Prodigy vs Eli Brown - Be No Good For Me (GVX Bootmash) SOCIETY Tracklist:  1. Beyond Form - Awakening (Original Mix) 2. SCRIPT & JV - Flex My Ice (Society Remix) 3. Remy and Roland Klinkenberg - Till Ya Drop (Society Remix) 4. Space 92 - Dimension (Original Mix) 5. Enveak, SAMDMA - Avalanche (Original Mix) 6. Lautaro Gabioud - Complex Mind (Extended Mix) 7. Bouras - Mirage (Extended Mix) 8. Kurt Heisz - Echoes of the Abyss (Extended Mix) 9. (ID-ID) 10. Thomas Schumacher, A.D.H.S - Prometheus (Original Mix) 11. (ID-ID) 12. Marc Stan - Play Hard (Original Mix) 13. (ID-ID) 14. Andrea Scopsi - Bring The Techno (Extended Mix) 15. Matt Fortress - Alien (Extended Mix) 16. Sam WOLFE - Fake Friends (Original Mix)

From funding the first Record Store Day to producing limited one-step pressings of Pet Sounds, Prince, and Dr. Dre, Tom "Grover" Biery is one of the most influential figures in modern vinyl culture - Hear all about his next adventures with the vinyl artform. Topics Include: Tom "Grover" Biery spent 20 years at Warner Bros. Records He pushed vinyl internally around 2004 when nobody believed in it His boss Tom Wally gave him the green light to proceed First pressings were Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman catalog titles Warner's vinyl billing exploded from $300K to $5M in 18 months Failure's Fantastic Planet was among the earliest titles he championed Neil Young gave an impassioned in-office speech about the importance of sound That speech directly inspired the "Because Sound Matters" brand name BSM is Warner's audiophile imprint; DSS covers Interscope and Capitol Tom now operates as a consultant to both major label groups His own label, Slow Down Sounds, has been running nearly a decade One-step pressings go lacquer to stamper, skipping generational quality loss Each stamper yields only 500–750 pressings, requiring multiple lacquer cuts Neotech's D2 vinyl compound produces exceptionally quiet, revealing pressings Mastering costs alone run nine times higher on one-step projects Sources are vetted exhaustively — flat masters, tape, or high-res files Artists and managers approve every test pressing throughout the process A newly discovered 1972 Pet Sounds master changed everything for the reissue Chris Bellman confirmed the tape matched a 1972 white label perfectly Only 6,000 copies of the Pet Sounds DSS one-step will ever exist Tom has been transparent about sourcing since 2005, long before the MoFi controversy Quality now ranks second or third in why fans buy vinyl Beck's Morning Phase and Tom Petty's Wildflowers one-steps surprised even skeptics Soul Coughing's Ruby Vroom reissue came from original tapes at Warner Nate lobbies for Frusciante, Jellyfish, Beck's Sea Change, and Marilyn Manson reissues Dr. Dre's The Chronic from tape is among the first hip-hop one-steps Neil Young has still never done a one-step, despite inspiring the whole program Tom was one of the original funders who got Record Store Day off the ground Record stores are reporting their biggest-ever RSD sales figures this year His label Slow Down Sounds is releasing Terry Callier's Occasional Rain this June High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide

Sophia Agranovich is a multi-award-winning pianist, recording artist, educator, and artistic director recognized for her breathtaking virtuosity and profound sensitivity. Described by Fanfare magazine as “a tigress of the keyboard” and “a daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics,” her performances have also been hailed by Audiophile for their “orison of uncommon beauty” and praised by the American Record Guide for “magnificent shading and superior musicianship.”A Steinway Artist, Agranovich has graced prominent stages worldwide. Recent highlights include the Pennautier Festival and Juan-les-Pins in France—where she premiered works composed for her by Françoise Choveaux—as well as invitations to perform in China, Brazil, London and Madrid. Her distinguished concert venues include Carnegie Hall, David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Merkin Hall, Bargemusic, Sieminski Theater, Salle Cortot, Théâtre Na Loba, the American Cathedral in Paris, Teatro di Marcello, Sala Baldini, Ehrbarsaal, and others. She has collaborated with renowned musicians and members of major orchestras.Her discography spans 12 critically acclaimed albums and several singles, encompassing a wide repertoire that frequently charts in the top 10 across global music platforms such as One World Music Radio and World Top Radio Airplay Charts.Sophia has received over 80 international awards. She is a First Place Winner of The American Prize, Mykola Lysenko International Competition and the Bergen Philharmonic Competition. Her awards include three Gold and sixteen Silver Medals from the Global Music Awards, multiple honors from the Beethoven, Schubert and Debussy International Competitions, One Earth Awards, InterContinental Music Awards, LIT Talent Awards, Radio Music Awards, World Classical Music Awards, UK International Music Competition, and the European International Music Competition, among many others, including the Steinway Top Teacher Award and Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.Her performances and recordings are broadcast internationally, with features on WMNR Fine Arts Radio, NPR, Grand101.1 FM, and WQXR's Greene Space. She has appeared on WWFM programs such as “Between the Keys” and “Piano Matters,” and WQXR's “Reflections from the Keyboard.”Born in Ukraine, Agranovich studied with Anna Stolarevich and Alexander Edelmann before continuing at The Juilliard School under legendary Sascha Gorodnitzki and Nadia Reisenberg. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Juilliard, where she also taught as a Fellow. She continued her Doctoral Studies at the Columbia University.A distinguished educator, her students have won top prizes in major competitions and performed on stages and radio programs worldwide. She is Artistic Director of the Watchung Arts Center's classical series, Program Chair of the Music Educators Association of New Jersey, and a voting member of NARAS and GrammyU mentor.Visit https://sophiagranovich.com   and  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophia_AgranovichFor more audio only versions of the planetmullins podcast click here https://www.buzzsprout.com/1405894Show host Rob Mullins is a Grammy nominated jazz pianist and composer who has released 43 solo albums over four decades and is also a dedicated music instructor who tours regularly. To find out more about Rob Mullins visit his website at https://planetmullins.comFor video episodes and more visit Rob's channel at https://youtube.com/planetmullins

C'est une tendance originaire du Japon et de plus en plus populaire en Europe, et notamment en France : les bars audiophiles. Des cafés où l'on vient, seul ou à plusieurs, pour écouter de la musique dans une salle équipée d'un matériel hi-fi de très haute gamme. Une formule qui séduit de nombreux mélomanes désireux de redécouvrir toute la profondeur de leurs morceaux préférés, à rebours d'une écoute traditionnelle sur les plateformes de streaming. Reportage à l'une des adresses les plus en vue de Paris. Il faut descendre au sous-sol du Listener, un café du IIe arrondissement de Paris, pour découvrir ce qui en fait sa spécificité. Une porte, puis une autre, et nous voici dans un salon feutré et chaleureux, avec sa moquette, son large canapé et sa table basse. Tout est fait pour se sentir comme chez soi. Ce jour-là, quatre filles ont réservé le lieu pendant une heure pour 50 euros. « L'espace est totalement insonorisé. C'est une sorte de boîte dans la boîte. De cette façon, aucun son n'entre ni ne sort de cette pièce », explique Thomas, co-gérant du café, avant de lancer la séance. Le petit groupe a pris place sur le sofa. Face à elles, une impressionnante chaîne hi-fi : deux enceintes dotées de trois pavillons jouant les aigus, les médiums et les graves, un amplificateur à lampes, un convertisseur et une platine vinyle, « pour que l'ensemble de l'écoute soit agréable », complète Thomas, ingénieur du son de formation depuis quinze ans. Dix minutes de présentation, puis la séance peut enfin démarrer. Pour cette première écoute, le choix des quatre filles se porte sur le titre People Are Strange du groupe de rock américain The Doors. Quelques secondes d'écoute suffisent à convaincre Julie, qui a eu l'idée d'amener ses amies ici. Elle explique redécouvrir son morceau préféré : « Le solo de guitare joué par Robby Krieger est beaucoup plus net, on cerne bien mieux la tonalité qu'il a voulu donner à ce passage. On a l'impression d'assister à l'authenticité de ce moment et de comprendre ce que le musicien voulait faire passer comme émotion. » Prendre le temps d'écouter Ce qui impressionne Julie, c'est aussi ce sentiment d'entendre pour la première fois tous les instruments de cette partition : « Dans ce groupe, Jim Morrison prend davantage la lumière par rapport aux autres musiciens. Là, on se rend compte du travail fourni par les autres membres de The Doors, grâce à chaque petit son de batterie, de cymbale, de craquement de cordes. C'est impressionnant d'entendre tout cela. » Une séance d'une heure permet d'écouter une vingtaine de titres. Si le format séduit autant Julie, c'est parce qu'elle dit vouloir une autre approche que celle d'une consommation frénétique et en streaming de ses morceaux préférés : « Aujourd'hui, on a tendance à entendre de la musique partout – dans les magasins, les grandes surfaces – mais pas à l'écouter véritablement. » Cette volonté de ralentir le rythme, Jérôme, l'autre gérant du café, dit la constater depuis quelques années : « Ça se retrouve au niveau des ventes des disques vinyles, dont la croissance est à deux chiffres depuis plus d'une dizaine d'années, et ça se remarque dans un certain nombre de clubs et de boîtes de nuit qui, pour la plupart, ont fait un gros travail de rénovation ou de mise en place de nouveaux systèmes son pour proposer une expérience ultime à leurs clients. » Les bars audiophiles surfent donc sur cette tendance, et le bouche-à-oreille fait le reste. D'ailleurs, Julie promet de revenir avec d'autres amis. À écouter aussiQuelle place la musique occupe-t-elle dans votre vie ?

Nick and Chris, joined by Gebby and Cull-Man for this very special edition of Crosstalk. Audiophiles, enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RJ Van Xetten 11-12pm PDT:  1. Ratty - Sunrise (Here I Am) (Club Mix) 2. Santy Mutari - Back Space (Andrea Montorsi Remix) 3. Legend B - Lost In Love 2006 (Sean Tyas Remix) 4. Sean Tyas - Candida (Original Mix) 5. Aled Mann - Cold Fusion (Sean Tyas Remix) 6. Armas - Angels and Demons (Original Mix) 7. 4 Strings - Jewel (Original Mix) 8. Hiver & Hammer - Fusion 2006 (Sonic Vibe Remix) 9. Sean Tyas - Mirella (Original Mix) 10. Thomas Bronzwaer vs Suzy Solar - Arizona (Original Mix)   Impulse Wave Track list Coming Soon 12 - 1pm PDT

Ted speaks with Frank DeFilippis, Builder Channel at Sonos about the history, innovation, and future of wireless audio. Frank explains how Sonos was founded in the early 2000s by engineers who envisioned using home networks to distribute audio throughout a house without traditional wiring. At a time when Wi-Fi was still emerging and streaming services barely existed, Sonos introduced a groundbreaking system that allowed users to control and synchronize music across multiple rooms. The discussion highlights the technological challenges behind creating perfectly synchronized audio across devices, which became the core intellectual property and defining advantage of Sonos. Frank also reflects on the early days of digital music, when consumers were ripping CDs to hard drives and experimenting with services like Napster long before streaming platforms became mainstream. Ted and Frank explore how music shapes everyday life and why audio experiences are so powerful in homes, hospitality environments, and public spaces. They also discuss the opportunity for builders and developers to incorporate integrated audio systems as a standard feature rather than a luxury upgrade. The episode offers insight into innovation in consumer technology, the intersection of design and experience, and the role companies like Sonos play in shaping how people interact with music and sound in their daily lives. TOPICS DISCUSSED 01:10 Introduction & Frank D. Philippis of Sonos 02:20 The Origins of Sonos and the Vision for Wireless Audio 04:30 Early Challenges Launching a Networked Audio Platform 06:45 The First Sonos Products and Multi-Room Audio Control 08:00 How Streaming Changed the Way We Listen to Music 13:45 Innovation vs. Building a Traditional Business 16:00 The Evolution of Wireless Technology in the Home 21:00 Why Audio Matters So Much in Everyday Life 23:15 Bringing Whole-Home Audio to the Mass Market 28:00 Working with Builders, Designers, and the Trade 30:00 How Sonos stays lean and competitive 33:00 Technology Adoption and Keeping it Fun 35:30 Challenges and Patents Ending 38:30 Industry Trends and Opportunities for Builders 40:30 Final Thoughts on Innovation and Audio Experiences CONNECT WITH GUEST Frank DeFilippis Website LinkedIn KEY QUOTES FROM EPISODE "Met Steve Jobs at a math world in the 90s" "Innovate constantly to stay ahead" "Headwinds in the industry drive innovation"

We're on Patreon! Find us at https://www.patreon.com/AudioUnleashed This week's episode is a long one, y'all! Brent and Dennis lead off the discussion by digging into an actually useful post from Headphone Sty about a collection of audio tools you can download for free, and comment about their own experience with these, which runs from extensive to non-existent. Then they're joined by buddy Geoffrey Morrison, who has a bit of a tongue-lashing for our dynamic duo over their apparent (to Geoff) distaste for any music of the post-Scott Joplin era. Then they use a questionable review of Klipsch's new ProMedia Lumina 2.1 speaker system to get into a discussion of how reviewers should deal with (or not deal with) bass reproduction issues.

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On this week's show we review the Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor and ask are expensive audio wires bananas? We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.  News: Netflix is about to stop working on some older smart TVs and consoles Another Cable TV Network Announces It Will Shut Down in April Broadband Usage Jumps by 9.9% in Q4 Peacock Strikes Gold With Outsized Olympics, Super Bowl Audiences Other: Neil Blanchard  "transmission line"Designs Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor Review The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Buy Now $83) is a game-changer for smart home enthusiasts. Its standout feature is the ability to divide a room of 40㎡ or ~430 sq ft into multiple (up to 30) distinct zones using advanced mmWave radar technology. This allows for some really cool home automations like triggering kitchen lights when someone enters the boundary. This effectively allows one sensor to act like up to 30 allowing personalized scenes based on exact positions far beyond what standard motion sensors can do. Features:

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We're starting a new podcast where we collect some of the side stories that end up on the cutting room floor or sometimes buried in the middle of an hours long stream you may not have watched! For unsubscribed listeners you're getting a conversation Patrick thought was fascinating enough to put into podcast form about audiophiles and why they do what they do. If you're a Basic or above subscriber you're also getting a previously unreleased discussion about Janet's visit to The Cosm to see The Matrix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week, Eric and Josh are joined by Sam from the Mayfair's Absent Friends Shadow Cast, to celebrate surviving another year of Halloween Month Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings! They also discuss: Vincent Price on The Muppet Show and Scooby Doo, people listening to the podcast, people getting caught trying to sneak in beer, trick or treaters, Satanic panic, Crispin Glover, being left handed, the Disney Vault, Freddy Got Fingered, and more! Plus, they mention the movies screening the week of Friday November 14 - Thursday November 20: Left-Handed Girl, No! YOU'RE WRONG. or: Spooky Action at a Distance, It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine., What Is It?, Audiophile, It Was Just An Accident, The Long Walk, and The Nest!

The Grateful Dead's desire to create the best sound for their audience led to the construction of the legendary Wall Of Sound, a sound amplification system that grew to enormous proportions with one goal in mind: to make their live concerts loud, but clear. It was one of the many technical innovations that sprung out of the Grateful Dead's inner circle, and it impacted all of live music as we hear it today. In the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, listen in as Janda chats with New York Times Best-Selling author Brian Anderson about the fascinating ways The Grateful Dead were true innovators as they discuss his page-turning book “Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marc And Brian from pt.AUDIO run down all the latest gear hitting the HiFi and Audiophile market for the holiday season. From premium speaker products to headphones, IEMs and amplifiers, this episode discusses and dissects all the new product announcements for 4th quarter and beyond.  If you are attending Capital Audiofest next weekend, please swing by the Wilson Room and see our CAF 2025 sponsor, Doug White and The Voice That Is. Doug will showcasing his fine selection of brands including Tidal Audio, Turnbull Cables, Equitech, REL Subwoofers and more. Video coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@PT-Audio The pt.AUDIO Record Weight In Walnut : 230 Gram S13E5 Sponsors: AUDIOQUESTdotCOM — High-Performance Cables & Power Products — Made for You SCHIITdotCOM - Audio Components Designed & Built in Texas, Starting At $49 PTdotAUDIO - Great Sounds Meet Good Times PASSLABSdotCOM - Rediscover Your Music Like Never Before WHARFEDALEUSAdotCOM - Legendary British Sound – Elevated THEVOICETHATISdotCOM - The Wilson Room At Captial Audiofest 2025

In this episode of Audio Talks, host Oisin Lunny welcomes Lyle Smith, president of the Sound United Strategic Business Unit at HARMAN, for an in-depth conversation about HARMAN's recent acquisition of Sound United and its ripple effects across the audio industry. Lyle shares his personal journey into audio, from formative childhood experiences and a defining first concert at Red Rocks, to his passion for building relationships and elevating iconic brands. The episode also examines the promise of future product innovations and commitment to the audiophile community. Lyle Smith highlights the emotional connection people have with music, the challenge of balancing technical specifications with emotional appeal, and the responsibility to preserve brand authenticity. The conversation is rich with anecdotes about legendary brands—Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, and more—and the importance of keeping their DNA intact within the HARMAN ecosystem.

An interview with Ed Mullen and Nick Brown of SVS. In this detailed educational discussion, we explore all the things that you can do to improve the sound of your stereo through adjusting your listening room. An often overlooked, essential part of HiFi performance is condition of the ceiling, walls and floor of the room your rig is located in. Technical expert Ed Mullen joins us to dissect the subject including room treatments, standing/null waves, room gain, controlling floor boom, bass bleed, isolation and more. Video coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@PT-Audio The pt.AUDIO Record Weight In Walnut : 230 Gram S13E4 Sponsors: AUDIOQUESTdotCOM — High-Performance Cables & Power Products — Made for You SCHIITdotCOM - Audio Components Designed & Built in Texas, Starting At $49 PTdotAUDIO - Great Sounds Meet Good Times PASSLABSdotCOM - Rediscover Your Music Like Never Before WHARFEDALEUSAdotCOM - Legendary British Sound – Elevated THEVOICETHATISdotCOM - The Wilson Room At Captial Audiofest 2025

Putting the 'X' in eXtra, this latest BONUS TRAX following the pod-proper edition of SURFACE NOISE is one for the books! The dais discusses some disagreement in the Vinyl Community over the recent Because Sound Matters edition of Prince's classic "Purple Rain", and how important it can be to disagree with kindness. And we learn a new term for our vinyl thesaurus: "seasoned audiophile".  The guys put some attention on some deals and steals and ask the question: is it officially markdown season? The show closes with some cd buy-up strategy talk and a pointed discussion on whether regular sellers at record shows should be charging the same prices as brick and mortar record stores.  Is Discogs the villain in all this? Possibly. Find out only after listening to this latest drop of BONUS TRAX!   ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):  https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency IG: @fidelios_frequency   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.instagram.com/thegrooveseeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion Part 2 of his interview with Bernie Grundman:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE5JLdfq_F4     For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com   . . . . . Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca          

On this episode of Shoving Wilco, Todd welcomes YouTube creator Steve Westman. Known for his channel The Audiophiles, Westman has built a reputation for his deep dives into vinyl pressings, mastering engineers, and the joy of record collecting. Together, they unpack what it means to experience Wilco on vinyl—why pressing quality matters, which engineers have shaped the sound we love, and how the physical medium continues to bring listeners closer to the band's music. They also discuss their favorite Wilco albums ON VINYL. The list is below, with links to Discogs! Steve's Picks (in no order):AM, 2025 Rhino HiFiBeing There, 2017 DeluxeSummerteeth, 2020 DeluxeYankee Hotel Foxtrot, 2022 Deluxe. Todd's choice: for YHF: 2002 European PressingA Ghost is Born, 2025 ReissueSky Blue Sky, 2007 MasterKicking Television, 2010 RSD ReleaseTodd's Picks (in no order):Cruel Country, 2023 OGThe Whole Love, 2024 Reissue Schmilco, 2016 OG (do not sleep on the Schmilco release)

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Status Audio's Pro X wireless earbuds debut with audiophile-grade sound, AI-powered voice calls, and a sleeker, smaller fit—designed from the ground up to compete with the best in the world. James Bertuzzi, CEO and founder of Status Audio, joins Your Tech Report to unveil the Pro X—the company's most advanced true wireless earbuds yet. Building on the success of the Between Pro and 3ANC, the Pro X features the same acclaimed triple driver system, now with upgraded ergonomics, a 21% smaller profile, and a new AI voice enhancement system for crystal-clear calls. Bertuzzi shares the behind-the-scenes process of designing a premium earbud that's both comfortable and high-performance. From partnering with Knowles for industry-leading armature drivers to supporting high-end LDAC and LC3 codecs, every decision was driven by community feedback and real-world testing. The Pro X also includes IP55 water resistance, Google Fast Pair, transparency mode, and a redesigned companion app for full customization. With a pre-order price of $249 and full retail at $299, the Pro X aims to deliver professional audio and smart features without compromise. 0:00 – Intro & Welcome James Bertuzzi 2:10 – Recapping the Success of Between Pro & 3ANC 5:45 – Designing the Pro X: Ergonomics, Size & Comfort 10:25 – Audio Innovation: Triple Drivers & Knowles Partnership 14:55 – AI Voice Enhancement & Call Quality Focus 19:10 – Codec Support: LDAC, LC3, AuraCast 22:20 – Transparency Mode, App Features, Water Resistance 26:30 – Pricing, Pre-Orders & Where to Buy 29:10 – What's Next for Status Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  

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

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  

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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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.

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

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.

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