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Are you considering a turntable upgrade in 2024? Before you empty your wallet on a deck that might seem like the right path for you — we have a few suggestions that might make more sense long-term if your budget is between $600 and $2,000. 

Does it make sense to spend more? We think the market has shifted and there are some outstanding options from Pro-Ject, Rega, Andover, U-Turn, and others worth exploring. 

Further Reading:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/pro-ject-x2-b/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/u-turn-audio-orbit-turntable-2023/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/rega-system-one-analog-solution/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/andover-audio-spindeck-2-turntable/



Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, SVS!

For more information on SVS and their line of stellar products, please visit: https://www.svsound.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#streaming #hifi #highendaudio #musicindustry #vinylcommunity #budgetaudio #turntables #newtovinyl  #audiophile #homelistening #recordplayers #nowspinning 

The gear fetishism that has stunted the mainstream growth of high-end audio for almost four decades is about to run out of runway and that might be the most positive development in years. How we consume music has completely shifted and whilst there will always be room on the credenza for a turntable, or even a CD player, the reality is that real estate at home is a hot commodity, and most consumers want fewer boxes for their music listening journey.

Just what is a network amplifier and why should you consider one as your last Hi-Fi system? We explain this week on the podcast with some help from our friends at NAD, WiiM, Bluesound, Naim, Cambridge Audio, and more…


Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, SVS!

For more information on SVS and their line of stellar products, please visit: https://www.svsound.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#streaming #hifi #highendaudio #music #networkamplifiers #futurefi #naim #technology #cambridgeaudio #wiim #arylic #audiophile #hiresstreaming #digitalmusictrends

Audeze’s Co-Founder & CEO, Sankar Thiagasamudram, joins eCoustics Senior Headphone & Portables Editor William Jennings and Producer (and Audeze Artist) Mitch Anderson to discuss its 16 year journey as an innovator in the global Head-Fi revolution.

Founded in 2008 as a boutique audiophile brand, Audeze's first concept was a loudspeaker which never came to market. However, early innovations with planar magnetic technology led to the release of their first headphone, the LCD-1 for $600 — making it one of the most expensive headphones available in 2008. All 25 models sold, which led to the release of the LCD-2 in 2009 and LCD-3 in 2011. Both models became award-winning benchmarks for headphone design and turned what was a cottage industry aimed exclusively at high-end headphone listeners into a billion dollar segment.

Audeze's success also created opportunities for its competitors to expand into the planar magnetic category, forcing the brand to push the envelope with state-of-the-art professional monitoring headphones, electrostatic headphones for the medical industry, and innovative gaming headphones that attracted the attention of Sony Interactive Entertainment which purchased the company last year -- exposing the brand to a much larger mainstream global audience and giving it a growing customer base for the future.

Nearly all of Audeze’s products are hand-made in Costa Mesa, CA, including all LCD and MM series headphones and the Playstation headset drivers.

Sankar takes us on a journey through Audeze’s history and reveals interesting insights about the company’s history, headphone manufacturing, and their path ahead.

For more information on Audeze please visit https://www.audeze.com

For details and related links, visit: https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/audeze-sankar/

This episode is brought to you in part by Audeze Artists, The Source of Light & Power. Hear the sounds from their recently completed one record a month for all of 2023 sonic adventure here:
sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com

On the Panel:

• Sankar Thiagasamudram, Audeze Founder & CEO
• William Jennings, eCoustics Sr. Headphone & Portables Editor
• Mitch Anderson, eCoustics Podcast Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#audeze #headphones #lcdx #canjam #maxwellheadphones #playstation #gamingheadset #planarheadphones #audiophile #headfi #audezeartists #vinylcommunity #audioforgaming #studioheadphones #masteringheadphones

Can we finally stop pretending that wireless loudspeakers offer an inferior listening experience. The desire to sell high-end audio systems consisting of expensive boxes made of ticky tacky has become an impediment to the growth of the next generation of audiophiles and brands like Q Acoustics are working very hard to offer the best possible passive and wireless loudspeakers for less. And they are succeeding.

Jamie McKay, Sales & Marketing Director, and Nick Renshaw, PR Manager, of Q Acoustics join us on this edition of the eCoustics podcast to discuss their award-winning 5000 series loudspeakers and the new M40 wireless micro-towers that are going to turn a lot of heads. High-end audio is evolving and it's time to cut the cord.


Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#qacoustics #audiophile #hifi #vintageaudio #wirelessspeaker #awardwinningsound #towerspeakers #newproductalert #podcast #ecoustics #vinylcommunity

With consumers spending tens of billions of dollars on headphones and earbuds, the product has become a commodity and one that is rather disposable. But does that need to be the case? Have you thrown away a perfectly good pair of earbuds or headphones because the ear pads or ear tips are worn down or busted up?

Dekoni Audio have not only cornered the market on replacement pads for some of the most popular consumer and audiophile models on the market, but they have altered the way they sound. If you think you have heard "everything" from your existing pair of headphones or earbuds? Think again. Tal Kocen and Dylan Scarzafava of Dekoni have a great story to tell and a lot to teach you.

Thank you to this episode's sponsors:

SVS: https://www.svsound.com
Q Acoustics: https://www.qacoustics.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#dekoni #headphones #hifi #headfi #canjam #diyaudio #headphonecommunity #audioupgrades #audiophile #livesound #audioengineer #recordinggear

In our second podcast with Jim Garrett, head of product strategy and planning at Harman Luxury Audio we discuss Arcam’s new product refresh. The British Hi-Fi brand has just introduced the sleek new Radia series of audio components, which consists of five new models:

• Arcam A5 Integrated Amp – $699
• Arcam A15 Integrated Amp – $1,099
• Arcam A25 Integrated Amp – $1,499
• Arcam CD5 CD Player – $699
• Arcam ST5 Streamer – $799

All are available at Crutchfield:
https://bit.ly/arcam-radia-at-crutchfield

Jim reveals key details about each product, how they work together, and what’s different between each model. In addition, Jim shares updates about JBL’s “vintage looking” Classic hi-fi components which are now shipping along with MKII (2nd generation) versions of the JBL Classic L100, L82 and L52 Loudspeakers.

Finally, we talk about Harman’s surprise acquisition of Roon and what to expect going forward.

Previous podcast with Jim Garrett:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/harman-luxury-audio-2023/

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/arcam-radia-st5-a25/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/arcam-radia-series/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/jbl-classic-loudspeakers-black/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/harman-acquires-roon/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#arcam #radia #hifi #audiophile #harman #harmanluxury #ecoustics #jbl #loudspeakers #roon

In September 2023, vintage columnist Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, he and podcast producer Mitch Anderson (@black_circle_radio) discuss shopping in Japan for modern and vintage HiFi, and new and used music on vinyl and other mediums.

Conversation meanders to Japanese audiophilia and the obsession with quality, Japanese jazz artists (including Ryo Fukui, Tsuyoshi Yamamoto and Isao Suzuki), and why classical music is still so popular when interest has fallen off in many other countries.

Links:
Iconic Sansui Amplifiers: Exit to Vintage Street
Japanese Jazz Wikipedia Page
Audio Union Website
Disk Union Website
HMV Japan Website

Thank you to our sponsor Marantz for supporting this episode!

www.marantz.com

In the Episode:

• Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #jazzkissa #japanesejazz #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast

In September 2023, vintage columnist Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, he and podcast producer Mitch Anderson (@black_circle_radio) discuss the history and current state of Jazz Kissa culture, how visiting a Jazz Kissa is such a special experience, and why that experience can’t really be recreated elsewhere. Going off topic they also discuss Japanese vinyl pressings and why those are so desirable.

Links for further information:
Japanese Jazz Kissa and the Art of the Piano Trio: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz Kissa Culture Goes Global: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz City online store: Purchase Jazz Kissa magazines and books
Tokyo Jazz Joints website
@jazz_kissa on Instagram


Thank you to our sponsor Marantz for supporting this episode!

www.marantz.com

In the Episode:

• Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #jazzkissa #japanesejazz #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast

With consumers moving away from expensive multi-component systems and looking for more economical and space-spacing alternatives, the question has to be asked -- who is actually offering solutions that are affordable?

Bob Hazelwood, Director of Engineering and Product Development, Andover Audio, joins us on the eCoustics podcast to discuss their rather extensive lineup of award-winning wireless speakers, turntables, streamers, and lifestyle systems that tick off every box for the next generation of music listeners. And don't believe the naysayers -- their Isogroove isolation technology makes it possible to have your turntable on top of your speakers.

Ace of Space? You will be very surprised what you can do.

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics for supporting our sonic messaging!

https://www.svsound.com
https://www.qacoustics.com

In the Episode:

• Bob Hazelwood, Director of Engineering and Product Development - Andover Audio
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #andoveraudio #spinbase #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast

A new generation of music listeners are stepping outside their traditional comfort zones and looking for better ways to enjoy their music collections. But will they find that at a traditional Hi-Fi show?

EIC Ian White and Producer Mitch Anderson break down CAF 2023 and why horrible music, unaffordable systems, and an aging customer base do not portend a strong future for high-end audio manufacturers if they don't make some massive changes.

Sponsor: Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Marantz. You’ll want to check out their new Stereo 70s Slimline Receiver.

On the panel:

• Ian White, eCoustics Editor-In-Chief
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #capitalaudiofest2023 #caf2023 #caf #headphones #audioshow #luxuryaudio #audioreview #musicindustry

Looking for a 4K UST projector or a portable lifestyle projector for your home? At the 2023 Laser TV Showdown, six unbiased expert judges took a look at the top UST projectors and the top portable 4K projectors (aka lifestyle projectors) and picked the winners in each category. Join us for a discussion with the organizers of the event as they reveal which UST projectors and which portable projectors got the highest ratings from the judges.

We chat with Rob Sabin of ProjectorCentral.com and Brian Gluck of ProjectorScreen.com, organizer and host of the shootout event which saw nine of the world's best UST projectors and five of the top portable 4K projectors face-off side-by-side for the top spots.

Sponsor: Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Marantz. You’ll want to check out their new Stereo 70s Slimline Receiver.

Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/iW8-OhdmzNs

View the scorecards and links to all the winners here:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/2023-laser-tv-showdown-recap/

On the panel:

• Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder
• Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large
• Brian Gluck, Owner of ProjectorScreen.com
• Rob Sabin, Editor-in-Chief at ProjectorCentral.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#lasertv #ustprojector #showdown #projectorcentral #projectorscreen #bigscreen #hometheater #homevideo #2023lasertvshowdown #portableprojector #hometheatre #bestprojector #bestof2023

2023 was a year of discovery for all of us. New music. Some strange audio discoveries that have panned out beyond our wildest dreams. It was also a year where some of us stretched their budget and looked beyond what we thought we needed after exposure to some of the best Hi-Fi and home theater systems currently available. Does anyone really need 24 subwoofers in their home theater? Maybe you do. On this roundtable discussion of the eCoustics podcast, we discuss the Best Hi-Fi year of our lives.

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics for supporting our sonic messaging!

https://www.svsound.com
https://www.qacoustics.com

Products mentioned:

Frogge' Phono Pre - http://www.thatoldretrostore.com/pages/preamps.html
Sony PS1
CEDIA’s Sickest Demo: https://www.ecoustics.com/news/sickest-demo-cedia-2023/
Focal Grand Utopia/Naim Statement System
Andrew Jones Source Point 10s - https://www.mofielectronics.com/products/mofi-electronics-sourcepoint-10-loudspeakers

On the panel:

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder
Eric Pye, Vintage Columnist @audioloveyyc
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Columnist @budget_audiophiler
Chris Boylan, Editor-at-Large
Robert Silva, Senior Correspondent
Mitch Anderson, Producer and Host of Black Circle Radio

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/vintage-audio-series-episode-7/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/blue-note-tone-poet-episode-3/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-of-cedia-expo-2023/

#hifi #vinylrecords #phonopreamp #sonyps1 #audiophile #focal #naim #waveforming #kevingray #kirstenedkins #livemusic #coldplay #vintageaudio

Have you ever wondered why music changes the way your brain deals with pain, love, or anxiety? Is it possible to use music to diagnose the early onset of Dementia or Alzheimer's disease?

Leading Israeli Scientist, Dr. Neta Maimon, joins this episode's host, editor-in-chief Ian White, on the eCoustics podcast from Netanya, Israel, to discuss how the brain responds to music in times of crisis, passion, or illness and how scientists are using it to diagnose and even manage cognitive decline.

For more information on Dr. Maimon's research please visit:
This Is What Music Does To Your Brain (via Haaretz)

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com


Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vinyl #ecoustics #musicindustry #musicstreaming #vintageaudio #musictherapy #sonicscience #cognitiveillness #phd #brainstudy #musicwellness

In this episode, eCoustics Senior Headphone Editor, W. Jennings speaks with Tal Kocen (Vice President, Consumer Product) and Dave Friesema (Technical Director/General Manager) of Westone Audio about the company’s wide range of custom and universal fit IEM products.

Westone has been making earphones and audio accessories for musicians and audiophiles since 1959. Their products are available at Amazon.com and westoneaudio.com.

For more information about this podcast visit: https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/westone-audio-2023/

Sponsor: Check out the new Marantz Stereo 70s Slimline Receiver.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#earphones #earbuds #headphones #inearheadphones #wirelessearphones #inearmonitor #iems #westone #iem #livesound #hifi #ecoustics #livesound #monitormix

eCoustics Senior Headphone Editor W. Jennings recently sat down with Vincent Liu, Ultimate Ears Pro’s Head of Product & Operations for a conversation about the new Premier 21-driver IEM. This discussion touches on the impacts of the pandemic on Ultimate Ears Pro and how that provided opportunities to rethink some design elements of existing models as well as complete the development and testing of the new Premier.

Also discussed in this conversation is UE Pro’s dedication to performing artists, their design philosophy and about where the new Premier’s signature fits into the product line. Many expected the Premier to be a UE18 Pro taken to the next level but the signatures are different and the two in-ears are aimed at different market segments. Finally, there was talk about some of the things that set Ultimate Ears Pro apart from other in-ear manufactures and where Vincent sees the company heading next.

Click to learn more about Ultimate Ears UE Premier

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics for supporting our HI-FI messaging.

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#earphones #earbuds #headphones #inearheadphones #wirelessearphones #ultimateears #inearmonitor #iems #uepro #premier #iem #livesound #hifi #ecoustics

Legendary guitarist, Al Anderson, toured with Bob Marley & The Wailers from 1974 until just before Marley’s death in 1981. Anderson's stunning lead guitar work on iconic classics like "No Woman, No Cry," "Three O’clock Road Block," and "Could You Be Loved" earned him a place in music history.

Al continues touring to this day as the sole member of the 1970s lineup with his Grammy nominated band, "The Original Wailers", which carries on the original vision of Bob Marley’s music.

His memory inducing lead guitar playing was also featured on the Platinum Award winning albums Live at the Lyceum, Babylon by Bus, and the 10 times Platinum, Legend. After Marley's death, Anderson continued to tour with The Wailers Band. Anderson went on to record with Ben Harper (Diamonds On the Inside (2003), Lauryn Hill on her multi-Grammy winning debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) as well as with Santana on his 9-Grammy award winning Supernatural (2000).

Al speaks with Mitch Anderson (sonically related), eCoustics podcast producer and host of Black Circle Radio, live on stage at T.H.E. Show 2023. This episode was recorded on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at T.H.E. Show 2023 at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa California.

Related links:

The Original Wailers 2023 Fall Tour

Al Anderson on Discogs

Song of The Divine Music Video on YouTube

Al Anderson with Mitch on Black Circle Radio



This episode brought to you by The Source of Light and Power. One record a month being released for all of 2023. SOLP is stoked to be endorsed by Audeze Headphones, Linear Tube Audio, RME, and Peluso Microphones. For those who seek the ALL.


Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#mofi #hifi #audiophile #vinyl #alanderson #reggae #legend #guitargod #electricguitar #bobmarley #ecoustics #musicindustry #musicstreaming #vintageaudio #theoriginalwailers #songofthedivine

Lenny CoCo spends his days and nights traversing North America, spreading the gospel for MoFi Distribution, as their National Specialty Audio Sales Manager. After more than 32 years in the business, he has seen it all and can help music listeners assemble the audio system of their dreams, regardless of price. His passion for music and hi-fi began when was only 10 years old, and his core belief remains the same. Creating an emotional connection to music is ultimately what matters and how you get to that moment is the real journey.

CoCo sits down with eCoustics CEO and Publisher, Brian Mitchell, as well as eCoustics Podcast Producer, Mitch Anderson to discuss his deep love of vintage turntables, cartridges, the battle between digital music and vinyl, and his sales philosophy after four decades in the world of high fidelity playback.

Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

- A deep dive into Lenny’s vintage turntables, cartridges and setup
- Why vinyl and digital music can coexist
- Lenny’s hi-fi sales philosophy
- The power of connecting to music
- Lenny’s definition of audiophile nirvana

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/mofi-masterphono-preamplifier/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/mofi-sourcepoint-8/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/mofi-sourcepoint-10/

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Listen to Lenny’s previous appearance on the podcast from T.H.E. Show 2022.

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/the-show-2022-lenny-coco/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#mofi #hifi #audiophile #vinyl #digitalmusic #ecoustics #turntables #musicstreaming #vintageaudio #loudspeakers

In our third installment with Gryphon Audio Designs, we speak with Gryphon’s Sales Director, Rune Skov, at T.H.E. Show 2023. He’s responsible for the company’s worldwide sales strategy, tasked with the daunting goal of turning Gryphon into the most sought-after brand in hi-fi.

Gryphon Audio’s vision is clear: the company wants its brand to be as recognized as the “Lamborghini of High End Audio,” exclusive to the select few who value its performance and style.

It takes more than a clever marketing message to achieve this this goal. The company is building some of the world’s finest audio products in Denmark, at prices higher than one might expect; however, they offer a full system approach, which means that Gryphon offers every component in the audio chain…including the cables. That leaves no uncertainly for the customer and assures that everything from source through speakers is meticulously engineered to function perfectly together.

Gryphon Audio Designs was founded in 1985 and Rune’s career trajectory has been nothing short of meteoric. After 12 fulfilling years as a teacher at a prestigious private school, Rune was recruited by Nordost and quickly rose to become one of the most prominent figures in Danish High End. Spending over 100 days per year visiting foreign dealers and distributors while studying for his MBA, Rune recently graduated with honors and has already been appointed to the Board of Directors of several large Danish corporations. Rune’s dedication, love of music and personal sense of style have contributed to Gryphon’s explosive growth and stature as one of Ultra-Luxe audio’s true icons.

The proud father of 5 beautiful children, Rune’s personal and professional life recently merged when his oldest son, Alexander Raul, joined the Gryphon team as the company’s first Sales & Marketing intern. One of the company’s major shareholders, Rune relishes his role as Gryphon’s international Brand ambassador and loves nothing more than sharing his enthusiasm for the brand and its peerless products.

For more information: https://gryphon-audio.dk

Related links:

Podcast: Gryphon Audio North America, Anthony Chiarella at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-audio-anthony-chiarella/

Podcast: Gryphon Audio’s #1 Dealer, Joseph Cali at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-dealer-joseph-cali/

Gryphon Audio Trident II Loudspeakers & Apex Amplifier at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/gryphon-audio-the-show-2023/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #gryphonaudio #ultraluxe #luxuryaudio #danishdesign #audiophile #theshow2023 #theshowsocal2023 #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #lamborghini

SVS has a gone from a factory-direct seller of affordable subwoofers, to a full fledged audio brand to be reckoned with. In keeping to their high value / affordable roots, SVS now sells a full lineup of loudspeakers, wireless speakers, and accessories in addition to subwoofers. The company has racked up so many awards, it's nearly impossible to go wrong buying anything from SVS.

Although consumers can still order direct from the SVS website today, its products are now sold in-stores in places such as Best Buy and online across many merchants including Amazon. SVS products can be purchased everywhere, including internationally.

If you plan to attend an audio show, there’s a good chance SVS will be there demonstrating to a packed room. We caught up with Nick Brown, SVS VP Marketing and Gary Yacoubian, SVS CEO at T.H.E. Show 2023 in Costa Mesa, California this past June. We discussed their current product line as well as their strategy to reach the next generation of audio and home theater enthusiasts.

For more information: https://www.svsound.com

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/what-svs-subwoofer-should-you-buy/

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/svs-the-show-2023/

https://www.ecoustics.com/tag/svs/


Previous SVS podcasts:

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/svs-prime-wireless-pro/

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/the-show-2022-svs-interview/


Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svs #svsound #hifi #audiophile #dolbyatmos #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #hometheater #loudspeakers

In this episode eCoustics founder Brian Mitchell sits down with Jim Garrett, head of product strategy and planning at the Harman Luxury Audio Group, which is composed of five active brands — JBL, JBL Synthesis, Arcam, Mark Levinson, and Revel. The discussion centers around the luxury side of the JBL business, which includes the modernized re-launch of JBL’s classic products, including the L100.


Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/jbl-4329p/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/jbl-l100-classic-75-loudspeaker/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/jbl-75th-anniversary-sa750-integrated-amplifier/


Thank you to our sponsor Focal for the support of our programming!

https://www.focal.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #JBL #vintageaudio #L100 #marklevinson #immersiveaudio #customintegrationspeakers #hometheater #breakingthesoundbarrier #speakerdesign

In this episode we return to the T.H.E. Show 2023, where we talk with Allen Sides of Ocean Way Audio and Alberto Guerra of AGD Productions. The unlikely duo have teamed up at T.H.E. Show in Costa Mesa, CA to demonstrate the synergy between AGD electronics and Ocean Way loudspeakers.

Allen Sides is a five-time Grammy winning engineer/producer who has worked on over a thousand albums. Under his companies, Ocean Way Recording and Ocean Way Audio, Allen developed highly-acclaimed loudspeaker systems for both professional studios as well as home hi-fi listening.

Alberto Guerra is the founder of AGD Productions, which is pioneering the use of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology in the company’s audiophile amplifiers and preamplifiers.

For more information:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/agd-ocean-way-the-show-2023/

https://agdproduction.com

https://oceanwayaudio.com


Thank you to our sponsors Q Acoustics & SVS for the support of our programming!

https://www.qacoustics.com

https://www.svsound.com


This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #agdproductions #oceanwayaudio #allensides #grammywinner #audioengineer #musicmixing #recordingstudio #audiophile #theshow2023 #theshowsocal2023 #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier

Cambridge Audio has been a “music first” brand since its inception and one would like to think that every company that designs and manufactures audio components and loudspeakers shares that same ethos. With so much emphasis on the hardware, it is most certainly refreshing to see that the British manufacturer is taking a different approach to reach a new audience that is not obsessed with all of the technology that we focus on when it comes to music reproduction. All of these boxes are nothing more than instruments with which to enjoy art.

Between its new “Made by Music” Podcast and a world-class selection of high-end audio components and loudspeakers for almost every price point, Cambridge Audio is rather quickly becoming a one-stop shop for a new generation of music listeners. Coral Williamson, Communications Manager for Cambridge Audio, joins us on the podcast to discuss the Cambridge revolution and where this remarkable British brand is headed.

For more information: https://www.cambridgeaudio.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #cambridgeaudio #hometheater #breakingthesoundbarrier #cambridge #britishaudio #ukaudio #ukhifi #audiophile #musicstreaming #vintageaudio

In the second of 7 podcasts recorded at T.H.E. Show 2023, we expand our conversation into the distrubtion arm of Denmark’s ultra-luxe brand, Gryphon Audio Designs ApS. We speak with Anthony Chiarella, Director of Sales & Marketing for Gryphon Audio Designs N.A., which was established as a wholly owned subsidiary of the brand headquartered in Denmark, to extend Gryphon’s availability through its U.S. and Canadian retailer partners. Anthony shares his unique background and provides an industry insider’s perspective of the high-end audio business.

Anthony Chiarella officially became an audio geek at the age of 13 when he joined his high school AV Club (“We got beaten-up by the football team every Friday!”) and by 16 he was working as an Audio Salesman at New York’s notorious Crazy Eddie. After earning his MBA, he achieved success on Wall Street but soon realized he was more interested in HiFi than High Finance and took a sales position at Lyric HiFi, then the mecca for High End Audio, where he met many industry luminaries including Harry Pearson, Founder and Publisher of The Absolute Sound (TAS). Anthony soon started writing for TAS and most other High End mags and wound up freelancing for Maxim, Esquire, GQ and other mainstream Men’s Magazines. At the same time, some of the companies about whose products he was writing were looking for sales and marketing help, which led him to found Specialty Sound and Vision (SSV), a NY Metro Rep Firm, in 1996. Dedicated to working with the territory’s best retailers, SSV is considered “THE High End Rep Firm.” After the Great Recession, most of the NY Metro retailers closed, so SSV became a National Sales Management company, representing Gryphon, Brinkmann and other Ultra-Luxe High End Manufacturers across the US and Canada.


Thank you to our sponsors Q Acoustics & SVS for the support of our programming!

https://www.qacoustics.com

https://www.svsound.com

Related links:

Podcast: Gryphon Audio’s #1 Dealer, Joseph Cali at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-dealer-joseph-cali/

Gryphon Audio Trident II Loudspeakers & Apex Amplifier at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/gryphon-audio-the-show-2023/

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #gryphonaudio #ultralux #luxuryaudio #danishdesign #audiophile #theshow2023 #theshowsocal2023 #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #vinylcommunity

You know you want to. Say it twice. Naim. Founded by Julian Vereker MBE (1945-2000) in 1973, Naim Audio have been one of the linchpins of the high-end audio movement for fifty years and their hard-earned success is not something that they are taking for granted. The British manufacturer has never played by the rules and that has contributed significantly to their positioning and design ethos.

It is not a brand that creates feelings of ambivalence within the audio world; audiophiles either love or hate it. The marriage to Focal, one of the largest high-end loudspeaker brands in the world, took a lot of people by surprise and there were certainly some valid questions about how the two legacy brands situated across the English Channel from one another would work together and grow.

Has it worked?

Naim Brand Ambassador, Jason Gould, joins EIC Ian White to discuss the first fifty years, the legacy of the late-Julian Vereker, streaming, and why the brand is well-positioned to grow rather significantly over the next decade.

Thank you to our sponsor Naim Audio for the support of our programming!

https://www.naimaudio.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #naim #hometheater #breakingthesoundbarrier #naimaudio #britishaudio #ukaudio #ukhifi #audiophile #musicstreaming #vintageaudio

Driving change in any industry is difficult; it took Apple more than two decades to become the leading media and technology brand in the world and in the process completely changed how people consume music, movies, and television.

On a much smaller scale, Focal is changing how high-end consumers listen to music outdoors, while traveling, at their desks, and in the home. Their award-winning loudspeakers and headphones can be found in every corner of the globe and their Focal Powered by Naim retail experience is winning converts across North America, Asia, and Europe. The French manufacturer took the long-term view and it is paying off.

How did Focal get here?

EIC Ian White sat down with Focal Marketing Product Manager, Rejean Bedel, to discuss the past, present, and where the Focal/Naim family is headed.


Thank you to our sponsor Focal for the support of our programming!

https://www.focal.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #focal #customintegrationspeakers #hometheater #breakingthesoundbarrier #focal #naim #thevaspeakers #ourdoorspeakers #frenchdesign

In the first of 7 podcasts recorded at T.H.E. Show 2023, we begin our conversation with Danish high-end audio manufacturer, Gryphon Audio Designs. We speak with Joseph Cali, owner of the premiere Southern California dealer for this ultra high-end Danish brand. Topics include Joe’s rich history in high-end audio, with a special focus on Gryphon Audio electronics and loudspeakers, as well the love of music that led him to connect with Gryphon.

Currently, Joe is the CEO of Joseph Cali Systems Design, a bespoke high-end audio integrator with two locations in Los Angeles; however, he started as a Gryphon Dealer in 2017 in NY where he opened a dedicated Gryphon Demo System Showroom inside the Stereo Exchange Loft.

Joseph has a storied history in hi-fi and music as well as film and TV. He was a professional actor, with starring and co-starring roles in “Saturday Night Fever”, “The Competition”, "The Lonely Lady”, “Voices”, "Suicide Kings”, "Today's FBI”, and “Flatbush”. He has worked as a recording Engineer and Executive Producer on Lori Lieberman albums: Monterey, Bend Like Steel, Gun Metal Sky, Ready For The Storm, and The Girl and The Cat, and will continue those duties on future Lori Lieberman productions. He also Executive Produced: A Thousand Dreams, Home Of Whispers and Gone Is The Girl for Pope Music, and Truly for Drive On Records. In addition, he co-founded Cello Music and Film Systems with the renowned Mark Levinson.

Joseph has had a love affair with music since his parents pushed back the dining room table, put big band music on the RCA HiFi Console and danced the nights away. From there, he joined the Columbia Record Club in High School in the mid 60's and had a Garrard Turntable with a Stanton cartridge, KLH speakers and a Kenwood integrated amp. The obsession never stopped. System after system, for over 50 years from Audio Research and Magneplanars to his advocacy of Cello, and now Gryphon, sharing his love of music is in his soul.

https://jcsystemsdesign.com

https://gryphon-audio.dk

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/gryphon-audio-the-show-2023/

Thank you to our sponsors Q Acoustics & SVS for the support of our programming!

https://www.qacoustics.com

https://www.svsound.com


This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #gryphonaudio #ultralux #luxuryaudio #joecali #danishdesign #audiophile #theshow2023 #theshowsocal2023 #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier

In the year 2000, veteran radio DJ William Goldsmith took a leap of faith and launched Radio Paradise, a streaming internet radio station. Tired of having to conform with the strict regulations and formatting restrictions of commercial radio, William vowed to bring his vision for radio to the world. Over two decades later, Radio Paradise is thriving with four high quality radio streams being delivered to hundreds of thousands of listeners worldwide.

In this episode, we sit down with William to discuss the past, present and possible future of Radio Paradise. From how new music is selected to the importance of lossless audio to the expansion of musical genres and live Virtual Reality broadcasts, we get an inside look at the station's operations and plans for the years to come. And not content just to deliver great music to the world, William also wants to help make the world a better place with their new project, Radio 2050. Check out this episode for a glimpse at the future of internet radio.

For more information and to listen to all Radio Paradise has to offer, please visit:

https://www.radioparadise.com

Thank you to our sponsor Q Acoustics for the support of our programming!

https://www.qacoustics.com

The Q Acoustics 5000 Series is available at Crutchfield.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #breakthesoundbarrier #ecoustics #listeningroom #onlineradio #hiresstreaming #radioparadise #streamingmusic #audiophile #flac #burningman

Has the time come for Bluetooth to take a necessary step forward? Does it really make a difference which codec your headphones or source device support? The quiet release of Bluetooth version 5.2 three years ago set the stage for the future of the wireless protocol. New features have been added to Bluetooth’s core specification, including improvements to audio fidelity, which are set to begin making their way into the market this year.

Some of the new Bluetooth features are:

• Auracast enables audio broadcasting, allowing a single device to transmit to an unlimited number of devices in proximity.

• LC3 (Low Complexity Communications Codec) is the next generation Bluetooth audio (aka “LE Audio”) standard which improves upon the original (“classic”) audio protocol (SBC). Although still a lossy codec, it can use less power to extend battery life, while a new psychoacoustic compression algorithm improves audio fidelity.

In this episode, we speak with John Yi, Founder and CEO of Packetcraft — a provider of Bluetooth solutions for device makers. Join us on a deep dive into the future of Bluetooth and what to look out for later this year.

This episode is brought to you in part by, SVS. To learn more about SVS and their entire product line please visit https://www.svsound.com

Hosts:

• Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
• W. Jennings, eCoustics Sr. Headphone Editor: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/w-jennings/

Related:

• Bluetooth Audio Is Not Lossless (video) https://youtu.be/eljBbqnurAo
• LE Audio: https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/feature-enhancements/le-audio/
• Learn more about Packetcraft: https://www.packetcraft.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#bluetooth #wireless #auracast #lc3 #packetcraft #wirelessearbuds #tws #truewireless #wirelessearphones

There is always a bit of a risk when a company introduces a new loudspeaker range meant to satisfy the needs of the middle of the market; especially when said manufacturer has already established itself as a category leader below $1,000 and in the segment above $3,000. Can they find that magic again in a segment of the market that often struggles to attract mainstream attention?

The Q Acoustics 5000 Series of loudspeakers aims to fill that void with 5 new models designed for both music and home theater systems. What makes them different from the award-winning 3000 series that have dominated the entry-level category?

EIC Ian White sits down in this exclusive podcast with Q Acoustics' Brand Manager, Alex Munro, to discuss everything you need to know about these exciting new products.

5000 Series Overview:
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/q-acoustics-5000-series-loudspeakers/

Learn more about Q Acoustics:
https://www.qacoustics.com

5000 Series is available at Crutchfield.com

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#qacoustics #hifi #breakthesoundbarrier #ecoustics #listeningroom #homespeakers #audiophile #5000series #floorstandingspeakers #loudspeakers #bookshelfspeakers

One of the challenges facing those who want to enjoy immersive surround sound at home is the need for lots of speaker wires. WiSA (Wireless Speaker and Audio Association) is eliminating the need for speaker cables by enabling up to 8 speakers to connect wirelessly from a single source. That means it can work for both stereo listening and for home theater, supporting Dolby Atmos 5.1.2.

A few established audio brands are already integrating WiSA into their products such as Bang & Olufsen, Klipsch, Platin, LG and Dynaudio. What makes WiSA appealing to audiophiles is its ability to transmit uncompressed lossless and hi-res audio wirelessly.

In this episode we talk about the future of wireless home audio with Tony Ostrom, President of WiSA. Tony has a 25-year career in the consumer electronics industry and has previously worked in product development and marketing roles for Klipsch, House of Marley, Powermat, and JL Audio. Tony has a BA in Music Engineering and a Minor in Physics from Ball State University.

Will your next wireless speakers support WiSA? There’s a good chance they will.

For more information: https://www.wisatechnologies.com

Sponsor: SVS is acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today and visit: https://www.svsound.com

Related reading:

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/wisa-explained/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/wisa-ds-wisa-e/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/hisense-wisa-soundsend-tvs/

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#wisa #wireless #homeaudio #hifi #hometheater #dolbyatmos #hiresaudio

From Apple to Sony, from Dolby to Sonos, content providers and consumer electronics manufacturers are sounding a rallying cry for immersive sound a.k.a. Spatial Audio.

Do consumers want to hear it? Despite a huge marketing push featuring Apple Music, Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio, we’re not so sure.

Join Chris Boylan and Brian Mitchell for an in-depth discussion of the current state of spatial audio for music.

Panelists:
• Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO
• Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large

Sponsor: https://www.svsound.com
• Acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today.

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #audio #dolbyatmos #spatialaudio #360sound #immersivesound #sonos #sony360 #sony360realityaudio #dolbyatmosmusic #applemusic

Meet Philip Jones, Director of Global Brand Activation at Masimo Consumer Audio Division (previously known as Sound United) and the co-owner of website Projector Reviews. Philip has a 30+ year history working in the A/V industry from his early days in specialty audio retail to product training positions at Yamaha, Sony and now Masimo (which recently acquired Sound United).

Masimo now owns all Sound United brands including: Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Classe Audio, Definitive Technology, Boston Acoustics, and Heos.

To view the videos Philip mentioned in this episode, please visit: Sound United Training

This episode sponsored by Focal:

Focal is currently running a 40% off sale on their Chora Collection!

https://www.focal.com/us/high-fidelity-speakers/collection#chora

Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KkmIBsUk0hI

Credits:

• Hosted by: eCoustics Founder, Brian Mitchell https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #audio #sonar #denon #marantz #soundunited #bowerswilkins #polk #classeaudio #definitivetechnology #projectors #hometheater #soundbar #masimo

Wireless loudspeakers took a huge step forward in performance in 2022 and it is easy to understand why mainstream consumers and seasoned audiophiles are taking the plunge. How people consume music has changed and reflects shifting priorities when it comes to home audio/video systems. People want fewer components, easier connectivity, and the ability to create 2.0 or 2.1 systems that can enhance their listening and movie watching experience.

Ian White, eCoustics Editor in-Chief, explains why wireless loudspeakers are going to replace traditional passive systems in the next 5 years and selects some of his favorite high-end wireless loudspeakers of 2022. The next golden age of Hi-Fi is already here.

Sponsor: Focal is currently running a 40% off sale on their Chora Collection!

https://www.focal.com/us/high-fidelity-speakers/collection#chora

Products mentioned:

• Q Acoustics M20
• Triangle BOREA BR03 BT
• KEF LSX II
• Sonus faber Omnia
• Dynaudio Focus 50

Related Story: https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/editors-choice-2022/

Credits:

• Hosted by: eCoustics Editor in-Chief, Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #audioforbusiness #smallbusines #portableaudio #bluetoothspeaker #wirelessstreaming #speakers #musicindustry #musicpublication #publisher

eCoustics Editor in Chief Ian White and Editor at Large Chris Boylan discuss whether speakers really need wires any more, and whether the new wave of "Spatial Audio" is the next big thing or just another passing fad. Also, could the new trend of putting truly high end audio brands into cars help usher in the wide scale adoption of multi-channel music?

Thank you to our friends and sponsor SVS for supporting and engaging with us here at eCoustics.

Learn more at: https://www.svsound.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #dolbyatmos #wirelessspeakers #caraudio #ecoustics #vintageaudio #hometheater

In part 7 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we speak with vinyl mastering legend, Kevin Gray. This episode is moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio with our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora.

So what does an award winning mastering engineer think about the current state of hi-fi? Kevin Gray takes the eCoustics Vintage Audio team on a surprising journey with his thoughts on all things audio and what he uses to enjoy his favorite recordings, including his celebrated Blue Note Tone Poet releases.


Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

https://www.sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/


About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/


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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #vinylcommunity #vinylmastering #musiconvinyl #kevingray #tonepoet #bluenote #cohearentaudio #cohearentrecords #valves #audiophile #hifi #ecoustics

In part 6 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we talk about oddities. This episode is moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio with our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora.

Over the past 7 decades, consumers have had access to a myriad of hi-fi components that were not necessarily good or even useful. Claims about accessories that could transform the sound of your system were met with downright skepticism. The eCoustics Vintage Audio team takes a hard look at some of the oddities, myths and rare finds from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

https://www.sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #rainbowmeter #teac #reverb #vumeter #spatialexpander #spatialenhancer #dynamicexpander #radioshack #yamaha #nad #mcintosh #luxman #pioneer #sansui #stereo #quad #surroundsound

In part 5 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we talk all things turntables. This episode is moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio with our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora.

Ten years have passed since the rebirth of vinyl, and thousands of vintage turntables have been dusted off by music listeners and found their way into hi-fi systems around the globe. Consumers want to know if vintage tables are worth restoring or does it make more sense to buy a new turntable in 2023 to enjoy your record collection. The eCoustics Vintage Audio team breaks down everything you need to know before you decide to invest in a vintage table and what you need to be aware of before you invest money and elbow grease. You spin me round this week and down the spindle shaft we go.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com



About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/



About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/


About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #turntable #recordplayer #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #dualturntable #technics #beltdrive #directdrive #nowspinning

In part 4 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we talk reel-to-reel. This episode is moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio with our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora.

Reel-to-Reel Tape Decks get a lot of attention on the used market and with new models and pre-recorded open reel tapes gaining traction with audiophiles once again, there are a lot of factors to consider before taking the plunge. The format can offer a superior sonic experience when done correctly, but you do need to learn the basics so you don't end up with a very expensive paper weight on your rack. The eCoustics Vintage team discusses the various types of decks, maintenance, tapes, operation, and where to start your journey. The reel truth about R2R Tape Decks is that they are worth the effort. Let's begin.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com



About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/


About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/


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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #reeltoreel #analogtape #tapemachine #teacx2000r #teacx1000r #analogrecording

In part 3 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we talk speakers. This episode is moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio with our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora.

Consumers and manufacturers love to wax poetically about “vintage” when it comes to loudspeakers, but the truth is that many of them require a lot of work and some luck if the previous owners have been less than gentle with them. There are some hidden gems to be found but unless you have done your homework – you can end up with an expensive bookend. The eCoustics Vintage Audio team covers everything you need to know before you buy. Is there truly magic to be found in old speakers? We think so.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #vintagespeakers #hifispeakers #ohmspeakers #bowersandwilkins #klipsch #adventspeakers #kef #diyaudio

In part 2 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we examine both old and modern playback devices you may want to consider. This episode is hosted by our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora and moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio.

Integrating legacy devices including cassette decks and CD players into a vintage audio system is not difficult but are there any technical pitfalls that you might not be aware of? Adding digital streaming sources such as a network player, tablet, DAP, or smartphone can be achieved rather easily as well but will you require special adapters? The eCoustics Vintage Audio team simplifies all of this and discusses some of its favorite sources so that you don't skip a beat.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #cdplayers #cassettedecks #streamingplayers #8track #cassettes

Our 7-part podcast series on vintage audio begins with a look at amplifiers. This episode is hosted by our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora; moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio.

Does the concept of investing in a vintage tube or solid state amplifier or receiver sound like a solid path forward? Before you take that blind leap down the rabbit hole, the eCoustics Vintage Audio team explains everything you need to know about brands, features, power ratings, repairs, sound quality, and the long-term viability of your purchase. Don't make mistakes and find yourself in repair limbo -- get the most bang for your buck and don't end up with a banged up amp.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageamps #vintageamplifiers #vintageaudioseries

The new line of SVS Prime Wireless Pro Speakers and SoundBase Streaming Amplifier bring some heat to the hi-res audio over wi-fi streaming arena. In this episode eCoustics podcast producer, Mitch Anderson sits down with SVS CEO, Gary Yacoubian and SVS VP of Marketing, Nicholas Brown to talk about the experiences these new hi-fi products can unleash into the homes (and dorm rooms) of sonic seekers anywhere.

Thank you to our friends and sponsor SVS for supporting and engaging with us here at eCoustics.

Learn more at: https://www.svsound.com

Read about the SVS products discussed in this episode:
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-prime-wireless-pro-speakers/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-prime-wireless-pro-soundbase/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-soundpath-hdmi-cables/
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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svs #streaming #speakers #amplifiers #cables #wirelessspeakers #hiresaudio #hifi

Could the next generation of earphones offer a very different experience that transforms how we listen? Gary Spittle, Founder & CEO of Sonical, speaks with Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder, about the future of wireless earphones. Spittle believes that we have only scratched the surface of what's possible with wireless earphones and earbuds and provides a fascinating explanation of what's to come.

Learn more about Sonical at: https://www.sonical.ai

Sponsors:

Shure: Check out the Shure MV7 podcast mic and SRH440A headphones used by Brian in this episode.
https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/bundles/mv7_srh440a

Focal: Don’t miss Focal’s 40% off sale on its entire line of Chora speakers.
https://www.focal.com/en/home-audio/high-fidelity-speakers#chora

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#earphones #earbuds #headphones #inearheadphones #wirelessearphones

Have soundbars elevated or diminished the home theater experience? Is Dolby Atmos succeeding or failing to attract a new generation of home theater enthusiasts? The eCoustics team engage in a rather spirited debate about both of these topics and the impact of the Metaverse and Dirac Live in the home theater category. We go beyond Sonos and answer some of the hard questions you should be asking.

Happy Listening from our sponsor SVS. Acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today.

https://www.svsound.com

Links mentioned:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/theory-audio-design-surround-sound-system/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/affordable-dolby-atmos-systems/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/great-sounding-dolby-atmos-soundbars/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/improve-tv-sound/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/what-is-dolby-atmos/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-soundbars/

Panelists:
• Ian White, Editor-in-Chief & Host
• Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
• Emiko Carlin, Video Producer
• Chris Boylan, Home Theater Editor
• Robert Silva, News & Home Theater Editor

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hometheater #soundbars #homecinema #dolbyatmos #diraclive #sonos #apple #metaverse #spatialaudio

Hi-Fi components won’t last forever and when they break, there is nothing more frustrating than not knowing how to fix them. Who do you send it to? Can you do it yourself? Join us this week on the podcast as the eCoustics team discusses everything you need to know when things go awry. We get into basic maintenance, finding the proper tech, doing your own repairs, and how to perform upgrades or modifications.

Happy Listening from our sponsor SVS. Acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today. Visit https://www.svsound.com

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Will Jennings, Senior Headphone Columnist
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Audio Columnist
Lynn Miller - Headphone Columnist
Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. http://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

In conjunction with the worldwide release of Shure’s new SE846 Gen2 Sound Isolating Earphones, we welcome two experienced product managers from Shure and our own Sr. Headphone Editor to discuss the details.

Take a deep dive into all the reasons why these earphones are so special, and be sure to check out our full in-depth review here:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/shure-se846-gen2/

The Shure SE846 Gen2 are being released today (Sept 15, 2022) for $899 USD.

https://bit.ly/shure-se846-gen2-earphones

Panelists:

Sean Sullivan, Shure’s Associate Director of Wired Products, has been intrinsically involved in the development of the SE846 Gen2. With over twenty years in the industry (17 managing the earphone products at Shure), Sean has overseen the design and production of Shure’s most innovate earphone technology. As a musician, audiophile, and sound engineer, Sean has a passion for great audio and high end listening products. Sean’s work at Shure has been instrumental in meeting the needs of today’s high-end audio market, at home, on the street, and on stage.

Steve Marek, Shure’s Senior Product Management Specialist, has been with the company for over a decade. He primarily focuses on earphone and headphone products, but also works on an occasional microphone project from time to time. Recent highlights include launching the AONIC 3, AONIC 4, and AONIC 5earphones, as well as the new SRH440A and SRH840A headphones. He is also an active musician and recording/mixing/mastering engineer, putting products through countless hours of critical evaluation during development.

W. Jennings, eCoustics Sr. Headphone Editor: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/w-jennings/

Brian Mitchell, Host of this episode and eCoustics Founder & CEO

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

Vinyl finds itself at an unexpected crossroads in 2022; a new generation of listeners has turned the format into a billion dollar industry again and there are not enough phono cartridges in stock to satisfy global demand. If you are in the market for an affordable audiophile turntable, or replacement cartridge, it’s easy to get lost looking through the hundreds of affordable phono cartridges that are available. Deciding if you want a moving coil or moving magnet (or moving iron if select one from Grado Labs) cartridge is just one part of the decision making process. Ian White and Brian Mitchell take a look at some of the best cartridges below $600 right now.

Hosted by ecoustics founder, Brian Mitchell and editor-in-chief Ian White

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: www.ecoustics.com

In this episode of the ecoustics podcast our team breaks down in pretty great detail the question of, "Is attending a HIFI show worth it?" In short, absolutely. Topics covered are all over the sonic spectrum. Headphones, Dongle DACS, multi-channel, two channel, $200 systems to 7 figure systems, to first or 25th time experiences attending a hifi convention.


Please remember to hit subscribe and give a rating of our ecoustics podcast if you feel inclined to do so!


The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Emiko, Video Producer
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Columnist
Lynn Miller - Headphone Columnist
Eric Pye, Vintage Columnist
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. http://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

Sr. Contributing Editors, Jeremy Sikora and Eric Pye recount their first-time experiences at a high-end audio show — T.H.E. Show 2022.

With a combined following of over 75,000 subscribers on Instagram, both Jeremy (@budget_audiophiler) and Eric (@audioloveyyc) have the pulse of the budget hi-fi, vintage audio and vinyl communities on social media.

Given their dedication to educating the audio community that great sound can be found at any budget, listeners should find their perspectives quite different; especially after attending a hi-fi show dominated by six-figure systems.

This episode was recorded live from the floor of The Home Entertainment (T.H.E.) Show in Long Beach, CA on June 11, 2022 — hosted by our podcast producer, Mitch Anderson.

Stay tuned for more episodes with Jeremy and Eric. A vintage audio podcast series is in the works!

Sponsors:

• https://www.svsound.com
• https://www.sonusfaber.com

More information on Eric:
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/unlikely-vintage-audio-journey/

More information on Jeremy:
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/fisher-400-tube-stereo-receiver/

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. http://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

In this episode of the eCoustics podcast we have a conversation with President and CEO of SVS, Gary Yacoubian and VP of Marketing Nick Brown. This program begins with a one on one chat with our host of this episode and podcast producer Mitch Anderson and Nick. They talk about take aways from T.H.E Show, as well as an impromptu discussion/education on Dolby Atmos, 5.1.2 sound, and the SVS Prime Elevation Speakers. Hard cut to being live at the Headphonium space in Long Beach where the discussion surrounds the larger question of why SVS does what it does, the way in which it does. Enjoy.

For more information on SVS please visit:

https://www.svsound.com

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

This episode was taped on the floor of The Home Entertainment Show in Long Beach, CA on June 11, 2022. Our podcast producer Mitch Anderson interviews Author Andre Darlington about his two books, "Booze & Vinyl Vol. 1" and "Booze & Vinyl Vol. 2". Coincidentally, this episode's run time is about the exact time it takes to mix a cocktail, pick a record, and drop the needle. There also may or may not be some exciting news regarding "Booze & Vinyl Vol. 3"?! Grab a drink, grab a record, and enjoy.

For more information on Andre Darlington and Booze & Vinyl please visit:

https://www.boozeandvinyl.com

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

This episode was taped on the floor of The Home Entertainment Show in Long Beach, CA on June 11, 2022. Our podcast producer, Mitch Anderson interviews a veteran of the hi-fi industry, Lenny CoCo, who is now the Specialty Retail Manager at MoFi Distribution (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab). As a self described music enthusiast, Lenny's passion for sharing his love of music is both contagious and inspiring. He’s someone that deeply understands how music can connect with your soul. As Lenny puts it, “Hi-fi isn’t a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. Music is magic, it's medicinal.” Well said.


For more information on the room spoken about in this episode check this link:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/the-show-2022-sunny-components/

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Guest is Lenny Coco of MOFI (Mobile Fidelity) https://www.mofi.com

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

Common Wave Hi-Fi and Alma Music are two S. California-based dealers who brought some very interesting high-end audio components and loudspeakers to T.H.E Show 2022 in Long Beach, California. EIC Ian White spent some time with the DeVore Fidelity O/baby and Boenicke W8 Loudspeakers in two very different sounding systems that showcased what is right and wrong about the high-end audio space right now.

For even more insight on the sonic experiences talked about in this episode, please check out these reviews:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/the-show-2022-devore-fidelity/

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/the-show-2022-boenicke-w8/


Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/

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.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com


#thehomeentertainmentshow2022 #loudspeakers #devorefideity #commonwavehifi #almamusicandaudio #audiohungary #innuos #nagra #boenickew8 #devorefidelityo/baby #highendaudio #hifi

Syng’s Chief Commercial Officer, Rio Caraeff, talks about the company’s first product — an innovative all-in-one wireless loudspeaker called the Syng Cell Alpha.

This podcast explores the company’s mission, early customer feedback, and hints at future features and some unannounced new products.

Priced at $2,500 each, Cell Alpha is unlike any speaker on the market and is a bold attempt to redefine the home listening experience.

Now with $48 million in funding, Syng is the brainchild of former Apple industrial designer, Christopher Stringer, who contributed to numerous products over his 22 years at Apple including the iPod, iPhone, iPad, HomePod, AirPods Max and many more.

Even with Apple pedigree, can Syng take on the high-end audio establishment or create a whole new market?

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Hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder

Guest: Rio Caraeff, Chief Commercial Officer at Syng

Learn more about Syng: https://syngspace.com

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For the latest hi-fi, headphone and home theater news, reviews and features visit: https://www.ecoustics.com

#syng #cellalpha #spatialaudio #triphonic #highendaudio #luxuryaudio #wirelessspeakers #loudspeakers

Sean, from Zero Fidelity of YouTube fame and eCoustics Editor-in-Chief, Ian White have a no-holds barred discussion about the high-end audio industry, overhyped and under appreciated products, and what can be done to reach the next generation of audiophiles.

Hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder

Sean: https://youtube.com/c/ZeroFidelity

Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.arcofall.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

Does music consumption affect our ecosystem? Join us for an exciting round-table podcast discussion about sustainability in audio hosted by eCoustics. Guest speakers from MQA and NAD Electronics will be discussing the impact that recent technological advancements have on our ecosystem, including the infrastructure and energy use required to sustain new consumer habits driven by this technology. The podcast will also explore facts and figures around our modern music consumption patterns and how companies like MQA and NAD Electronics aim to embrace this challenge and combat the issues.

Our panel includes:

• Greg Stidsen, NAD Electronics, Chief Technology Officer
• Cas Oostvogel, NAD Electronics, Product Manager
• Andy Dowell, MQA, Director of Licensing

Hosted by:

• Ian White, Moderator & Editor-in-Chief
• Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO

Learn more at:

• https://nadelectronics.com
• https://www.mqa.co.uk/sustainable-tech

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

#earthday #musicstreaming #mqa #nad #sustainabletech #greentech #hifi #audiophile #music #sustainability #tidal #environmentalimpact #carbonfootprint #consumerelectronics

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder sits down with Gene DellaSala, President of Audioholics to purse the truth in audio and video. Under Gene’s leadership, Audioholics.com has grown to become largest Home Theater Review publication on the planet. Today Audioholics.com offers in-depth product reviews and analysis, specializing in the science and measurements to help consumers make fact based buying decisions when designing a home theater. Gene discusses the original launch of the website in 1999, the extension of the website’s reach onto YouTube in 2004, and the documentation of the still in process Audioholics Smarthome. In addition, learn about some of Gene’s favorite products and a few products you probably want to avoid.

Host: Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder

Guest: Gene DellaSala, President http://www.audioholics.com


This episode was sponsored by:

http://www.focal.com & http://www.shure.com

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

Like it or not, vintage audio is the new new. In this program the ecoustics team talks about all of the buzz that is behind our recent outpouring of vintage focused articles and why we can't wait to publish more. Welcome to the ecoustics podcast.

This episode is brought to you by http://www.pro-jectusa.com

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Ian White, Editor-in-Chief
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Columnist
Eric Pye, Vintage Columnist
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

In this live eCoustics roundtable we talk about the state of the high-end audio headphone market with our Headphone Editor, W. Jennings. This is his first time on the livestream podcast and we are so very stoked about it! Also, our Editor-In-Chief, Ian White just returned from CanJam NYC 2022 where he was able to demo some very interesting products that are sure to stir up some conversation.

Sponsored by: https://www.sonusfaber.com

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Ian White, Editor-in-Chief
W. Jennings, Headphone Editor
Emiko, Video Contributor
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

#audiophile #headphones #canjam

In this special episode, we sit down with one of the original audiophile reviewers on YouTube; Sean of Zero Fidelity. He first launched his YouTube channel in 2015 which has amassed nearly 15 million views and 70,000 loyal subscribers. As one of the most well-known and outspoken reviewers in the audiophile community, chances are if you’ve been searching for high-end audio information on YouTube, you’ve come across Sean’s videos. He has a unique talent for being able to accurately communicate what equipment actually sounds like and his lack of pretense or "I know better than you" attitude has made him a go-to resource for thousands of audiophiles around the world.

The discussion also reveals some of Sean's background in the hi-fi industry and how he acquired an arsenal of knowledge listening to so many audio components at a relatively young age.

Sean has his finger on the pulse of the YouTube hi-fi community, and the audio industry as a whole. Few know that Sean’s expertise in the hi-fi industry extends much deeper than just reviewing, which is why he still calls his YouTube channel a hobby, despite its success.

For more information on Sean of Zero Fidelity please visit https://www.youtube.com/zerofidelity

This Episode is Sponsored by SVS. https://www.svsound.com

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

Our lively debate this week on the ecoustics podcast centers around how the Spotify/Joe Rogan controversy will reshape the streaming music landscape. At this time Spotify is still the dominant streaming music platform holding around 31% marketshare, followed by Apple Music (15%) and Amazon Music (13%) according to a Q2 2021 report. By the end of 2021 Spotify revealed 180 million Premium subscribers in their Q4 2021 financial statements.

With the most to lose, Spotify is doubling down on keeping The Joe Rogan Experience podcast on its platform for the time being, despite a trickle of musicians requesting removal of their music which started with Neil Young.

With music streaming platforms in the spotlight, the question of how much creators make per music stream is of greater significance than the debate of the moment. Most people may be be shocked to learn that tiny fractions of their subscription fee makes it into the hands of their favorite performers.

Is Spotify finding every loophole not to pay artists, or are their hands tied by the music labels and the competition? In 2021, Spotify collected over $3 Billion USD (2,689 EUR), but the company can’t even break even year-over-year. Where is the money going if it is not going to creators?

We do know $100 million of it went to Joe Rogan. But shouldn’t that money have been divided up amongst all the great musicians on Spotify?

This Episode is Sponsored by the McIntosh Group.

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Ian White, Host & Editor-in-Chief
Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Lauren Halliday, Music Editor
Eric Pye, Contributing Editor
Jeremy Sikora, Contributing Editor
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer and Host of Black Circle Radio
Emiko, Musician, Filmmaker and Video Producer

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

The ecoustics contributors recap the year of 2021 for the hi-fi, home theater and headphone industries during a YouTube livestream recorded on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

A few of the trends we expect to continue into 2022 include:

- The continued resurgence of physical media - vinyl records, CDs and even cassette tapes.
- Increased demand for vintage audio and modern equipment that looks retro.
- increased pricing across all A/V categories.

Tune in for a lively discussion with some of the ecoustics team based across the U.S. and Canada.

Ian White, Editor-in-Chief and Host https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Brian Mitchell, Founder https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Emiko, Musician & YouTube Host https://www.ecoustics.com/video/
Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Contributor https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Mitch Anderson, DJ and Podcast Producer https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Go to https://www.ecoustics.com for the latest news, reviews and guides on all things hi-fi.

View all audio-only podcasts and show notes:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecoustics-podcast/id1566783125
https://open.spotify.com/show/3KNF8mDyKNHL8UKIDKFZPD
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-ecoustics-podcast-82342871/
https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcast
https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcast
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDkxNjc1Ni9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk

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Subscribe to our Newsletter:
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Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All https://www.arcofall.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios https://blackcircleradio.com

#hifi #hometheater #headphones #vintageaudio #vinyl #cds

Have you wondered how your favorite album art was conceived before it ever found its way onto your turntable? There is a story behind every iconic album including the best-selling Tone Poet Series from Blue Note Records. Join Mitch Anderson as he discusses the packaging of some of the most famous jazz albums of all-time with Blue Note Records Tone Poet Producer, Joe Harley, Sam Gay, Sales Director, Stoughton Printing, and Todd Gallopo, Owner and Creative Director, Meat & Potatoes.

For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.com

For a running list of Blue Note Tone Poet Releases please visit https://store.bluenote.com/collections/tone-poets

Appearing in the episode is:
Joe Harley - Blue Note Records Tone Poet Producer
Sam Gay - Sales Director at Stoughton Printing - https://www.stoughtonprinting.com
Todd Gallopo - Owner and Creative Director at Meat and Potatoes - https://www.meatoes.com
Mitch Anderson - ecoustics Producer

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.arcofall.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#vinyl #hifi #tonepoet #bluenote #audiophile #analog #applemusic #stayhifi #ecoustics #jazz #vinylcommunity #oldstyle #musicindustry

The ecoustics team records their first live podcast on YouTube!

Topics include:
- What are you listening for sonically?
- Was there a musical experience, song or life event that changed your perception of what was possible with music?
- What hi-fi components have impacted you most?
- Some gift ideas for audiophiles!

More show notes can be found at https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/hearing-whatsin-our-heads

The cast:
Ian White - Host / Editor-in-Chief - https://www.instagram.com/theremotezombie/
Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO
Emiko https://www.instagram.com/thathifigirl/
Eric Pye https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/
Jeremy Sikora https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/
Lauren Halliday https://www.instagram.com/record_lady/
Mitch Anderson https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

View all audio-only podcasts and show notes:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecoustics-podcast/id1566783125
https://open.spotify.com/show/3KNF8mDyKNHL8UKIDKFZPD
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-ecoustics-podcast-82342871/
https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcast
https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcast
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDkxNjc1Ni9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
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Gift suggestions:
Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design https://amzn.to/2YokV88 (Eric)
Jazz Kissa Magazines https://jazzcity.store/ (Eric)
Your Song Changed My Life https://amzn.to/3keD7c2 (Lauren)
From Digital to Your Turntable Tee https://womeninvinyl.com/store/From-Digital-to-Your-Turntable-Tee-Unisex-p396507068 (Lauren)
Blue Note Tone Poet Series https://amzn.to/3kk3PQu (Mitch)
APC Voltage Regulator https://amzn.to/3F0dfc1 (Mitch)
Gifting music on Bandcamp Friday https://isitbandcampfriday.com/ (Mitch)
Support independent artists, buy merch, and swag (Emiko)
Allied Catalogs https://worldradiohistory.com/Electronics_Catalogs.htm (Jeremy)
Lucius https://amzn.to/3BZ4PPX (Jeremy)
Music and Audio: A User Guide To Better Sound https://www.musicandaudioguide.com (Brian)
Cork Platter Mats https://analogrestorations.com (Ian)
Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original https://amzn.to/3qhfpja (Ian)
R. Crumb's Heroes of Blues, Jazz & Country https://amzn.to/3CX66bF (Ian)
Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century https://amzn.to/304czTP (Ian)

Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All https://www.arcofall.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios https://blackcircleradio.com

#audiophile #hifi #music

Audio industry icon, Gayle Sanders, the founder of MartinLogan and Eikon Audio joins the Ecoustics team for a trip down memory lane as we discuss the origin and history of one of the most important high-end audio loudspeaker brands and the birth of his next generation loudspeaker brand that is already shaking up the market. Everything you ever wanted to know about the award-winning MartinLogan electrostatic loudspeakers and Eikon Audio's newest loudspeaker before its official premiere.

Find more information on Eikon Audio here: https://www.eikonaudio.com

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

In this episode meet Randy, aka cheapaudioman. He’s built-up one of fastest growing hi-fi channels of 2020-2021, in-part by shedding light on the absurdities of high-end audio industry. Learn about the origins of his channel, what he thinks is wrong with the audio industry, and what it means to be an audiophile. Randy has proven that getting good sound at home doesn’t need to be expensive if you know what to look for. By mixing humor and advice, Randy is welcoming a new generation of audiophiles who want to both enjoy their home stereo and have some fun at the same time.

Host: Brian Mitchell, Founder ecoustics

Guest: Randall Messman (aka cheapaudioman)

Cheapaudioman YouTube channel;
https://www.youtube.com/c/cheapaudioman

Cheapaudioman social channels:
https://www.facebook.com/cheapaudioman
https://www.instagram.com/cheapaudioman/
https://twitter.com/cheapaudioman/

Support Randy:
https://www.patreon.com/cheapaudioman

Between 2 Speakers - Episode 1 - New Record Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONSUEXQhPho

Hear more podcasts:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/

Our homepage:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#audiophile #hifi #cheapaudioman #randy #interview #ecoustics #sony #kef #elac #smsl #jbl #speakers #amplifiers #dacs #turntables #hometheater #stereo #music #humor #comedy #youtube #comedian #homeaudio

The high-end audio industry has a problem that has been swept under the rug for decades. Age. The ecoustics team takes a deep dive into the generational issue and why it's been so hard to attract the next generation of audiophiles. Is it the culture or prices that have made it so hard to attract new blood?

This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Lauren Halliday - Music Editor - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/lauren-halliday/
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Jeremy Sikora - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/


Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/ohm-acoustics-loudspeakers/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-affordable-phono-cartridges/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-vinyl-accessories/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-audio-accessories/

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#audiophile #ohmspeakers #ohmwalsh #audiokarma #instagram #facebook #headfi #hifi #budgetaudio #vintageaudio #turntables #loudspeakers #vinylcommunity #audiocommunity #vinyl #cartridges #mcintosh #phonostage #bosch #marantz #records #audiophilecommunity #hificommunity #forums #chatboards #newbie #avnews #avchat #ecoustics #avforums #audioforums #audiophiles

We go on the record this week with Dr. Mark Waldrep; an innovator, educator, and author of the book “Music and Audio: A User Guide to Better Sound.” After more than 40 years in the audio and music industry as an audio engineer, music producer, and owner of a Hi-Res audio music label (AIX Records) and download platform (iTrax.com), Dr. Waldrep has some rather candid views about the state of the high-end audio industry and its marketing campaign to sell Hi-Res audio to the masses.

Host: Brian Mitchell, Founder ecoustics

Guest: Dr. Mark Waldrep, M.A., M.F.A., M.S., Ph.D. Professor of Audio Engineering, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Original music by The Arc of All

Voice-Over Provided by Todd Harrell of https://www.sspunlimited.com

Produced by Black Circle Studios

Related links:
https://www.realhd-audio.com
https://www.realhd-audio.com/?p=6713 (HD-Audio Challenge II)
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/spotify-hifi-wishful-thinking/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-music-lossless-dolby-atmos-upgrade/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/lossless-music-streaming-confusion/

#audiophile #highendaudio #audioengineering #hifi #music #proaudio #hiresaudio #hiresmusic #redbook #cd #sacd #dsd #cdquality #digitalaudio #compactdisc #lossless #hireslossless #spatialaudio #immersiveaudio #stereo #amazon #apple #spotify #metadata #audiomastering #audioproduction #musicindustry #mqa #badcompany #musiclabels #mp3 #lossy #loudnesswars #fidelity #ecoustics #stayhifi

Physical media is dead right? The 2021 H1 sales data would beg to differ. Americans purchased more than 20 million new records during the first 6 months of 2021, 18 million new CDs, and over 100,000 new audio cassettes. Physical media is the only “real” way artists make money – especially when they have not toured for the past 18 months. We have strong opinions about this and you might want to find out why physical media and the concept of “ownership” is refusing to die.

This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Brian Mitchell - Founder - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/brian-mitchell
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Eric Pye - Vintage Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/aurthor/eric-pye
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Original Music by The Arc of All - https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all

Voice-Over by Todd Harrell - https://www.sspunlimited.com

Related Resources:

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/cassettes-refuse-to-die/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/discogs-driving-record-sales/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/vinyl-sales-double-half-2021/

#hifi #ecoustics #audiophile #audio #music #physicalmedia #physicalmusic #royalties #musicians #podcast #hifinews #audionews #sound #audioindustry #musicindustry #vinyl #cassettes #cds #playback #streaming #musicstreaming

The ecoustics team takes a hard look at the future of VOD, movies, movie theaters, and how we all adapted to a new reality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Black Widow has already proven that moviegoers are desperate for stale popcorn and mayhem on the big screen, but the opening weekend VOD numbers tell a very different story and suggest that millions of consumers have warmed to the idea of blockbuster movies at home.

This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Brian Mitchell - Founder - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/brian-mitchell
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Original Music by The Arc of All - https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all

Voice-Over by Todd Harrell - https://www.sspunlimited.com

#ecoustics #blockbuster #moviestreaming #movierentals #latefees #intheaters #bosch #walshohm #ohmspeakers #darthvader #markhamill #itonya #f9 #driveinmovies #covid #hollywood #hbomax #boxoffice #aquietplace2 #cruella #boxofficemojo #trolls #trollsworldtour #soulmovie #godzillavskong #warnerbros #sonypictures #jamesbond #danielcraig #notimetodie #intheheights #dune #disney #videostreaming #wonderwoman #amctheatres #comcast #roku #hisense #walmart #cabletv #bluray #movies #hometheater #VOD #disneyplus #blackwidow #cinema #marvelmcu #netflix #starwars

Record Store Day has turned into a global celebration of music and a very important event for the music industry, independent record store owners, and those of us committed to vinyl playback. Music fans around the globe just celebrated Part One of Record Store Day 2021, and while for most the day was a huge success, not everything about it went off without a hitch.

The flippers and gougers have returned. Grumblings about favoritism towards specific retailers abound and we interviewed one Michigan-based retailer who had a lot to say about the importance of the day and the politics behind it. The ecoustics team digs deep into the topic and how it was experienced across N. America.

Special thank you to Jordan Pries, co-owner of The Electric Kitsch in Bay City, Michigan for taking the time to have this conversation with us. More information on the store here: https://www.facebook.com/electrickitsch

This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Jeremy Sikora - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Original Music by The Arc of All - https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all

Voice-Over by Todd Harrell - https://www.sspunlimited.com

Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/record-store-day-2021-06-12-report/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/record-store-day-2021-release-list/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/record-store-day-2021-06-12/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/the-record-strikes-back-episode-1/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/blue-note-tone-poet-episode-3/
https://www.ecoustics.com/home-audio/phono/
https://www.ecoustics.com/music/

Apple, Amazon and Spotify have jumped onboard the lossless and Hi-Res lossless streaming train finally but what will it really mean for music listeners. Is Apple really committed to lossless steaming or is Spatial Audio the next new thing for them as none of their existing wireless headphones support lossless streaming. What will this mean for Tidal and Qobuz who have carried the torch for more than 5 years already.

In this episode, the ecoustics team continues the discussion about the dramatic changes in digital music streaming and what you need to know before upgrading, migrating, and picking the right one for you. It’s a bit of a mess right now to be quite honest.

This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Lauren Halliday - Music Editor - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/lauren-halliday/
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-shareplay-wwdc-2021/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-music-spatial-audio-streaming/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/apple-music-lossless-mqa/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/amazon-music-hd-drops-upcharge/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-music-lossless-dolby-atmos-upgrade/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/will-spotify-hifi-create-audiophiles/

For up to the minute news, reviews and advice, visit https://www.ecoustics.com

Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#streaming #musicstreaming #lossless #hiresaudio #mqa #mp3 #cd #audiophile #hifi #digitalmusic #applemusic #spotify #tidal #qobuz #amazonmusic #apple #amazon #spotifyhifi #amazonmusichd #highendaudio #spatialaudio #alexa #siri #stayhifi #ecoustics

In case you haven’t noticed, Blue Note Records has been killing it over the last couple of years with the “Tone Poet” series of classic and contemporary jazz reissues. The all-analogue, Joe Harley curated, Kevin Gray remastered series launched in 2019. Each release is mastered from the original master tapes, pressed on 180g audiophile vinyl at RTI and packaged in an old-style Stoughton “Tip-On” jacket.

Harley picks top sellers and underrated classics from the Blue Note catalogue and their umbrella labels, including Pacific Jazz and United Artists. New titles sell like hot-cakes, and can be gone within days if you don’t strike quick. This episode features a conversation with Joe and Kevin in the studio at Cohearent Audio. They discuss how new titles are selected, the challenges of using original master tapes, the mastering and production process, and more.

There may even be a slip of a title or two from the yet-to-be-announced 2022-23 line-up.

For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.com

For a running list of Blue Note Tone Poet Releases please visit https://store.bluenote.com/collections/tone-poets

Appearing in the episode is:
Joe Harley - Blue Note Records Tone Poet Producer
Kevin Gray - Mastering engineer and owner of Cohearent Audio
Eric Pye - ecoustics contributing editor
Jordan Pries - Owner of brick and mortar record store, "The Electric Kitsch"
Mitch Anderson - ecoustics Producer


Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#streaming #musicstreaming #lossless #hiresaudio #mqa #mp3 #cd #audiophile #hifi #digitalmusic #applemusic #spotify #tidal #qobuz #amazonmusic #apple #amazon #spotifyhifi #applemusichd #stayhifi #ecoustics

With the flip of a switch, the world's 3 largest digital music streaming platforms tossed MP3s into the dustbin of history this week. And not a moment too soon. Apple Music and Amazon Music have enabled CD-quality or higher streaming for all subscribers for $9.99/month. Spotify have announced they will follow suit, but haven’t set a date. All Amazon Music subscribers now have access to higher quality music, which previously incurred a $5/month surcharge for Amazon Music HD. Apple Music subscribers simply need to opt-in on their Apple device beginning June 2021. How do all of these developments impact Tidal and Qobuz? This episode examines all of these announcements and how it will impact digital music streaming going forward.

This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:
Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/

Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/amazon-music-hd-drops-upcharge/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-music-lossless-dolby-atmos-upgrade/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/spotify-hifi-announced-2021/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/will-spotify-hifi-create-audiophiles/

For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.com

Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#streaming #musicstreaming #lossless #hiresaudio #mqa #mp3 #cd #audiophile #hifi #digitalmusic #applemusic #spotify #tidal #qobuz #amazonmusic #apple #amazon #spotifyhifi #applemusichd #stayhifi #ecoustics

Even after 10 years of double-digit growth, the vinyl industry can barely keep up with the demand for records in 2021. Fueled by the lockdown of hundreds of millions of consumers around the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the music industry is looking for ways to keep the momentum going as live music begins again and people venture out to travel and return to the office.

In this debut episode, the ecoustics editorial team takes a deep dive into the state of vinyl, record stores, the importance of social media for artists during the pandemic, and the newfound interest in turntables, record collecting, and vinyl playback at home.

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all

Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com

Meet the ecoustics editorial team:

Brian Mitchell - Owner - https://www.instagram.com/ecoustics
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.instagram.com/theremotezombie
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio
Lauren Halliday - Music Director - https://www.instagram.com/record_lady/
Jeremy Sikora - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc

Checkout these recently posted articles by our editorial team for more insight:

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/record-lady-awakens/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/vintage-audio-king-buffalo/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/unlikely-vintage-audio-journey/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-affordable-audiophile-turntables/

For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.com

#records #audiophile #turntables #hifi #vinyl #recordstoreday #recordstores #stayhifi #ecoustics