The HiFi Five Podcast

• The HiFi Five Episode 9

  In Episode 9 we discuss:— If you could listen to music with one audio reviewer/influencer who would you select, and why?Three of us selected Michael Fremer!— Do uber-expensive flagship components make marketing strategy sense to sell mid-range components?We discuss the marketing hype around claimed innovations, and why dealers really are the main clients of many manufacturers.— Vintage components:  better sound than today’s contemporary high-end dealer sound or nostalgia and false memories of greatness?— What do the terms "sound-stage" and "imaging" and "depth" mean?

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• The HiFi Five Episode 8: Only About the Equipment; the Deal Versus the Sound; Compensation to Reviewers and Shills; Long Term Loans

  In Episode 8 we discuss:— Fragmentation of interests:  Is this one hobby focused only on equipment or multiple hobbies?— Is the “deal" (meaning the price and trade-in terms) more important than the sound of the components?— Is there a legitimate concern about undisclosed compensation to audio shills or fanboys? We discuss the pros and cons of long term equipment loans, the practices of Jonathan Valin and Robert Harley, industry ethics, compensation to influencers and accommodation discounts. 

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• The HiFi Five Episode 7: Magazines, Influencers, Forums, Defective Components and the Traditional Manufacturer/Distributor/Dealer Industry Business Model

  In this episode we discuss:-- The influence of magazine reviewers, influencers and audio forums to consumers when buying components. We discuss Jay's business, The Absolute Sound's YouTube Channel and What's Best Forum.-- What role do audiophile consumers play in hiding component problems and helping manufacturers whitewash defective products? We discuss the behind-the-scenes reality of what goes on with hobbyists and manufacturers when components have design defects.-- Is the traditional manufacturer / distributor/ dealer industry model outdated? We discuss the Rhapsody listening rooms business model versus a traditional dealer network; Joe Cali's Gryphon brand store in Los Angeles; Gary Leed's Hear This and Elliot tells dealer war stories.

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• The HiFi Five Episode 6: Guest Dennis Burger, SoundStage!

  Welcome to The HiFi Five -- a weekly news and roundtable discussion show about all things high-end audio!Featuring:Jay Caceres - Jay's Audio Lab; pre-owned dealer; audio reviewer Elliot Goldman - Bending Wave USA; high-end audio distributor and retailerDanny Kaey - EMMLabs Advisor Sonic Flare; audio and music reviewerRon Resnick (moderator) - WhatsBestForum; Clarisys Audio dealer; audio reviewer Our fifth chair will host one-time guests and recurring guests.This show is a candid, freewheeling, behind-the-scenes look at the high-end audio industry.  We're going to give you insight, opinions and perspectives, while also discussing component categories and music.

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• The HiFi Five Episode 5: Elliot and Danny at CAF, Audio Shows and Same Brand Systems or Mix and Match?

  Welcome to The HiFi Five -- a weekly news and roundtable discussion show about all things high-end audio!Featuring:Jay Caceres - Jay's Audio Lab; pre-owned dealer; audio reviewer Elliot Goldman - Bending Wave USA; high-end audio distributor and retailerDanny Kaey - EMMLabs Advisor Sonic Flare; audio and music reviewerRon Resnick (moderator) - WhatsBestForum; Clarisys Audio dealer; audio reviewer Our fifth chair will host one-time guests and recurring guests.This show is a candid, freewheeling, behind-the-scenes look at the high-end audio industry.  We're going to give you insight, opinions and perspectives, while also discussing component categories and music.

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