Episode 026 HiFi retail evolution. Len Wallis Audio was voted one of the Top 5 Audio stores in the World in 1990. Len Wallis himself has received many accolades for his service to the HiFi industry through retail and wholesale. Son, Tim Wallis adds a different perspective to the business and their collective knowledge and enthusiasm is forging a new path in HiFi into the future.
Chatting to Len and Tim, they answer some questions that only 47 years in the industry can answer. Does HiFi gear really sound better than it ever did? Do younger generations appreciate music differently with the resurgence of turntables? Do modern HiFi purchasing habits help or hinder the musical experience of the listener? Where to now?
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WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THIS EPISODE
Len Wallis “I believe there’s not a better industry in the world to work in. You’re dealing in music and entertainment and getting that across to people…”
“To be honest I find it bizarre that there are some people who don’t listen to music and don’t have a HiFi system”
Tim Wallis “Basic fundamentals of a good HiFi system – a speaker is a speaker, an amplifier is an amplifier, a source is a source but how you put them together and balance the system…there isn’t a right or wrong. You can’t say one is better or worse it’s what sounds good to the customer…”
“you can read as much as you like about a speaker but the minute you sit in front of it for more than 5 minutes you can tell if it is for you…”
People mentioned on this episode –
Len Wallis – Len Wallis Audio
Tim Wallis – Len Wallis Audio
Brad Serhan – Serhan Swift
Andrew Hutchison – Dellichord, Stereotech and Not An Audiophile Host
Geoff Haynes – HeyNow HiFi
Businesses mentioned on this episode –
Len Wallis Audio
Dellichord Loudspeakers
HeyNow HiFi
Stereonet
Brands mentioned on this episode –
Len Wallis Audio
Stax Earspeakers
Musical Fidelity
Dellichord
Stereonet
HeyNow HiFi
Dohmann Helix 2 Turntable
Fischer & Fischer Loudspeakers
Supatrac Blackbird Tonearm
Hayabusa Mutech Cartridge
Music courtesy of –
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CREDITS –
Host, audio production – Andrew Hutchison
Guest management, regular co-hosting – Brad Serhan