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S1 EP015 – HiFi News reviews & views 2: Bose = McIntosh? Stupid HiFi tweaks; kooky audio ideas & HiFi regrets
The takeover of McIntosh Group by Bose – Andrew Hutchison and David Corazza can’t see how this controversial move will be good for HiFi. The “stupidest” modifications or tweaks inc fancy bi-wiring links – so many people will argue to the death that there is vast improvement in sound when you use these. Kooky audio…
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S1 EP014 HiFi Acoustics – Big improvements in HiFi sound from small changes.
Have you ever wanted to sell your speakers and try something else because they just don’t sound the way you thought they would? Maybe the something else you should try is acoustics. “The result was….”Oh, my God, Oh, my God, Oh, my God. What did you do!” What David Spargo from Praxis Acoustics did was…
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Stereonet Melbourne HiFi Show – Podcast Transcript Images
S1 EP010 Live from the Melbourne HiFi Show 2024. Roving reporter, Brad Serhan gets the vibe of the show and chats to two great characters of the show. Chris Allman from Allclear Audio is a new cartridge re-tipper in Australia who is re-making rather than simply re-tipping. Brad also catches up with world-renowned Kim Ryrie…
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Garry Wise Podcasts Transcripts Images
Not An Audiophile – The Podcast featuring podcast episodes with Garry Wise from Kleio Audio. Garry chats to Andrew Hutchison about his need for a headphone amplifier that started the long journey to the Kleio brand of pre and power amplifiers. With some help from author Douglas Self, Garry has created a high end, Kent-centric…
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S1 EP013 UK made HiFi Amplifiers: HiFi legend, Douglas Self consults with Kleio Audio to create award winning amplifiers.
You want to create a HiFi amplifier but don’t know where to start? You email the renowned author, Douglas Self and get tips from the best. That’s what Garry Wise, founder of Kleio Audio did to create his own range of pre and power amplifiers. Now several years in, Garry is passionate about keeping his…
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S1 EP012 How NOT to buy HiFi. Wharfedale new model and more….
DO NOT buy HiFi based on specifications – David and Andrew have strong opinions on choosing HiFi based on specifications. They’re recommendation is DON’T DO IT and many examples are given of gear with similar specs but different sound profiles – The place of specifications in your HiFi choices. The release of the embargo on…
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News, views, reviews: Podcasts, Transcripts, Images
Not An Audiophile – The Podcast features News in HiFi: News, Releases, Views & Opinions – a regular segment offering discussions and strong opinions on HiFi News, New Releases, Trends, Myths and Misconceptions by HiFi professionals. EPISODE 012 – * NEW RELEASE Wharfedale Super Linton Loudspeakers * DO NOT choose HiFi by the specs!! *…
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Andrew Hutchison Podcasts Transcripts Images
Not An Audiophile – The Podcast featuring Andrew Hutchison from Dellichord loudspeakers. As well as hosting Not An Audiophile, Andrew designs for Dellichord and chats about his loudspeaker design philosophies. In this episode, we specifically explore Andrew’s step back to a time where sound quality was the ultimate goal in a loudspeaker. With the 70S…
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David Spargo Podcasts Transcripts Images
Not An Audiophile – The Podcast featuring David Spargo, master acoustician. His pursuit of knowledge led him to Sydney University, where he studied audio acoustics under famous Neville Thiele. Under Thiele’s mentorship, David explored the theoretical aspects of sound reproduction, eventually co-presenting Thiele’s loudspeaker design course at the University. This experience highlights the importance of…
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Morris Swift Podcasts Transcripts Images
Not An Audiophile – The Podcast featuring Morris Swift from Serhan Swift. “I get more excited at the idea of putting together a system for under ten grand that blows people’s socks off than I will ever get excited about a megabuck system.” Podcast transcripts below – Episode 006 TRANSCRIPT Morris Swift from Serhan Swift…