Category: Podcasts

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…

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…

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…

Ralph Waters from Richter Acoustics believes that “One of the great delusions of the HiFi Industry is that loudspeaker designers are making something that sounds like music. We are illusionists..” Ralph Waters has a candid conversation about his philosophies on loudspeaker design and on life and shares strong opinions on sound vs music. WORDS OF…

The episode kicks off with a recap of the Melbourne StereoNET Hi-Fi and AV Show, a haven for hi-fi enthusiasts. Our hosts Andrew shares his experiences and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, highlighting the impressive displays and the presence of numerous Australian manufacturers. We then dive deep into the world of cartridge re-tipping with…

In the world of audio design, the quest for the perfect sound is a never-ending journey. Mostly, great sound comes with a high price tag. Andrew talks about the newest Dellichord model, the 70S – a nod to the 70s era and simpler loudspeaker design with easy listening in mind. The 70S represents a bold…

Step into the fascinating world of audio engineering with David Spargo, a master acoustician whose journey through the recording industry is as rich as the sounds he helps create. In our latest podcast episode on Not An Audiophile, David shares his experiences from the early days to becoming a pivotal figure in the world of…

In the world of audio innovation, few stories are as compelling as that of Ralph Waters, the founder of Richter Acoustics. Ralph Waters shares his remarkable journey from teaching, psychology and a curious music lover to a pioneering force in the Australian HiFi and audio industry. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for…

In the latest episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Morris Swift, from Serhan Swift, a seasoned electronics engineer with a lifelong passion for audio. Morris’s journey into the world of audio engineering began at the tender age of six, when a custom-built radiogram in his family home sparked his curiosity.…

Chatting to Andrew Hutchison from Dellichord and Brad Serhan from Serhan Swift, Jon De Sensi from OAD Ultrafidelity tells all about his Australian made cutting edge HiFi amplifiers. OAD Ultrafidelity was founded in 2015 by Jon De Sensi. Operating out of his workshop at home, he developed unique design prototypes of a fully discrete Class…