Category: Podcasts
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S1E009 Dellichord Loudspeakers – Andrew Hutchison designer, talks about prioritising sound, MDF vs Ply & the new 70S Model loudspeaker.
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…
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S1E008 David Spargo – Acoustician. Working with Musicians, Neville Thiele & room acoustics. Part 1
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…
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S1E007 Ralph Waters founder of Richter Acoustics – On believing in Australian design and resilience. Part 1
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…
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S1E006 Morris Swift from Serhan Swift. Electronics past & present.
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.…
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S1E005 Jon De Sensi, OAD Ultrafidelity & the “staggeringly” amazing HiFi amplifiers made in Melbourne, Australia.
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…
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S1E004 Brad Serhan & Orpheus Part 2 with Kiat Low in the 90’s & 2000’s.
Brad Serhan continues his history of Orpheus Loudspeakers including how the Orpheus Minotaur became the go-to speaker for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as well as EMI Mastering Studios/Studios301 and Channels Seven and Ten. Introducing Kiat Low, road trips, bed bugs and great opportunities for HiFi in the 90’s. Brad Serhan episodes, transcripts, history, and pics…
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S1E003 Alan March, March Audio & Rolls Royce Jet engines
Alan March from March Audio, discusses how working at Rolls Royce on jet engines helped him to design and engineer the March Audio amplifier and loudspeaker range. The Purifi driver with the “chinese dumpling” looking surrounds and what these innovative drivers achieve in sound. In depth explanations for the every day person of sound and…
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S1E002 Matthew Bond, TARA Labs & Matthew Bond Audio
Matthew Bond, designer and creator of TARA Labs, the business that started in Australia and the cables that took the world by storm. Matthew Bond now designs for Matthew Bond Audio in Oregon USA and is joined by Brad Serhan and Andrew Hutchison going deep into the intricacies of design, engineering and manufacture of high…
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S1E001 Brad Serhan & Orpheus Loudspeakers 1984 and beyond
Renowned loudspeaker designer, Brad Serhan allows us inside the concept and design of his first Orpheus loudspeaker. Andrew Hutchison and Brad Serhan compare their experiences from inside Australian HiFi 1984+ and drop the names of some seriously heavy hitters in Australian HiFi who were and still are mentors, friends and inspirations. Brad Serhan episodes, transcripts,…