Best Passif Podcasts (2024)

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Tommy the DIY Audio Guy 26:35

1y ago26:35

26:35

I reached out to Tommy right after I saw a picture of his remarkable DIY system, and used it in my receent Audiophiliac Viewer System episode on my YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/tL4BlT6yjig Tommy has a headphone company, ETA Headphones, https://etaheadphones.com/By Steven Guttenberg

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NEW Episode: Steve & Ric on Maggies, NAD, the Beatles and Springsteen 35:55

1y ago35:55

35:55

Steve and Ric Mancuso get together to talk about audiophiles stuff! Ric writes for Enjoy the Music, https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/reviewers/mancuso.htmBy Steven Guttenberg

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A VERY different way to play LPs! 16:42

1+ y ago16:42

16:42

The Audiophiliac ponders the made in Japan DS Audio optical phono cartridge. The full video can be seen here. https://youtu.be/V1A-98G695UBy Steven Guttenberg

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My favorite speakers, $995 to $36,000 a pair 15:27

1+ y ago15:27

15:27

They run the gamut, from planar magnetic to horns, ommi-directional, big boxes, full range drivers, etc! Watch the video https://youtu.be/5MAlyvnJ9aIBy Steven Guttenberg

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Made in China Audio 16:01

1+ y ago16:01

16:01

It's interesting, so much audiophile or even high-end audio is now made in China. Where do you stand? This episode was inspired by comments on my Audiophiliac channel whenever I review a made in China component or speaker. You can watch my channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac…

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GoldenEar ForceField 30 Sub Review 22:11

1+ y ago22:11

22:11

Yup, subwoofers and stereo systems can make beautiful music together. Listen here, or watch the video review on my YouTube channel, https://youtu.be/K1kx7pCfC20By Steven Guttenberg

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PSB Passif 50 Speaker Review! 13:32

1+ y ago13:32

13:32

The Audiophiliac lends an ear to Paul Barton's new retro speaker, the Passif 50! Watch the review on the Audiophiliac YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliacBy Steven Guttenberg

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Interview with PSB Speakers Paul Barton 41:33

1+ y ago41:33

41:33

The Audiophiliac goes deep with Paul Barton. His latest design, the Passif 50 will be reviewed on my YouTube channel shortly. https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac PSB Speakers Passif 50, https://www.psbspeakers.com/product/passif50/By Steven Guttenberg

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REVIEW: The all-new MoFi SourcePoint 10 Speaker! 16:15

1+ y ago16:15

16:15

The Audiophiliac Reviews: The MoFi SourcePoint 10 speaker! See the review on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Audiophiliac Twitter: @AudiophiliacManBy Steven Guttenberg

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Andrew Jones on his NEW MoFi SourcePoint 10 speaker 34:01

1+ y ago34:01

34:01

The Audiophiliac interviews Andrew Jones about his all new speaker. We go deep.By Steven Guttenberg

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How to be a BETTER LISTENER 18:22

1+ y ago18:22

18:22

The Audiophiliac's TOP 10 ways to get more out of listening to recorded music!By Steven Guttenberg

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LTA Z40+ Intergrated Amp: Reimagine Tube Sound! 24:57

1+ y ago24:57

24:57

The Audiophiliac reviews the Linear Tube Z40+, video review on my YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliacBy Steven Guttenberg

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Changing my REFERENCE speakers... 16:07

1+ y ago16:07

16:07

This is the audio only version of my YouTube channel episode. https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliacBy Steven Guttenberg

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Meet the New Boss: The Klipsch Jubilee 13:16

1+ y ago13:16

13:16

The 400 pound Klipsch Jubilee landed in NYC! HiFi Loft has a pair and the Audiophiliac reveled in the sound for a few hours to provide his listening impressions. HiFi Loft, https://adkav.com/hifiloft/By Steven Guttenberg

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Ladies Listen Too! 25:15

2y ago25:15

25:15

I've been following Char Tallen's Ladies Listen Too Instagram page for a few months, this woman's got it! She's definitely one of us! https://www.instagram.com/ladieslistentoo/By Steven Guttenberg

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Can expensive and affordable audio coexist? + A change of plans 14:08

2y ago14:08

14:08

Please visit the Audiophiliac on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac My DeVore O/Baby speaker review, https://youtu.be/0c8OrTtqx3sBy Steven Guttenberg

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What's it like to be dead? 14:10

2y ago14:10

14:10

This episode breaks with the audio oriented focus of the program. It's an improvised riff on what it's like to be dead. As me as a long dead Asian person walking the streets of Brooklyn. Hope you like it. Next week, back to audio!By Steven Guttenberg

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HOW-TO make your speakers sound better for FREE! 17:08

2y ago17:08

17:08

Thanks for listening, lots more to explore on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliacBy Steven Guttenberg

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Sound Obsessed Human 16:23

2y ago16:23

16:23

I think about sound all the time, do you? Check out my Audiophiliac YouTube channel Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac with over 1,200 reviews, interviews, rants, and a lot more! https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliacBy Steven Guttenberg

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My journey from belt- to direct-drive turntables 15:28

2y ago15:28

15:28

I've owned Empire, Philips, Linn, Roksan, VPI, and SME belt-drive turntables, but now I'm digging a Technics SL-1200G direct-drive. The journey continues.... My complete SL-1200G review https://youtu.be/ln3ZX6QRo8cBy Steven Guttenberg

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Shipping audio for RETURNS, REPAIR, or you have a buyer, what you need to know! 24:21

2y ago24:21

24:21

My friend Bill Leebens is an audio biz veteran, but before that he worked for UPS for 25 years. He's seen it all, and in our conversation Bill offers detailed advice on how to ship audio (or anything else) safely.By Steven Guttenberg

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The Beatles, Motown, and James Brown 14:24

2y ago14:24

14:24

My music journey started when I was 10 or 11 years old with James Brown, followed by Motown, and in early 1964 the Beatles. My YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliacBy Steven Guttenberg

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The Audiophiliac ponders the drive for 'better' sound 22:39

2y ago22:39

22:39

Take a deep breath, are we just reshuffling our sound priorities? Also, Steve reveals where the Audiophiliac moniker came from!By Steven Guttenberg

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Meet Jeff, he's an audiophile/music lover, or is it the other way around? 36:06

2y ago36:06

36:06

Jeff and I have been friends for 10 or 15 years, and he's one of those guys who never fails to turn me onto new music every time I see him. He's also pretty serious audiophile, and as we ramble a bit we never drop the ball. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did having it!By Steven Guttenberg

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I, Projectionist! 17:48

2y ago17:48

17:48

Before the Audiophiliac I was a NYC movie theater (and TV station) projectionist. The stories I can tell.By Steven Guttenberg

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At last, a NYC Audio Show! 9:29

2y ago9:29

9:29

The Audiophiliac’s not really a show report from CanJam 2022 NYC! CanJam https://canjamglobal.com/ Auribus Acoustics https://www.auribusacoustics.com/ Woo Audio (the WA23 isn’t yet on website) https://wooaudio.com/ Dan Clark Audio Stealth headphones https://danclarkaudio.com/dcastealth.html Sound by Singer https://www.soundbysinger.com/ Audeze LCD …

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Who says making big profits selling audiophile speakers is easy? 32:49

2y ago32:49

32:49

In this episode Steve Guttenberg discusses the real costs of designing, manufacturing, and selling audiophile speakers with Tekton Design's Eric Alexander. He refers to the costs of his tweeters, mids, and woofers from suppliers SB Acoustics and Eminence. Later in the episode Eric talks about his yet to be released new recording and playback techno…

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Do Audiophiles Have Opinions, Do They Ever! 13:26

2y ago13:26

13:26

A lot of us have strong feelings about audio and sound, but too often our opinions are based on old information or with little or no direct experience. Check out my Audiophiliac YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac As for my Audiophiliac Viewer Systems show, please send JPEGs of your system to me at Audiophiliac@ma…

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(Almost) every amp and preamp I've owned 27:24

2y ago27:24

27:24

The Audiophiliac talks about the amps (and preamps) in his life. So many, and this might not a complete list. The journey started in 1965 and it’s not over yet! XAM integrated amp Harman Kardon stereo receiver Kenwood TX140X Pioneer SX1080 AGI 511a preamp/Van Alstine Model Two Mark Levinson ML-1 preamp Krell KSA100 Acoustat TNT200 amp Audio Researc…

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Interview: Klipsch's Roy Delgado on the making of the new Jubilee! 58:37

2y ago58:37

58:37

I spoke with Klipsch's Roy Delgado just a few days ago, and we really had a good time! I love the man's sense of humor, he always makes me laugh! He's played a large role in designing the Heresy, Forte, Cornwall, LaScalla, and later versions of the Klipschorn! This time we mostly talked about the Klipsch Jubilee's long history, dating back to 1996!…

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Interview with Zu Audio's Sean Casey 27:52

2y ago27:52

27:52

Today the Audiophiliac interviews Zu Audio’s Sean Casey about how he started the company and how it’s evolved since 2000. The pandemic and supply chain issues haven’t been easy to deal with, but Sean seems 100% optimistic about the future. https://www.zuaudio.com/By Steven Guttenberg

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Audiophile Confession 15:08

2+ y ago15:08

15:08

The Audiophiliac confesses he’s losing interest in playing CDs, he’s streaming more and more music from Tidal and Qobuz. AND he’s playing more LPs than he has in years! He was a restless audiophile before he was a reviewer, always looking for new sensations. It’s fun! Not for everyone, but it is for some of us. The Audiophiliac YouTube channel: htt…

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Audiophiles: How's your hearing? 12:28

2+ y ago12:28

12:28

Today's episode is all about audiophiles with less than perfect hearing. Which in some ways includes all of us! “Listening,” Christopher Bell’s short film can be seen on Ken Micallef’s YouTube channel, https://youtu.be/I2ei194N6fg My friend Michael’s hearing aid is made by Phonak, his equalizer is a Schiit Loki.…

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Nelson Pass interview on starting Threshold, First Watt, and Pass Labs 30:59

2+ y ago30:59

30:59

I visited Nelson Pass at his home in 2019 for a series of interviews for my YouTube channel. This is where we started, it was a lot of fun.By Steven Guttenberg

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What's up with CES 2022, Wired vs BT headphones, Sound Bars, and MORE! 32:54

2+ y ago32:54

32:54

My friend Brent Butterworth provides a rundown of "Apocalypse CES" and the state of the audio convention. Brent writes for Soundstage Global and Wirecutter. Check out his full CES report on Soundstage Global, https://soundstageglobal.com/By Steven Guttenberg

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Introducing the Audiophiliac 5:35

2+ y ago5:35

5:35

Steve Guttenberg, aka The Audiophiliac, has a popular YouTube channel that covers topics of interest to audiophiles: Analog, digital, speakers, amplifiers, tubes, solid-state, vintage gear, DIY, and of course music! His podcast will take three forms: Equipment Reviews, Rants, and Interviews. For this first episode Steve tells us how he got here and…

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Passifs To Proactifs 7:16

6y ago7:16

7:16

Tu veux être spectateur ou acteur de ta vie ? Fait un choix maintenant et ne t'arrête plus jamais de progresser dans ta vieBy Rémy Aware

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Zero To One 7:31

6y ago7:31

7:31

Ici tu vois comment passer de 0 à 1, passer de l'immobilité au mouvement, passer de l'échec au succès ! Join Us, Join www.instagram.com/remy.aware/By Rémy Aware

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