Best Sankar Digital Podcasts (2024)

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All I Want to Do is Listen! Why is Streaming Audio So Complicated? 52:31

4d ago52:31

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Streaming has become the dominant format for both music listening and video viewing. Music streaming services account for 84% of all music listening and 89% of music industry revenue. Video streaming services account for approximately 95% of the home video market. Fully 99% of US households subscribe to one or more video streaming services as of 20…

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SVS Ultra Evolution Speakers - The Audiophile Bargain of 2024? 1:00:40

21d ago1:00:40

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While speaker company SVS is known for their bargain-priced high quality Prime Series loudspeakers, the company just launched a new flagship line called the Ultra Evolution. It's actually more of a revolution than an evolution with all new drivers, new crossovers and a completely new industrial design. With diamond-coated tweeters and an angled cab…

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The wealth money can't buy 6:17

2M ago6:17

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Switchwords - the mantras 2:13

2M ago2:13

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From DSD to Analog Tape, Well Made Music Talks Formats from a Mastering Perspective 57:18

2M ago57:18

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In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, Mitch Anderson sits down with Chief Engineer Clint Holley and Senior Mastering Engineer Dave Polster from Well Made Music to discuss the DSD audio format. Well Made Music located in Bristol, Virginia has over 1700 mastering credits to its name on Discogs, and not one, not two, not three, but four Neumann re…

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Josh Lee - Keplr, and the future of Interchain Wallets 52:19

2M ago52:19

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In this episode, we chat with Josh Lee, founder of Keplr. We reminisce about the early days of Keplr, and what building a Korean Crypto company is like. We also touch on the origin story behind Osmosis, and what Josh has learned from being a co-founder of both Keplr and Osmosis. Josh also shares lessons from building an infrastructure company in Cr…

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No TV is Perfect, Which One is Perfect for You? With Caleb Denison of Digital Trends 55:26

3M ago55:26

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Now that all five major TV makers have shown off their 2024 flagship TVs, it's time to talk about which TVs we believe are in the running for best TV of 2024. Will OLED win the day or will it finally be toppled by a Mini LED TV? Ultimately, no TV is perfect for all content in every environment. But the key is to pick the best TV for your specific n…

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IMAX In Your Living Room? DTS:X Sound on Disney+ with IMAX Enhanced (a Deep Dive) 56:02

3M ago56:02

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In this episode we speak with Sven Mevissen, Director of Product Management, Home and Media Solutions, Xperi (parent company to DTS) to discuss the IMAX Enhanced program and the role that DTS:X plays in delivering immersive cinematic sound to home viewers. As of May 15, 2024, Disney+ is the first mainstream streaming service to bring the IMAX Enhan…

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Anand Gomes - Paradex and the Crypto Derivatives Landscape 59:05

3M ago59:05

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In this episode, we chat with Anand Gomes, founder of Paradigm and Paradex, two different crypto derivatives products. We begin with Anand’s journey as a derivatives trader, which led him to build Paradigm, an institutional block trading platform for crypto options. After the FTX crash, Anand was inspired to create a new decentralized exchange – Pa…

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Can We Finally Admit that Wireless Loudspeakers Don't Suck? 46:32

4M ago46:32

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The wireless loudspeaker category has made enormous strides over the past 5 years and there is no question that there are high-end options that offer better sonic performance, superior connectivity options, and greater value for your money than traditional passive loudspeakers. Don't listen to members of the Hi-Fi press who try to tell you that you…

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Sony is Bringing the Cinema Home with new 2024 BRAVIA 4K TVs and Soundbars 37:01

4M ago37:01

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Today (April 17, 2024) Sony introduced its new 2024 line of BRAVIA 4K TVs, Soundbars and Theater speakers. Take a deep dive into the product launch with eCoustics Founder, Brian Mitchell and Editor at Large, Chris Boylan who got a hands-on tour of all the new products last month at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. Sony says, "Cinema is Coming …

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Cem Özer - Sovereign Labs, Rollups, and Appchains 55:27

4M ago55:27

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In this episode, we chat with Cem Ozer, founder of Sovereign Labs. We begin with Cem’s personal journey in crypto, and how this experience led him to build Sovereign Labs. We then discuss how developers evaluate the many permutations of rollups and blockchain frameworks available today, and where Sovereign Labs fits into this landscape. We dive int…

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Jacob Arluck and Andrew Huang - Celestia, Conduit, and the Modular Future 1:06:18

4M ago1:06:18

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In this episode, we chat with Jacob Arluck, head of strategy at Celestia Labs, and Andrew Huang, founder of Conduit. We cover a number of topics in the modular blockchain space, starting with the impact of DA solutions on the rollup landscape and the budding partnership between Conduit and Celestia, the leading RaaS and DA solutions in the market r…

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Rotate This? The Best Audiophile Turntables Between $600 and $2,000 33:03

5M ago33:03

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Are you considering a turntable upgrade in 2024? Before you empty your wallet on a deck that might seem like the right path for you — we have a few suggestions that might make more sense long-term if your budget is between $600 and $2,000. Does it make sense to spend more? We think the market has shifted and there are some outstanding options from …

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Episode 11: Trailblazer Trio - Fintech, Consulting and Impact ft. Prerna Goel 37:14

5M ago37:14

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For the eleventh episode of our podcast, we are joined by Ms Prerna Goel, the founder of Picadali Consultancy Ltd., a fintech and banking advisory company, co-founder of Clinica Fai, a specialist eye and face plastic surgery clinic, and co-founder of Vriksh Impact Partners, an impact advisory and investment firm. Having graduated from BITS Pilani i…

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The Last Days of Gear Fetishism? How Network Amplifiers Are Going to Change Hi-Fi Forever 40:29

5M ago40:29

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The gear fetishism that has stunted the mainstream growth of high-end audio for almost four decades is about to run out of runway and that might be the most positive development in years. How we consume music has completely shifted and whilst there will always be room on the credenza for a turntable, or even a CD player, the reality is that real es…

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Episode 10: Making Room for Mushrooms! ft. Jashid Hameed 58:01

5M ago58:01

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For the tenth episode of our podcast, we have with us Mr. Jashid Hameed, the co-founder of Nuvedo, who also made an appearance on Shark Tank India Season 3 with his mushroom-growing startup. Mr. Hameed graduated from BITS Pilani in 2015 and IIM Indore in 2017. Tune in to hear about his experience and vision of bringing mushrooms to the Indian house…

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Sankar's Audeze: How a Boutique High-End Headphone Brand Sparked a Revolution in Sound and May Have Changed the Gaming Experience Forever 45:29

6M ago45:29

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Audeze’s Co-Founder & CEO, Sankar Thiagasamudram, joins eCoustics Senior Headphone & Portables Editor William Jennings and Producer (and Audeze Artist) Mitch Anderson to discuss its 16 year journey as an innovator in the global Head-Fi revolution. Founded in 2008 as a boutique audiophile brand, Audeze's first concept was a loudspeaker which never c…

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Don't Be Nervous. It's Finally Time to Cut the Cord: Q Acoustics' M40 Wireless Micro-Towers Prove that High-End Audio Has Made the Jump 50:13

6M ago50:13

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Can we finally stop pretending that wireless loudspeakers offer an inferior listening experience. The desire to sell high-end audio systems consisting of expensive boxes made of ticky tacky has become an impediment to the growth of the next generation of audiophiles and brands like Q Acoustics are working very hard to offer the best possible passiv…

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A Little Extra Padding: How a Little Headphone Accessories Company Has Changed the Way We Listen. 57:30

7M ago57:30

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With consumers spending tens of billions of dollars on headphones and earbuds, the product has become a commodity and one that is rather disposable. But does that need to be the case? Have you thrown away a perfectly good pair of earbuds or headphones because the ear pads or ear tips are worn down or busted up? Dekoni Audio have not only cornered t…

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Emily and Alvin Hsia - Shadow, and Building the Next Generation of Onchain Data 53:55

7M ago53:55

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In this episode, we chat with Emily and Alvin Hsia, co-founders of Shadow. We begin with their journey working on DeFi, MEV, an early idea to unify on-chain data, and their journey to building Shadow. They walk us through the challenges with events, their solution for developers, users, and data consumers, and other details on the product such as p…

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Arcam Radia, JBL Classic and Roon: Interview with Jim Garrett 55:45

8M ago55:45

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In our second podcast with Jim Garrett, head of product strategy and planning at Harman Luxury Audio we discuss Arcam’s new product refresh. The British Hi-Fi brand has just introduced the sleek new Radia series of audio components, which consists of five new models: • Arcam A5 Integrated Amp – $699 • Arcam A15 Integrated Amp – $1,099 • Arcam A25 I…

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Ido Ben-Natan and Raz Niv - Blockaid, and the Future of Crypto Security 43:49

8M ago43:49

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In this episode, we chat with Ido Ben-Natan and Raz Niv, co-founders of Blockaid, a crypto security firm. They share their journey from the Israeli Defence Force cybersecurity unit to launching Blockaid, discussing their product and the importance of protecting web3 customers. Later, we dig into Blockaid's approach to a stealth launch, fostering a …

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Hi-Fi and Record Shopping in the Land of the Rising Sun 42:38

8M ago42:38

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In September 2023, vintage columnist Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, he and podcast producer Mitch Anderson (@black_circle_radio) discuss shopping in Japan for modern and vintage HiFi, and new and used music on vinyl and other mediums. Conversation…

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House of the Rising Sun: A Journey to the Japanese Jazz Kissa 41:49

9M ago41:49

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In September 2023, vintage columnist Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, he and podcast producer Mitch Anderson (@black_circle_radio) discuss the history and current state of Jazz Kissa culture, how visiting a Jazz Kissa is such a special experience, a…

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Ace of Space? Andover Audio Has an Affordable and Unique Solution for Your Hi-Fi Budget Blues 45:05

9M ago45:05

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With consumers moving away from expensive multi-component systems and looking for more economical and space-spacing alternatives, the question has to be asked -- who is actually offering solutions that are affordable? Bob Hazelwood, Director of Engineering and Product Development, Andover Audio, joins us on the eCoustics podcast to discuss their ra…

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Michael Shaulov - Fireblocks' Journey from Inception to Present 1:07:29

9M ago1:07:29

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In this episode, we chat with Michael Shaulov, co-founder of Fireblocks. Michael revisits with us the early days of building Fireblocks and finding product market fit by solving customer pain points. We chat through both strategic and tactical approaches to building a B2B product in crypto, exploring lessons learned on early customer relationships …

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Capital Audiofest 2023: Are High-End Audio Manufacturers Living on Borrowed Time? 39:04

9M ago39:04

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A new generation of music listeners are stepping outside their traditional comfort zones and looking for better ways to enjoy their music collections. But will they find that at a traditional Hi-Fi show? EIC Ian White and Producer Mitch Anderson break down CAF 2023 and why horrible music, unaffordable systems, and an aging customer base do not port…

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What Makes a UST Projector the Best? Inside the 2023 Laser TV Showdown 1:07:58

9M ago1:07:58

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Looking for a 4K UST projector or a portable lifestyle projector for your home? At the 2023 Laser TV Showdown, six unbiased expert judges took a look at the top UST projectors and the top portable 4K projectors (aka lifestyle projectors) and picked the winners in each category. Join us for a discussion with the organizers of the event as they revea…

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The Best Hi-Fi Year of Our Lives: eCoustics Roundtable 1:00:40

9M ago1:00:40

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2023 was a year of discovery for all of us. New music. Some strange audio discoveries that have panned out beyond our wildest dreams. It was also a year where some of us stretched their budget and looked beyond what we thought we needed after exposure to some of the best Hi-Fi and home theater systems currently available. Does anyone really need 24…

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Henri Stern - Privy, Product-Building, and the Future of Embedded Wallets 1:14:31

9M ago1:14:31

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In this episode, we chat with Henri Stern, the co-founder and CEO of Privy. We begin with Henri’s personal journey in Crypto, how it led him to build Privy, and how his vision for Privy has changed over time. We then get into Privy’s product mindset, how the primitives it enables benefit both users and developers, and where the product goes from he…

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What Exactly Does Music Do To Your Brain? 51:07

10M ago51:07

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Have you ever wondered why music changes the way your brain deals with pain, love, or anxiety? Is it possible to use music to diagnose the early onset of Dementia or Alzheimer's disease? Leading Israeli Scientist, Dr. Neta Maimon, joins this episode's host, editor-in-chief Ian White, on the eCoustics podcast from Netanya, Israel, to discuss how the…

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Can Westone Audio Reclaim Dominance in the IEM Market? 48:50

10M ago48:50

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In this episode, eCoustics Senior Headphone Editor, W. Jennings speaks with Tal Kocen (Vice President, Consumer Product) and Dave Friesema (Technical Director/General Manager) of Westone Audio about the company’s wide range of custom and universal fit IEM products. Westone has been making earphones and audio accessories for musicians and audiophile…

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Neel Somani - Eclipse, L2s, and Ecosystem Building 1:04:54

10M ago1:04:54

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In this episode, we chat with Neel Somani, the founder of Eclipse. We begin with an overview of Neel's personal journey in Crypto, from exploring Cosmos and appchains, to thinking about Rollups-as-a-service, to now building an L2. We then dig into Neel's dream customer, Eclipse's go-to-market strategy, and how they are building a differentiated eco…

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Kelvi enn 17182 | savukku sankar | get busy living 6:05

11M ago6:05

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Shawshank redemption movie , must watch ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booksintamil/support

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UE Pro: In Pursuit of the Ultimate Earphones with Vincent Liu 1:14:20

11M ago1:14:20

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eCoustics Senior Headphone Editor W. Jennings recently sat down with Vincent Liu, Ultimate Ears Pro’s Head of Product & Operations for a conversation about the new Premier 21-driver IEM. This discussion touches on the impacts of the pandemic on Ultimate Ears Pro and how that provided opportunities to rethink some design elements of existing models …

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Episode 9: Let the Machines Learn! ft. Amit Marathe 33:28

11M ago33:28

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For the ninth episode of our podcast BITS and Beyond, we have with us Mr. Amit Marathe, the Director of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Google. Mr. Marathe graduated from BITS Pilani in 1999 and University of Michigan in 2002. He has also worked at other big companies such as Inseego and HP.…

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Song of the Divine: An Intimate Conversation with Al Anderson of The Original Wailers 51:27

11M ago51:27

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Legendary guitarist, Al Anderson, toured with Bob Marley & The Wailers from 1974 until just before Marley’s death in 1981. Anderson's stunning lead guitar work on iconic classics like "No Woman, No Cry," "Three O’clock Road Block," and "Could You Be Loved" earned him a place in music history. Al continues touring to this day as the sole member of t…

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Yi Sun - Axiom, Coprocessors, and Commercializing Zero-Knowledge Tech 1:08:02

11M ago1:08:02

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In this episode, we chat with Yi Sun, founder of Axiom. We begin with an overview of what Axiom does and the core problems it's solving for Ethereum applications. Then, we dig into Axiom's go-to-market strategy, some of the use cases they're supporting, and some of the capabilities they're building for in the future. We also explore the broader zer…

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Making MoFi the Soundtrack of Your Life 49:50

12M ago49:50

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Lenny CoCo spends his days and nights traversing North America, spreading the gospel for MoFi Distribution, as their National Specialty Audio Sales Manager. After more than 32 years in the business, he has seen it all and can help music listeners assemble the audio system of their dreams, regardless of price. His passion for music and hi-fi began w…

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Episode 8: Matching Memes ft. Vidya Madhavan 39:48

12M ago39:48

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For the eighth episode, we have with us Ms. Vidya Madhavan, founder and CEO of Schmooze. Schmooze is a successful dating app, which matches people based on meme preferences. Ms. Vidya graduated from BITS Pilani in 2015 and from Stanford in 2021. She has a diverse array of interests and talents, which is covered in this episode.…

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The Lamborghini of Audio, Gryphon's Sales Director, Rune Skov 21:48

1y ago21:48

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In our third installment with Gryphon Audio Designs, we speak with Gryphon’s Sales Director, Rune Skov, at T.H.E. Show 2023. He’s responsible for the company’s worldwide sales strategy, tasked with the daunting goal of turning Gryphon into the most sought-after brand in hi-fi. Gryphon Audio’s vision is clear: the company wants its brand to be as re…

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SVS Immersion is Here, There, and Everywhere: Live from T.H.E. Show 2023 32:54

1y ago32:54

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SVS has a gone from a factory-direct seller of affordable subwoofers, to a full fledged audio brand to be reckoned with. In keeping to their high value / affordable roots, SVS now sells a full lineup of loudspeakers, wireless speakers, and accessories in addition to subwoofers. The company has racked up so many awards, it's nearly impossible to go …

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Get Blown Away by JBL Sound Again, Interview with Jim Garrett of Harman Luxury Audio Group 1:18:45

1y ago1:18:45

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In this episode eCoustics founder Brian Mitchell sits down with Jim Garrett, head of product strategy and planning at the Harman Luxury Audio Group, which is composed of five active brands — JBL, JBL Synthesis, Arcam, Mark Levinson, and Revel. The discussion centers around the luxury side of the JBL business, which includes the modernized re-launch…

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The Wonderful Wizard of GaN? Pulling Back the Curtains on the Next Generation of Amplification 32:00

1y ago32:00

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In this episode we return to the T.H.E. Show 2023, where we talk with Allen Sides of Ocean Way Audio and Alberto Guerra of AGD Productions. The unlikely duo have teamed up at T.H.E. Show in Costa Mesa, CA to demonstrate the synergy between AGD electronics and Ocean Way loudspeakers. Allen Sides is a five-time Grammy winning engineer/producer who ha…

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Andrew Huang and Brandon Curtis - Conduit, RaaS, and the Rollup Value Chain 1:09:44

1y ago1:09:44

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In this episode, we chat with Andrew Huang, founder of Conduit and Brandon Curtis, a long-time infrastructure builder and investor. We begin with a brief overview of Andrew’s background and what led him to build a Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS) business. We then speak to the value proposition of RaaS businesses, compare them to previous iterations of b…

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This Must Be the Place: How Cambridge Audio’s “Music First” Ethos is Making Itself a Final Destination For Music Listeners 43:16

1y ago43:16

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Cambridge Audio has been a “music first” brand since its inception and one would like to think that every company that designs and manufactures audio components and loudspeakers shares that same ethos. With so much emphasis on the hardware, it is most certainly refreshing to see that the British manufacturer is taking a different approach to reach …

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Hidden gems that are books TAMIL | evergreen books list for everyone 🔥 5:19

1y ago5:19

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Health:"The Blue Zones" by Dan Buettner"How Not to Die" by Michael Greger"The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle"Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck"Atomic Habits" by James Clear"Eat to Live" by Joel Fuhrman"The Whole30" by Melissa Hartwig Urban and Dallas Hartwig"The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin"Born to Run" by Christophe…

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Danish Delights: Gryphon Audio's Ultra High-End Audio Experience Has Crossed The Pond 29:03

1y ago29:03

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In the second of 7 podcasts recorded at T.H.E. Show 2023, we expand our conversation into the distrubtion arm of Denmark’s ultra-luxe brand, Gryphon Audio Designs ApS. We speak with Anthony Chiarella, Director of Sales & Marketing for Gryphon Audio Designs N.A., which was established as a wholly owned subsidiary of the brand headquartered in Denmar…

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Say My Naim: How a Quirky British Hi-Fi Company is Quietly Conquering the Globe 43:05

1y ago43:05

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You know you want to. Say it twice. Naim. Founded by Julian Vereker MBE (1945-2000) in 1973, Naim Audio have been one of the linchpins of the high-end audio movement for fifty years and their hard-earned success is not something that they are taking for granted. The British manufacturer has never played by the rules and that has contributed signifi…

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