Best Audiophil Podcasts (2024)

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HOWA EP 128 - HAUSCHKA 1:54:24

1h ago1:54:24

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I was lucky enough to be introduced to Hauschka a.k.a. Volker Bertelmann thanks to my friend Dana Wachs who was a pod guest on EP71. He’s had quite the wonderful and interesting adventure in music. It’s quite rare that you find someone who plays prepared Piano so deftly and was also once known as a rapper. Clearly, this was not going to be your ave…

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Episode 481: AUDIOMix, Volume Five 56:33

31m ago56:33

56:33

….from a bleeding Romeo…to Beatles coming back ….some of our faves….

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Audiophile Radio Show No:119 Edinburgh Fringe September 2024 2:32:31

1h ago2:32:31

2:32:31

Hello and welcome to the audiophile my name is Ian J Cole. we are a monthly music and arts radio show focusing on local, unsigned and obscure music from across the world, welcome to the September 2024 edition on this months show its our Yearly Edinburgh Fringe take over show Jane & I spent the early part of August reviewing the Worlds largest Arts …

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Pro Audio Technology’s Paul Hales: Putting Theory into Practice - Origins | Marrying Hi-Fi and Professional 1:15:04

9m ago1:15:04

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Pro Audio Technology owner/president L. Paul Hales to discuss his history in audio, how audio research has guided the development of his speakers over the years, what really matters in audio and what doesn’t, and why most consumer speakers fall short in one significant way. Sources: “Theory Audio Design Sys5…

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Episode 471: Revolver Revisited... (Revisited).... 1:05:26

2h ago1:05:26

1:05:26

--a totally ‘fab fave’….an ‘encore’ presentation of our most popular episode to date…

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HOWA EP 127 - KAZIM RASHID 1:13:26

23m ago1:13:26

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Kazim Rashid is an artist, manager, and creative director based in Berlin and London. I found out about him through my good friend David Okumu who is our magical, mutual connection. Aside from his work as a manager, Kazim is chief creative officer at Resident Advisor, the world's largest and most influential electronic music platform. His work ofte…

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Episode 461: The Other Thing...They SIng 58:15

8d ago58:15

58:15

--old saying…it’s the singer, not the song….new saying…sometimes it’s not the singer either…it’s the actor

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All About Vinyl - Earliest Experience | Cartridges | Accuracy | Belt vs. Direct Drive | Psychology 1:08:36

13d ago1:08:36

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by the SoundStage! Network’s Joseph Taylor, Jason Thorpe, and Dennis Burger to discuss records and turntables, from the perspective of two old pros and one recent convert to the format. Sources: “A Vinyl-Apathist’s Quest for His Perfect First Turntable” by Dennis Burger: https://soundstageaccess.com/index.php/f…

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Episode 451: That Time Of The Month 58:55

16d ago58:55

58:55

--our monthly musical loose ends….a catchy collection complete with a comedic commentary track…

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Episode 441: Yippie Ki Yay, Mofos-A Cowboy Concoction 59:56

16d ago59:56

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--return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear….with a hearty hi, yo Silver…when ‘open carry’ was a good thing…

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Simaudio & the Art of Local Manufacturing - Origins | Nimbleness | Repairability 53:39

11d ago53:39

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined once again by Simaudio product director Dominique Poupart and marketing director Étienne Gautier to discuss how making its products locally affects the quality of the components, their serviceable life, rolling changes to production, and adapting to tough times like global pandemics. Sources: North Collection: …

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Audiophile Radio Show No:118 August 2024 2:00:07

13d ago2:00:07

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Hello and welcome to the audiophile my name is Ian J Cole. we are a monthly music and arts radio show focusing on local, unsigned and obscure music from across the world, welcome to the August 2024 edition On this months show we’ve got a new single from Manchester power pop outfit The Speed of Sound we’ve tracks from an album thats been unavailable…

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Episode 431: Makin' It Vs. Fakin' It--Beato Brings It 1:05:21

1M ago1:05:21

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--an episode for those who love where music has taken them….but ain’t all that crazy about where it’s going…

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Episode 421: Nashville Cats- Dave's Music City Adventure 1:07:03

20d ago1:07:03

1:07:03

...two guys who know tunes….talkin’ country tunes…and one guy livin’ the Music City dream, for a coupla days anyway…

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HOWA EP 126 - ANDY FALCONER 1:42:46

1M ago1:42:46

1:42:46

Im going to read from the press release this time coz its a good’n The simpatico sophomore album by the unstoppably prolific Alex Paterson and fellow Orb original Andy Falconer is an epic sail through the sky at night. Helmed by gentle spirits with warmth in their hearts, ‘SETI’ feels cold and dark, yet also glowing and welcoming. Aboard a cosy can…

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Dr. Floyd Toole: An Oral History 2 - A/B Tests | Bass | Athena | Brains, Rooms, Hearing and Listening 1:19:12

25d ago1:19:12

1:19:12

This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Floyd Toole, exploring the origins of the Athena project at Canada’s NRC, the reasons for and details of his move to Harman International, some of the most misunderstood aspects of his research, the origins of his legendary book Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of …

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Episode 411: That Time Of The Month 1:08:56

1M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

--alright, it was a big hit…alright, it became a classic…alright, the way that guy was treated was…totally not alright…

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Episode 401: Strange Days Indeed--The Music Of Billy Strange 1:06:03

1M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

--in the mood for instantly recognizable pop hits?...all you gotta do is Google yourself some ‘Strange’…

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Dr. Floyd Toole: An Oral History 1 - Two Ears and a Brain | Transistors | Rules and Data 56:55

1M ago56:55

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by the loudspeaker legend himself, Dr. Floyd Toole, whose research at Canada’s National Research Council (NRC), followed by his tenure at Harman International, resulted in arguably more improvements to the fidelity of audio we hear at home than anything attributable to any one person. In this first of our two-p…

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Audiophile Radio Show No:117 July 2024 2:19:16

1M ago2:19:16

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Hello and welcome to the audiophile my name is Ian J Cole. we are a monthly music and arts radio show focusing on local, unsigned and obscure music from across the world, welcome to the July 2024 edition on this months show we have tracks from the long lost 1981 album from Yorkshire band Nerve Senta that will be re-released at the end of the month,…

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HOWA EP 125 - MATTHEW HERBERT 1:20:02

2M ago1:20:02

1:20:02

Bones.... Wind.... Caves.... A simpler time When we apes first tooted.. the fluuuute Yes it’s wild how far we’ve come and Matthew Herbert and I go back a bit too .. I mean not to the flute tooting era but we go back. He speaks during this chat of his achievements as an evolved ape and many had me gasping ! He tells of multiple slippers that he can …

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Episode 381: Can't Be Tamed--The Music Of Miley 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

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--from workin’ it to twerkin’ it…until she was able to pay for her own flowers…

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Sound Researcher Dr. Sean Olive - Tonmeister | NRC, Harman, and Floyd Toole | Target Curves 52:44

2M ago52:44

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Sean Olive, senior fellow at Harman International, to discuss his time at NRC with Dr. Floyd Toole, his move from there to Harman, the development of the Harman target curves for headphones and earphones, and his thoughts on the future of immersive audio and more. Sources: Dr. Sean Olive on 35 Years of “…

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Episode 371: That Time Of The Month 1:06:15

3M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

…Mark and Jeff and Sting and way more Willie than any man has a right to……

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Episode 361: Where's The F****n' Fun?? 1:11:02

3M ago1:11:02

1:11:02

…and you’ll have fun, fun, fun till Daddy takes the iPod away……

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Munich High End 2024 Retrospective - About the Show | The Vibe | 2024 Favorites 51:12

3M ago51:12

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage’s Doug Schneider, Jason Thorpe, and Matt Bonaccio to discuss the biggest audio show in the world, what’s new, what’s different, and what were their favorite sights and sounds this time around. Sources: Coverage of High End 2024 - Munich, Germany: https://soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events…

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Episode 351: He Blew His Mind Out In A Car 1:06:25

3M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

…the McCartney story that might easily be confused as belonging in the history of the “wrecking” crew……

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Listener-Submitted Home Theater Setups and Design Tips 31:39

3M ago31:39

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Send us a text Ready to transform your home audio experience? Tune in to this episode of Amateur Audiophile, where we dive into some of the most innovative listener-submitted setups! From a compact, yet mighty room featuring a massive screen and smart home integrations to a spacious haven with elaborate lighting and sound treatments, get inspired b…

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Dolby Atmos & Auro-3D: Mastering Your Home Theater Sound 44:28

3M ago44:28

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Send us a text Ever wondered why Dolby Atmos towers over the surround sound landscape, or how an Auro-3D setup can change your home theater experience? Join Justin and Neil as they unravel the mysteries behind these audio formats. You’ll discover how Dolby Atmos became the industry benchmark and why Auro-3D, despite its early innovation, remains a …

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Are High-End Audio Cables Worth It? 48:14

3M ago48:14

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Send us a text Are high-end audio cables really worth the investment, or is it all just a marketing ploy? Join us on "Amateur Audiophile" as Justin and Neil challenge the myth that exceptional audio quality demands exorbitant spending on speaker cables. We start by breaking down misleading market practices, particularly targeting AudioQuest's overp…

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Audiophile Radio Show No:116 June 2024 (York EMOM XVII Takeover) 1:58:32

3M ago1:58:32

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Hello and welcome to the audiophile my name is Ian J Cole. we are a monthly music and arts radio show focusing on local, unsigned and obscure music from across the world, welcome to the June 2024 edition on this months show we are handing over the show to the York EMOM XVII, and if you don’t know what an emon is it stands for Electronic Music Open …

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Our listeners sent us their home theater systems. They DID NOT disappoint! 44:27

3M ago44:27

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Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of Amateur Audiophiles! Join hosts Neil Kagan and Justin Bethune as they dive into the world of home theater setups, reviewing submissions from our amazing listeners. Produced by Chris Moreland, this episode promises a fun and engaging look at different home audio systems. We kick things off with Neil …

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The History of Bryston According to CEO James Tanner - Medical Origin | Expanding Products | To Present Day 57:36

3M ago57:36

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by James Tanner, CEO of Bryston Ltd., to discuss the company’s origins in the medical industry, the design of its original amplifiers, how the company has evolved over time, and how he eventually joined forces with Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun. Sources: “Canadian Hi-Fi Trilogy: Axiom Audio, Bryston, and Magnum D…

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Episode 331: Southern Fried--Dixie Rock and Turnip Green Tunes 1:06:46

4M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

...when it’s about music, things “going south” is a good thing…a very good thing……

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Subwoofer Placement Tips 44:43

4M ago44:43

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Send us a text Episode Description: Introduction: Welcome to "Amateur Audiophiles," where Justin and Neil dive into high-fidelity sound. This episode explores the fundamentals and nuances of bass in audio systems, including subwoofer placement and bass optimization. Personal anecdotes will help enhance your home audio experience. Episode Summary: R…

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Episode 321: That Time Of The Month 1:08:03

4M ago1:08:03

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our monthly catch up/clean up/this and that…and the other stuff we didn’t get around to yet……

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Sound Engineer/Educator Marcela Rada on Immersive Audio - Education | Experimentation | Mix Maxing 49:00

3M ago49:00

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by sound engineer, educator, and content developer Marcela Rada to discuss her obsession with sound, her personal history, how she became involved with the recording industry, and what’s different about mixing for immersive formats like Dolby Atmos. Sources: Marcela Rada: https://marcelarada.com/ “Audiophile At…

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HOWA EP 124 - JASON LIM of INSTRUO 1:13:10

3M ago1:13:10

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Superbooth 2024 here I come Im in a rush but I promised a show so here it is :) This is the second celebration of a wonderful maker in the eurorack world. Meet Instruo. The company was founded by Jason Lim who is the guest on this episode and we discuss how a company like this can exist in the wild electric world. The kind of knowledge it takes. Th…

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Episode 311: Hi, He's Glen Campbell 1:11:45

4M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

he was a lineman for the county….and a global superstar for six decades……

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Audiophile Radio Show No:115 May 2024 2:17:34

4M ago2:17:34

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Hello and welcome to the audiophile my name is Ian J Cole. we are a monthly music and arts radio show focusing on local, unsigned and obscure music from across the world, welcome to the May 2024 edition on this months show we have a wonky stuff recording from August 2018 of Leeds artist The Truth about Frank, a couple of tracks from Ian Boddy’s Sli…

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Episode 301: Taylor Made-Two Guys...Who Know Tunes...Talkin' Taylor... 1:09:09

4M ago1:09:09

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even Barbie wants to grow up to be Taylor Swift……

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HOWA EP 123 - MATTHEW OF ALM BUSY CIRCUITS 1:19:20

4M ago1:19:20

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Im joined by Matthew Allum (ALM/Busy Circuits) as we discuss the origins of one of the best loved and most popular eurorack modules of all time Pam’s New Workout (and subsequent PRO form) How does a person go from having a thought of an afternoon to running one of the worlds most beloved modular synth companies? All shall be revealed! For those sen…

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Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun and NRC - Origin | Dr. Floyd Toole | Music Types | Twin Tweeters | Measurements 1:11:36

4M ago1:11:36

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Ian Colquhoun, founder of Axiom Audio and now also the owner of Bryston and Magnum Dynalab, to discuss the origins of the company, its connection with the National Research Council, his own relationship with Dr. Floyd Toole, and how the company’s speakers evolved after the legendary NRC research wound down. …

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Episode 291: Good Vibrations-The Music of Hal Blaine, Part Two 1:02:51

4M ago1:02:51

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..part two of our look/listen at a major player…and player….in the history of pop music……

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