The HiFi Five Podcast
Welcome to The HiFi Five -- a weekly news magazine and roundtable discussion show about all things high-end audio!
Featuring:
Jay Caceres - Jay's Audio Lab; pre-owned dealer, audio reviewer
Elliot Goldman - Bending Wave USA; high-end audio distributor and retailer
Danny Kaey - Sonic Flare; hi-fi reviewer
Ron Resnick (moderator) - WhatsBestForum; Clarisys Audio dealer; audio reviewer
Our fifth chair will host one-time guests and recurring guests.
This show is going to be a candid, free-wheeling and no-holds-barred behind-the-scenes look at the high-end audio industry. We're going to give you insight, opinions and perspectives. We also are going discuss components and music.
Podcasting since 2025 • 10 episodes
The HiFi Five Podcast
Latest Episodes
The HiFi Five Episode 10
In Episode 10 we discuss:— How do manufacturers/distributor/dealers get non-audiophile wealthy people to buy expensive systems?We discuss introducing new people into the hobby, Maier Shadi of The Audio Salon and Joe Cali’s Gryphon...
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The HiFi Five Episode 9
In Episode 9 we discuss:— If you could listen to music with one audio reviewer/influencer who would you select, and why?Three of us selected Michael Fremer!— Do uber-expensive flagship components make marketing s...
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The HiFi Five Episode 8: Only About the Equipment; the Deal Versus the Sound; Compensation to Reviewers and Shills; Long Term Loans
In Episode 8 we discuss:— Fragmentation of interests: Is this one hobby focused only on equipment or multiple hobbies?— Is the “deal" (meaning the price and trade-in terms) more important than the sound of the components?
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The HiFi Five Episode 7: Magazines, Influencers, Forums, Defective Components and the Traditional Manufacturer/Distributor/Dealer Industry Business Model
In this episode we discuss:-- The influence of magazine reviewers, influencers and audio forums to consumers when buying components. We discuss Jay's business, The Absolute Sound's YouTube Channel and What's Best Forum.-- What rol...
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The HiFi Five Episode 6: Guest Dennis Burger, SoundStage!
Welcome to The HiFi Five -- a weekly news and roundtable discussion show about all things high-end audio!Featuring:Jay Caceres - Jay's Audio Lab; pre-owned dealer; audio reviewer Elliot Goldman - Bending Wave USA; high...
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