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.
Episodes
10 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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1:14:47
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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1:20:45
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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1:10:09
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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Season 1
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Episode 6
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58:46
The HiFi Five Episode 5: Elliot and Danny at CAF, Audio Shows and Same Brand Systems or Mix and Match?
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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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:09:16
The HiFi Five Episode 4: Artificial Intelligence and Goals When Reviewing Components
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; h...
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57:47
The HiFi Five Episode 3: Guest Adam Wexler, Resolution Audio Video
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; h...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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The HiFi Five Episode 2: Guest Shanon McKellar, Audio and Music Reviewer at Analog Planet
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; h...
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