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.
The HiFi Five Podcast
The HiFi Five Episode 19: Guest Randy Bingham, Rhythm Distribution
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This week saw the announcement of the industry's first seven figure component — the Borresen M8 at $1,200,000. Is the race for eye-popping MSRPs good or bad for the industry?
Why do manufacturers hire a distributor, instead of managing a network of dealers directly?
How difficult is it to find qualified retailers for high-end brands in the USA?
Can high-end products be properly represented by non-traditional home dealers?
What role do print and on-line review magazines play today in building a brand? How do you spend your marketing dollars?
What are the attributes of a good distributor?
Under what circumstances may a distributor sell direct to a consumer?
What really sells high-end products: sonic qualities, aesthetics, quick delivery, price, the trade-in deal?