This week on The Occasional Podcast the team discusses three of the top audio myths that percolate in HiFI. This includes a few topics that might even deter newcomers from entering the hobby. It is a lively discussion that touches on a few surprises and even might open the door a bit for those looking to get into a deeper listening experience.
Helping out with the show is Gary and Nick from SVS. Their long history with audio comes with a solid resume of insights into what can be done to help create both a better listening experience, and a better speaker. Hot on the heels of a new flagship line release, SVS’s Ultra Evolution takes the brand’s showcase to a whole new level. As a bonus this week, we also take a dive into the latest tech and features from this behemoth of a launch for SVS.
The show also highlights a new AI generated song… with very interesting results. Let’s just say there is a little more work to be done on that front, for better or for worse. I for one welcome our new robotic overlords. 🙂
The Occasional Podcast recently interviewed Michael Lavorngna from Twittering Machines, and covered the future of digital and class D with Michal Jurewicz of Mytek and High End Munich 2024, but previous episodes include how tos, tips, tricks and education in all things high fidelity audio from episodes like last week’s Hot Headphones For The Holidays, an Interview With John Devore, Measurements explained with Andrew Jones, 3 things to know about streaming audio, 5 things to consider when buying a tube amplifier, interviews with Steve Guttenberg, how to’s and more from audio’s greatest talents, including Michael Fremer and Pacific Audio Fest 2022 Best of Show, another interesting conversation about the History Of The BBC’s LS3/5a Loudspeaker, A Beginner’s Guide To Tube Amplifiers and A View From The Booth: Reference Systems, Accuracy & Why Audiophiles Love Jazz So Much: including rare interview with the late audio legend engineer Al Schmitt. The finale from season 5 includes the yearly “best of awards” and you can also find episodes covering British HiFi, Subwoofers/Setup/Tips, and the how to: Budgeting From Entry Level To High End. Season 4 highlights include Joseph Audio, Pro-Ject Turntables, and Rob Watts. One can still download this season’s educational show with TOP’s Beginners Primer To High Fidelity Digital Audio alongside the latest on Two-Way Speaker Design. Fan favorite What Is Mastering? What Happens When An Album Is Remastered? is also still available as well. If you are interested in further exploring the analog realm, the Guide To Buying A Turntable (and records) might point you in the right direction.
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