The HiFi Five Podcast

The HiFi Five Special Episode 22: Response to Robert Harley's "Magazine Ethics" Editorial, April 2026 The Absolute Sound

This is a Special Episode in which we respond to Robert Harley's editorial, "Magazine Ethics," in the April 2026 issue of The Absolute Sound. Welcome to The HiFi Five -- a weekly news and roundtable d...

6 Maalis 1h 11min

The Hi-Fi Five Episode 21: Guest Gary Gill, Capital Audiofest

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 - B...

5 Maalis 1h 7min

The Hi-Fi Five Episode 20

What has been your experience on the show so far? Where would you like us to take the show from here? How does the Florida Audio show compare to other shows in the U.S. or Canada? Is it true that Ste...

26 Helmi 1h 1min

The HiFi Five Episode 19: Guest Randy Bingham, Rhythm Distribution

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 hi...

19 Helmi 1h 14min

The HiFi Five Episode 18: Guest Louis Desjardins, Kronos

What aspect of vinyl playback do you believe is most misunderstood, and how do different turntable designs try to address it? Do different turntable drive systems have a consistent sonic signature? D...

12 Helmi 1h 6min

The HiFi Five Episode 17: Guest Doug Schneider, SoundStage!

Which is the most technologically impressive audio manufacturer factory you have ever visited?Is there any way to bridge the subjectivist audio/measurements objectivist divide? Do you personally belie...

5 Helmi 1h 20min

The Hi-Fi Five Episode 16: Guest Danny Richie, GR Research

How have the scientific studies of hearing and audio at Bell Labs and at Harman impacted your work in audio? Why has the industry not insisted that reviewers, manufacturers, influencers and marketers ...

29 Tammi 1h 18min