The HiFi Five Podcast

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 Feb 1h 14min

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 Feb 1h 6min

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 Feb 1h 20min

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 Jan 1h 18min

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 - Be...

22 Jan 1h 6min

In Episode 14 we discuss: If you had to judge a very expensive, high-end stereo system using only one song what track do you choose and why?Why should any audiophile listen to YouTube Influencers? How...

15 Jan 1h 26min

In Episode 13 we discuss: When is high pricing actually too much? Is $151,000 for speaker cables just absurd? How can the absolute sound and Stereophile remain truthful while still making money? Shou...

8 Jan 1h 6min

In Episode 12 we discuss: — What was the moment you fell in love with high-end audio? — What was the first system you were wowed by? Elliot tells Harry Pearson stories! — What is your most memorable s...

30 Dec 20251h 3min