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T.H.E. Show 2022: Lenny CoCo of MOFI on Finding Sonic Nirvana Jun 24, 2022

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This episode was taped on the floor of The Home Entertainment Show in Long Beach, CA on June 11, 2022. Our podcast producer, Mitch Anderson interviews a veteran of the hi-fi industry, Lenny CoCo, who is now the Specialty Retail Manager at MoFi Distribution (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab). As a self described music enthusiast, Lenny's passion for sharing his love of music is both contagious and inspiring. He’s someone that deeply understands how music can connect with your soul. As Lenny puts it, “Hi-fi isn’t a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. Music is magic, it's medicinal.” Well said.
For more information on the room spoken about in this episode check this link:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/the-show-2022-sunny-components/
For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:
https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com
Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/
Guest is Lenny Coco of MOFI (Mobile Fidelity) https://www.mofi.com
Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com
Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:
• https://www.ecoustics.com
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.
https://www.ecoustics.com

T.H.E. Show 2022: First Impressions with Editor-in-Chief, Ian White Jun 15, 2022

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Common Wave Hi-Fi and Alma Music are two S. California-based dealers who brought some very interesting high-end audio components and loudspeakers to T.H.E Show 2022 in Long Beach, California. EIC Ian White spent some time with the DeVore Fidelity O/baby and Boenicke W8 Loudspeakers in two very different sounding systems that showcased what is right and wrong about the high-end audio space right now.
For even more insight on the sonic experiences talked about in this episode, please check out these reviews:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/the-show-2022-devore-fidelity/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/the-show-2022-boenicke-w8/
Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/
Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com
Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:
• https://www.ecoustics.com
#thehomeentertainmentshow2022 #loudspeakers #devorefideity #commonwavehifi #almamusicandaudio #audiohungary #innuos #nagra #boenickew8 #devorefidelityo/baby #highendaudio #hifi
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.
https://www.ecoustics.com

Syng Reimagines the Home Loudspeaker with Rio Caraeff, CCO May 22, 2022

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Syng’s Chief Commercial Officer, Rio Caraeff, talks about the company’s first product — an innovative all-in-one wireless loudspeaker called the Syng Cell Alpha.
This podcast explores the company’s mission, early customer feedback, and hints at future features and some unannounced new products.
Priced at $2,500 each, Cell Alpha is unlike any speaker on the market and is a bold attempt to redefine the home listening experience.
Now with $48 million in funding, Syng is the brainchild of former Apple industrial designer, Christopher Stringer, who contributed to numerous products over his 22 years at Apple including the iPod, iPhone, iPad, HomePod, AirPods Max and many more.
Even with Apple pedigree, can Syng take on the high-end audio establishment or create a whole new market?
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Hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder
Guest: Rio Caraeff, Chief Commercial Officer at Syng
Learn more about Syng: https://syngspace.com
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For the latest hi-fi, headphone and home theater news, reviews and features visit: https://www.ecoustics.com
#syng #cellalpha #spatialaudio #triphonic #highendaudio #luxuryaudio #wirelessspeakers #loudspeakers
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.
https://www.ecoustics.com

Don't Believe the Hype & Why Audio Companies are So Bad at Marketing May 08, 2022

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Sean, from Zero Fidelity of YouTube fame and eCoustics Editor-in-Chief, Ian White have a no-holds barred discussion about the high-end audio industry, overhyped and under appreciated products, and what can be done to reach the next generation of audiophiles.
Hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder
Sean: https://youtube.com/c/ZeroFidelity
Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.arcofall.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com
Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting:
• https://www.ecoustics.com
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.
https://www.ecoustics.com

Sustainability in Audio with NAD and MQA Apr 24, 2022

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Does music consumption affect our ecosystem? Join us for an exciting round-table podcast discussion about sustainability in audio hosted by eCoustics. Guest speakers from MQA and NAD Electronics will be discussing the impact that recent technological advancements have on our ecosystem, including the infrastructure and energy use required to sustain new consumer habits driven by this technology. The podcast will also explore facts and figures around our modern music consumption patterns and how companies like MQA and NAD Electronics aim to embrace this challenge and combat the issues.
Our panel includes:
• Greg Stidsen, NAD Electronics, Chief Technology Officer
• Cas Oostvogel, NAD Electronics, Product Manager
• Andy Dowell, MQA, Director of Licensing
Hosted by:
• Ian White, Moderator & Editor-in-Chief
• Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Learn more at:
• https://nadelectronics.com
• https://www.mqa.co.uk/sustainable-tech
Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com
Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting:
• https://www.ecoustics.com
#earthday #musicstreaming #mqa #nad #sustainabletech #greentech #hifi #audiophile #music #sustainability #tidal #environmentalimpact #carbonfootprint #consumerelectronics
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.
https://www.ecoustics.com

Gene DellaSala, Audioholics Interview: Pursing the Truth in Audio Apr 08, 2022

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Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder sits down with Gene DellaSala, President of Audioholics to purse the truth in audio and video. Under Gene’s leadership, Audioholics.com has grown to become largest Home Theater Review publication on the planet. Today Audioholics.com offers in-depth product reviews and analysis, specializing in the science and measurements to help consumers make fact based buying decisions when designing a home theater. Gene discusses the original launch of the website in 1999, the extension of the website’s reach onto YouTube in 2004, and the documentation of the still in process Audioholics Smarthome. In addition, learn about some of Gene’s favorite products and a few products you probably want to avoid.
Host: Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder
Guest: Gene DellaSala, President http://www.audioholics.com
This episode was sponsored by:
http://www.focal.com & http://www.shure.com
Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.
Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.
https://www.ecoustics.com

Vintage Audio - An ecoustics roundtable discussion Mar 25, 2022

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Like it or not, vintage audio is the new new. In this program the ecoustics team talks about all of the buzz that is behind our recent outpouring of vintage focused articles and why we can't wait to publish more. Welcome to the ecoustics podcast.
This episode is brought to you by http://www.pro-jectusa.com
The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:
Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Ian White, Editor-in-Chief
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Columnist
Eric Pye, Vintage Columnist
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer
Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.
Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.
https://www.ecoustics.com

Are Audiophile Headphones Worth Buying? - An eCoustics Roundtable Discussion Mar 11, 2022

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In this live eCoustics roundtable we talk about the state of the high-end audio headphone market with our Headphone Editor, W. Jennings. This is his first time on the livestream podcast and we are so very stoked about it! Also, our Editor-In-Chief, Ian White just returned from CanJam NYC 2022 where he was able to demo some very interesting products that are sure to stir up some conversation.
Sponsored by: https://www.sonusfaber.com
The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:
Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Ian White, Editor-in-Chief
W. Jennings, Headphone Editor
Emiko, Video Contributor
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer
Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.
Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com
#audiophile #headphones #canjam
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.
https://www.ecoustics.com

Zeroing in on Hi-Fi Reviewing on YouTube with Zero Fidelity Feb 25, 2022

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In this special episode, we sit down with one of the original audiophile reviewers on YouTube; Sean of Zero Fidelity. He first launched his YouTube channel in 2015 which has amassed nearly 15 million views and 70,000 loyal subscribers. As one of the most well-known and outspoken reviewers in the audiophile community, chances are if you’ve been searching for high-end audio information on YouTube, you’ve come across Sean’s videos. He has a unique talent for being able to accurately communicate what equipment actually sounds like and his lack of pretense or "I know better than you" attitude has made him a go-to resource for thousands of audiophiles around the world.
The discussion also reveals some of Sean's background in the hi-fi industry and how he acquired an arsenal of knowledge listening to so many audio components at a relatively young age.
Sean has his finger on the pulse of the YouTube hi-fi community, and the audio industry as a whole. Few know that Sean’s expertise in the hi-fi industry extends much deeper than just reviewing, which is why he still calls his YouTube channel a hobby, despite its success.
For more information on Sean of Zero Fidelity please visit https://www.youtube.com/zerofidelity
This Episode is Sponsored by SVS. https://www.svsound.com
The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:
Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.
Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.
https://www.ecoustics.com

Joe Rogan Isn't Spotify's Biggest Problem - An ecoustics Roundtable Discussion Feb 11, 2022

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Our lively debate this week on the ecoustics podcast centers around how the Spotify/Joe Rogan controversy will reshape the streaming music landscape. At this time Spotify is still the dominant streaming music platform holding around 31% marketshare, followed by Apple Music (15%) and Amazon Music (13%) according to a Q2 2021 report. By the end of 2021 Spotify revealed 180 million Premium subscribers in their Q4 2021 financial statements.
With the most to lose, Spotify is doubling down on keeping The Joe Rogan Experience podcast on its platform for the time being, despite a trickle of musicians requesting removal of their music which started with Neil Young.
With music streaming platforms in the spotlight, the question of how much creators make per music stream is of greater significance than the debate of the moment. Most people may be be shocked to learn that tiny fractions of their subscription fee makes it into the hands of their favorite performers.
Is Spotify finding every loophole not to pay artists, or are their hands tied by the music labels and the competition? In 2021, Spotify collected over $3 Billion USD (2,689 EUR), but the company can’t even break even year-over-year. Where is the money going if it is not going to creators?
We do know $100 million of it went to Joe Rogan. But shouldn’t that money have been divided up amongst all the great musicians on Spotify?
This Episode is Sponsored by the McIntosh Group.
The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:
Ian White, Host & Editor-in-Chief
Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Lauren Halliday, Music Editor
Eric Pye, Contributing Editor
Jeremy Sikora, Contributing Editor
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer and Host of Black Circle Radio
Emiko, Musician, Filmmaker and Video Producer
Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.
https://www.ecoustics.com

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