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What is New Has Been Old Before - An ecoustics Roundtable Live Stream Podcast Jan 23, 2022

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The ecoustics contributors recap the year of 2021 for the hi-fi, home theater and headphone industries during a YouTube livestream recorded on Sunday, January 16, 2022.
A few of the trends we expect to continue into 2022 include:
- The continued resurgence of physical media - vinyl records, CDs and even cassette tapes.
- Increased demand for vintage audio and modern equipment that looks retro.
- increased pricing across all A/V categories.
Tune in for a lively discussion with some of the ecoustics team based across the U.S. and Canada.
Ian White, Editor-in-Chief and Host https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Brian Mitchell, Founder https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Emiko, Musician & YouTube Host https://www.ecoustics.com/video/
Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Contributor https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Mitch Anderson, DJ and Podcast Producer https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/
Go to https://www.ecoustics.com for the latest news, reviews and guides on all things hi-fi.
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Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All https://www.arcofall.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios https://blackcircleradio.com
#hifi #hometheater #headphones #vintageaudio #vinyl #cds
• 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

The Meat and Potatoes of the Old Style Tone Poet Design and Packaging - A Blue Note Story Dec 08, 2021

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Have you wondered how your favorite album art was conceived before it ever found its way onto your turntable? There is a story behind every iconic album including the best-selling Tone Poet Series from Blue Note Records. Join Mitch Anderson as he discusses the packaging of some of the most famous jazz albums of all-time with Blue Note Records Tone Poet Producer, Joe Harley, Sam Gay, Sales Director, Stoughton Printing, and Todd Gallopo, Owner and Creative Director, Meat & Potatoes.
For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.com
For a running list of Blue Note Tone Poet Releases please visit https://store.bluenote.com/collections/tone-poets
Appearing in the episode is:
Joe Harley - Blue Note Records Tone Poet Producer
Sam Gay - Sales Director at Stoughton Printing - https://www.stoughtonprinting.com
Todd Gallopo - Owner and Creative Director at Meat and Potatoes - https://www.meatoes.com
Mitch Anderson - ecoustics Producer
Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.arcofall.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com
#vinyl #hifi #tonepoet #bluenote #audiophile #analog #applemusic #stayhifi #ecoustics #jazz #vinylcommunity #oldstyle #musicindustry
• 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

Hearing What's In Our Heads - An ecoustics Roundtable Live Stream Podcast Nov 12, 2021

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The ecoustics team records their first live podcast on YouTube!
Topics include:
- What are you listening for sonically?
- Was there a musical experience, song or life event that changed your perception of what was possible with music?
- What hi-fi components have impacted you most?
- Some gift ideas for audiophiles!
More show notes can be found at https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/hearing-whatsin-our-heads
The cast:
Ian White - Host / Editor-in-Chief - https://www.instagram.com/theremotezombie/
Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO
Emiko https://www.instagram.com/thathifigirl/
Eric Pye https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/
Jeremy Sikora https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/
Lauren Halliday https://www.instagram.com/record_lady/
Mitch Anderson https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecoustics-podcast/id1566783125
https://open.spotify.com/show/3KNF8mDyKNHL8UKIDKFZPD
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-ecoustics-podcast-82342871/
https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcast
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Gift suggestions:
Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design https://amzn.to/2YokV88 (Eric)
Jazz Kissa Magazines https://jazzcity.store/ (Eric)
Your Song Changed My Life https://amzn.to/3keD7c2 (Lauren)
From Digital to Your Turntable Tee https://womeninvinyl.com/store/From-Digital-to-Your-Turntable-Tee-Unisex-p396507068 (Lauren)
Blue Note Tone Poet Series https://amzn.to/3kk3PQu (Mitch)
APC Voltage Regulator https://amzn.to/3F0dfc1 (Mitch)
Gifting music on Bandcamp Friday https://isitbandcampfriday.com/ (Mitch)
Support independent artists, buy merch, and swag (Emiko)
Allied Catalogs https://worldradiohistory.com/Electronics_Catalogs.htm (Jeremy)
Lucius https://amzn.to/3BZ4PPX (Jeremy)
Music and Audio: A User Guide To Better Sound https://www.musicandaudioguide.com (Brian)
Cork Platter Mats https://analogrestorations.com (Ian)
Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original https://amzn.to/3qhfpja (Ian)
R. Crumb's Heroes of Blues, Jazz & Country https://amzn.to/3CX66bF (Ian)
Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century https://amzn.to/304czTP (Ian)
Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All https://www.arcofall.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios https://blackcircleradio.com
#audiophile #hifi #music
• 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

A Conversation with An Icon: Gayle Sanders of MartinLogan and Eikon Audio Oct 27, 2021

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Audio industry icon, Gayle Sanders, the founder of MartinLogan and Eikon Audio joins the Ecoustics team for a trip down memory lane as we discuss the origin and history of one of the most important high-end audio loudspeaker brands and the birth of his next generation loudspeaker brand that is already shaking up the market. Everything you ever wanted to know about the award-winning MartinLogan electrostatic loudspeakers and Eikon Audio's newest loudspeaker before its official premiere.
Find more information on Eikon Audio here: https://www.eikonaudio.com
Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.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

Don’t Take Hi-Fi So Seriously, An ecoustics Chat with Cheap Audio Man Oct 06, 2021

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In this episode meet Randy, aka cheapaudioman. He’s built-up one of fastest growing hi-fi channels of 2020-2021, in-part by shedding light on the absurdities of high-end audio industry. Learn about the origins of his channel, what he thinks is wrong with the audio industry, and what it means to be an audiophile. Randy has proven that getting good sound at home doesn’t need to be expensive if you know what to look for. By mixing humor and advice, Randy is welcoming a new generation of audiophiles who want to both enjoy their home stereo and have some fun at the same time.
Host: Brian Mitchell, Founder ecoustics
Guest: Randall Messman (aka cheapaudioman)
Cheapaudioman YouTube channel;
https://www.youtube.com/c/cheapaudioman
Cheapaudioman social channels:
https://www.facebook.com/cheapaudioman
https://www.instagram.com/cheapaudioman/
https://twitter.com/cheapaudioman/
Support Randy:
https://www.patreon.com/cheapaudioman
Between 2 Speakers - Episode 1 - New Record Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONSUEXQhPho
Hear more podcasts:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/
Our homepage:
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#audiophile #hifi #cheapaudioman #randy #interview #ecoustics #sony #kef #elac #smsl #jbl #speakers #amplifiers #dacs #turntables #hometheater #stereo #music #humor #comedy #youtube #comedian #homeaudio
• 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

Losing the Next Generation of Audiophiles: An ecoustics Roundtable Sep 16, 2021

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The high-end audio industry has a problem that has been swept under the rug for decades. Age. The ecoustics team takes a deep dive into the generational issue and why it's been so hard to attract the next generation of audiophiles. Is it the culture or prices that have made it so hard to attract new blood?
This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:
Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Lauren Halliday - Music Editor - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/lauren-halliday/
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Jeremy Sikora - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/ohm-acoustics-loudspeakers/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-affordable-phono-cartridges/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-vinyl-accessories/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-audio-accessories/
Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com
#audiophile #ohmspeakers #ohmwalsh #audiokarma #instagram #facebook #headfi #hifi #budgetaudio #vintageaudio #turntables #loudspeakers #vinylcommunity #audiocommunity #vinyl #cartridges #mcintosh #phonostage #bosch #marantz #records #audiophilecommunity #hificommunity #forums #chatboards #newbie #avnews #avchat #ecoustics #avforums #audioforums #audiophiles
• 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

Is Hi-Res Audio More Hype Than Reality? An Industry Insider's PhD Perspective Sep 04, 2021

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We go on the record this week with Dr. Mark Waldrep; an innovator, educator, and author of the book “Music and Audio: A User Guide to Better Sound.” After more than 40 years in the audio and music industry as an audio engineer, music producer, and owner of a Hi-Res audio music label (AIX Records) and download platform (iTrax.com), Dr. Waldrep has some rather candid views about the state of the high-end audio industry and its marketing campaign to sell Hi-Res audio to the masses.
Host: Brian Mitchell, Founder ecoustics
Guest: Dr. Mark Waldrep, M.A., M.F.A., M.S., Ph.D. Professor of Audio Engineering, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Original music by The Arc of All
Voice-Over Provided by Todd Harrell of https://www.sspunlimited.com
Produced by Black Circle Studios
Related links:
https://www.realhd-audio.com
https://www.realhd-audio.com/?p=6713 (HD-Audio Challenge II)
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/spotify-hifi-wishful-thinking/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-music-lossless-dolby-atmos-upgrade/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/lossless-music-streaming-confusion/
#audiophile #highendaudio #audioengineering #hifi #music #proaudio #hiresaudio #hiresmusic #redbook #cd #sacd #dsd #cdquality #digitalaudio #compactdisc #lossless #hireslossless #spatialaudio #immersiveaudio #stereo #amazon #apple #spotify #metadata #audiomastering #audioproduction #musicindustry #mqa #badcompany #musiclabels #mp3 #lossy #loudnesswars #fidelity #ecoustics #stayhifi
• 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

Kicking and Screaming: Why Physical Media Refuses to Die in the Digital Age Aug 09, 2021

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Physical media is dead right? The 2021 H1 sales data would beg to differ. Americans purchased more than 20 million new records during the first 6 months of 2021, 18 million new CDs, and over 100,000 new audio cassettes. Physical media is the only “real” way artists make money – especially when they have not toured for the past 18 months. We have strong opinions about this and you might want to find out why physical media and the concept of “ownership” is refusing to die.
This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:
Brian Mitchell - Founder - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/brian-mitchell
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Eric Pye - Vintage Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/aurthor/eric-pye
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/
Original Music by The Arc of All - https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice-Over by Todd Harrell - https://www.sspunlimited.com
Related Resources:
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/cassettes-refuse-to-die/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/discogs-driving-record-sales/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/vinyl-sales-double-half-2021/
#hifi #ecoustics #audiophile #audio #music #physicalmedia #physicalmusic #royalties #musicians #podcast #hifinews #audionews #sound #audioindustry #musicindustry #vinyl #cassettes #cds #playback #streaming #musicstreaming
• 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

VOD and the Future of Movies Post-COVID - An ecoustics roundtable Jul 14, 2021

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The ecoustics team takes a hard look at the future of VOD, movies, movie theaters, and how we all adapted to a new reality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Black Widow has already proven that moviegoers are desperate for stale popcorn and mayhem on the big screen, but the opening weekend VOD numbers tell a very different story and suggest that millions of consumers have warmed to the idea of blockbuster movies at home.
This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:
Brian Mitchell - Founder - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/brian-mitchell
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/
Original Music by The Arc of All - https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice-Over by Todd Harrell - https://www.sspunlimited.com
#ecoustics #blockbuster #moviestreaming #movierentals #latefees #intheaters #bosch #walshohm #ohmspeakers #darthvader #markhamill #itonya #f9 #driveinmovies #covid #hollywood #hbomax #boxoffice #aquietplace2 #cruella #boxofficemojo #trolls #trollsworldtour #soulmovie #godzillavskong #warnerbros #sonypictures #jamesbond #danielcraig #notimetodie #intheheights #dune #disney #videostreaming #wonderwoman #amctheatres #comcast #roku #hisense #walmart #cabletv #bluray #movies #hometheater #VOD #disneyplus #blackwidow #cinema #marvelmcu #netflix #starwars
• 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

Record Store Day 2021: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Jun 21, 2021

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Record Store Day has turned into a global celebration of music and a very important event for the music industry, independent record store owners, and those of us committed to vinyl playback. Music fans around the globe just celebrated Part One of Record Store Day 2021, and while for most the day was a huge success, not everything about it went off without a hitch.
The flippers and gougers have returned. Grumblings about favoritism towards specific retailers abound and we interviewed one Michigan-based retailer who had a lot to say about the importance of the day and the politics behind it. The ecoustics team digs deep into the topic and how it was experienced across N. America.
Special thank you to Jordan Pries, co-owner of The Electric Kitsch in Bay City, Michigan for taking the time to have this conversation with us. More information on the store here: https://www.facebook.com/electrickitsch
This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Jeremy Sikora - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/
Original Music by The Arc of All - https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice-Over by Todd Harrell - https://www.sspunlimited.com
Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/record-store-day-2021-06-12-report/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/record-store-day-2021-release-list/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/record-store-day-2021-06-12/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/the-record-strikes-back-episode-1/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/blue-note-tone-poet-episode-3/
https://www.ecoustics.com/home-audio/phono/
https://www.ecoustics.com/music/
• 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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