Darko.Audio podcast
Darko.Audio podcast is a show for music-first audiophiles, hosted by John Darko. It covers topics related to high-fidelity audio, music listening, and audio equipment. The podcast aims to help listeners get the most out of their music experience.
Episodes
#69 - Schiit Buf, 5 dongle DACs, GaNFETs & Gustard
This episode brought to you by Bowers & Wilkins
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w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
π As discussed in this episode...
0:00 Intro
0:49 Schiit
8:45 GaN
31:11 Dongle DACs
45:01 Gustard
53:21 Aune
Schiit Buf
π https://darko.audio/2026/04/schiit-announces-buf-a-99-tube-buffer/
Five dongle DACs for your consideration
π https://darko.audio/2026/07/five-dongle-dacs-for-your-consider
#68 - Get more from the WiiM Pro/Plus & Ultra + HiFiMAN Unveiled
This episode brought to you by Vienna High-End
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w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
1:02 Alternative use cases for the WiiM Pro / Plus / Ultra
9:04 HiFiMAN
23:47 HiFiMAN (again)
37:21 FangSound
π As seen in this video...
WiiM Pro
π https://amzn.to/4cXljwO
WiiM Pro Plus
π https://amzn.to/48ulezi
WiiM Ultra
π https://amzn.to/4eTX7Ob
HiFiMAN Edit
#67 - Srajan's hi-fi hierarchy, MOONDROP Skyland, DUNU Concept R & more
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w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
0:50 Moondrop
30:07 spl & Zu
1:08:40 Dunu
1:18:47 Audalytic / Gustard
1:30:54 Srajan's hi-fi hierarchy
1:46:39 Campfire
π As discussed in this episode...
Moondrop Skyland
π https://amzn.to/46d4ivX
DUNU Concept R
π https://amzn.to/3MEc77k
Zu Method subwoofer
π https://www.zuaudio.com/subwoofe
#66 - These ARE the HEADPHONES you are looking for (& more)
This episode brought to you by the Eversolo PLAY
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w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
1:21 FiiO
43:23 Shanling
52:04 Aune
1:03:31 Schiit
1:09:41 Spotify Lossless (again)
π As mentioned in this episode...
FiiO FT7
π https://amzn.to/3YDraQU
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/fiio-ft7/
Shanling SCD3.3
π https://darko.audio/2025/11/shanlings-scd3-3-is-an-cd-sacd-pla
#65 - Spotify Lossless: too little, too late?
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
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0:00 Intro
0:41 Spotify Lossless
17:40 Topping
33:20 DALI
40:54 Node Audio
48:31 HiFiMAN
59:37 Kinki x Vinshine
π As seen in this video...
Spotify Lossless
π https://darko.audio/2025/09/spotify-lossless-lands-at-last/
DALI KUPID
π https://darko.audio/2025/
#64 - A $120 hi-fi rack that DOESN'T look awful
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w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
0:46 Shanling
7:37 Virtual Hi-Fi
14:05 Co-linear Acoustics
30:45 FitUEyes
51:04 Bluesound
58:32 Qualio Audio
1:03:12 Hiby
1:10:03 iFi / SilentPower
1:20:00 Exact Express & Furutech
π As discussed in this episode...
Shanling
π https://amzn.to/4fsQTTM
π https://darko.audio/2025/08/shanlings-cd80
#63 - 12 albums for your next hi-fi demo
w/ Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna
π This episode brought to you by Bowers & Wilkins
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π Darko's choices:
Was (Not Was) - Out Come The Freaks (1984)
π https://amzn.to/44gVK6H
π https://www.discogs.com/master/55697-Was-Not-Was-The-Woodwork-Squeaks
Thin White Rope - The Ruby Sea (1991)
π https://amzn.to/3GaMEPO
π https://www.discogs.com/master/236818-Thin-White-Rope-T
#62 - Pixies & R.E.M. in Dolby Atmos, 3D-printed speakers & more
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w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
0:51 Zu Audio
4:09 Sennheiser & aptX Lossless
11:11 3D-printed speakers
26:08 Cambridge Audio
34:10 Stack Audio
41:04 Chord Electronics
50:50 OnFilter
1:07:05 Pixies & R.E.M.
π As discussed in this episode...
Sennheiser BTD 700 (Yes, I mistakenly call it the 'BDT 700' in this episode π )
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#61 - It's the end of hi-fi show coverage as we know it (and I feel fine)
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w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
This episode of the Darko.Audio podcast with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen is audio only. Why? Because the subject matter is what we might call 'inside baseball'. Srajan and I pull apart the hi-fi show model to question what we can learn from hi-fi show demos as they currently stand; and how the limitations of s
#60 - Flatten your vinyl records w/ Pro-Ject (& more)
This episode brought to you by Munich High-End 2025
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w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
0:59 Pro-Ject
8:46 Kinki Studio
20:02 Shanling
29:57 Meze
47:28 Musical Fidelity
55:33 DMAX
π As discussed in this episode...
Pro-Ject Flatten It
π https://darko.audio/2025/03/say-buh-bye-to-warped-vinyl-with-pro-jects-flatten-it/
Musical Fidelity X-Tube
π
The Auralic Aquila X3 in more detail w/ Xuanqian Wang
w/ Auralic's ex-CEO Xuanqian Wang
This episode brought to you by High-End Munich 2025
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Auralic Aquila X3
π https://darko.audio/2025/01/auralic-readies-aquila-x3-network-streamer/
Auralic Aquila X3 online configuration tool
π http://x3.auralic.com/
Laurence Dickie discusses Vivid Kaya 90, S12 loudspeakers
w/ Vivid Audio's Laurence Dickie
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Vivid Kaya series
π https://vividaudio.com/kaya/
#59 - Back to the Future-Fi w/ AURALIC & more
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w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
0:42 Auralic
24:10 Zu Audio
37:48 T+A
46:54 Aune
59:34 FiiO / Snowski
1:04:23 LAiV
π As discussed in this podcast
AURALIC Aquila X3
π https://darko.audio/2025/01/auralic-readies-aquila-x3-network-streamer/
FiiO / Snowski Retro Nano
π https://darko.audio/2025/01/a-usb-bluetooth-dac-that-l
10 hi-fi 'myths' busted by Eelco Grimm
w/ Eelco Grimm
π https://www.grimmaudio.com/
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#58 - Klipsch vs. OJAS + a CD transport that rips CDs
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w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
βοΈ PATREON
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π OJAS x KLIPSCH kO-R1
https://www.klipsch.com/uk/products/klipsch-ojas-ko-r1-ko-r1-2-way-multicell-loudspeaker
π Aune SR7000
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/aune-sr-7000/
π Aune AR5000
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/aune-ar5000/
π Focal Diva Ut
What's going on inside an β¬18,000 streaming DAC?
w/ Eelco Grimm
Grimm MU2 preview: https://darko.audio/2024/09/in-berlin-for-review-the-grimm-mu2/
PATREON βοΈ:
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#57 - Do they SUCK or do they BLOW? (+ Rotel, Pro-Ject & LAiV)
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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0:00 Intro
0:00 Dyson
18:33 ROTEL
29:44 LAiV
43:34 Astell&Kern
57:46 LessLoss
1:13:50 Pro-Ject
π As mentioned in this podcast...
Dyson OnTrac
π https://www.dyson.com/headphones
Rotel A8
π https://darko.audio/2024/07/rotel-readies-affordable-a8-integrated-but-theres-a-catch/
10 MORE hi-fi myths busted by Peter Comeau
w/ IAG's Peter Comeau
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SHOW NOTES:
#56 - If EVERY hi-fi manufacturer did this... (+ FiiO, IKEA & Triangle)
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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0:00 Meze Alba
22:55 Linear Tube Audio Velo & Aero
40:35 FiiO DM13 & K11 R2R
46:57 Palma DHS-1
52:43 IKEA MITTZON
58:02 [ANON]
1:09:22 TRIANGLE
1:15:00 iFi / Silent Power, Exact Express
π As discussed in
#55 - We wish we'd known this earlier...
with Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna
This episode is brought to you by T+A:
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Show notes up at Darko.Audio
PATREON:
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https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna
Small ROOM ACOUSTICS for beginners
with Jesco Lohan
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0:00 Intro
1:26 Voodoo
3:57 RT60
8:04 SchrΓΆder
13:04 Bass first
16:29 Priorities
18:02 One surface
21:25 Side walls
22:30 Open plan
25:43 Curtains
27:25 Furniture
31:20 Wishful thinking
32:59 Room vs. speakers
35:30 Speaker position
40:02 Rugs
40:50 Object
#54 - Best smartphone for wired headphones in 2024?
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with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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0:00 Sony Xperia 1 VI
22:26 Monacoustic & Fyne
42:32 Moondrop MIAD 01
58:11 Basel Acoustics
1:05:25 Marantz Model M1
1:18:35 PSI, Cube & Camerton
π As mentioned in this podcast...
Sony Xperia 1 VI
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#53 - "Move over, Denafrips", more on Dolby Atmosβ’ + Record Store Day '24
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with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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βοΈ www.patreon.com/johndarko
π As discussed in this episode...
π As mentioned in this podcast...
Record Store Day
π https://recordstoreday.com/
LAiV
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/laiv-audio-harmony-dac/
π https://www.
#52 - %THD: why is it MISLEADING?
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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π As discussed in this episode...
Tektron Audio
https://www.tektron-italia.com/en/home/
Tektron review on 6moons
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/tektron-italia-neptune/
FiiO CP13
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#51 - What are the differences between CLASS D, CLASS A/B and CLASS A amplifiers?
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
This episode is brought to you by Marantz:
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π As discussed in this episode...
Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition
π https://darko.audio/2024/01/shock-horror-naim-goes-class-d-with-uniti-nova-pe/
Hifi Rose RA280
π https://darko.audio/2024/02/hifi-rose-announces-ra280-a-less-b
#50: Yamaha, Rotel, Clayton Shaw & Scansonic HD
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
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π As mentioned in this podcast...
Rotel RAS-5000
https://darko.audio/2023/11/rotel-readies-ras-5000-super-integrated-amplifier/
Yamaha HS3 & HS4
https://darko.audio/2023/11/yamahas-hs3-hs4-are-power
pbthal.
With pbthal.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- Beniospit β Hybrid-rhythms
#49 - Arcam, Marantz, Neumann, Acoustic Energy and Dutch & Dutch
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
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π As mentioned in this podcast...
Neumann KH120 II
π https://darko.audio/2023/10/neumanns-kh120-ii-are-room-correctable-active-loudspeakers/
Marantz CD50n & Model 50
π https://darko.audio/2023/10/ma
#48 - FiiO FT3, iFi & aptX Lossless Bluetooth, HEDDphone 2 and AGD GaNTube
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
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π As mentioned in this podcast...
FiiO FT3
π https://amzn.to/3rXHwat
iFi Neo iDSD 2
π https://amzn.to/3M9o4hI
π https://darko.audio/2023/10/ifi-brings-lossless-bluetooth-home-but-theres-a-catch/
A
10 HI-FI MYTHS BUSTED! w/ Peter Comeau
With IAG's Peter Comeau
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Producer: Nick McCorriston www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- Beniospit β Hybrid-rhythms
John & Srajan review the Zu DWX
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
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Producer: Nick McCorriston www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- Beniospit β Hybrid-rhythms
Campfire, Sennheiser, Sony, Roon & more w/ Alessandro Cortini
With Alessandro Cortini
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SHOW NOTES: https://darko.audio/2023/08/podcast-alessandro-cortini-on-campfire-sennheiser-sony-more/
Producer: Nick McCorriston www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- Beniospit β Hybrid-rhythms
Schiit Urd (& Syn) w/ Jason Stoddard
with Schiit Audio co-founder Jason Stoddard
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SHOW NOTES over at Darko.Audio
Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#47 - Rick Rubin on 60 mins, Dolby Atmos & audiophile red flags
with Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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Show notes at Darko.Audio
Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
David Morley talks ambient techno, R&S and Barry Lyndon
with electronic musician David Morley.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Sennheiser IE 900, IE 600 & IE 200: the what & the why
with Sennheiser's Jermo KΓΆhnke
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#46 - AXPONA 2023 review + MQA goes into administration
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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Show notes at Darko.Audio
Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Why BIGGER loudspeakers are BETTER
with IAG's Peter Comeau.
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Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#45 - Made in China + Why no negative reviews?
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Using a portable audio player as a music server and/or streamer?
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Bluetooth STILL can't do hi-res audio BUT...
With Sound + Image's Jez Ford.
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Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
John & Srajan review the SHANLING M3 ULTRA
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#44 - Room Acoustics + dCS, Schiit, Wharfedale & Campfire
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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Show notes at Darko.Audio
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#43 - Is vinyl REALLY outselling CDs? Do 'audiophile' network switches REALLY sound better?
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Berlin's techno connection w/ Heiko Hoffmann
With Heiko Hoffmann.
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Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/12/podcast-berlins-techno-connection-w-heiko-hoffmann/
Heiko Hoffmann is a music journalist, curator, lecturer and consultant. He was editor-in-chief of Groove magazine, a leading electronic music magazine, for almost two decades and has hosted his o
10 years of this Schiit w/ Jason Stoddard
with Schiit co-founder Jason Stoddard
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Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Darko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links.
#42 - Thorens TD1500, NVIDIA Shield TV Pro & CAF 2022
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit
John & Srajan review the Meze 109 Pro
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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BUY Meze 109 Pro:
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SHOW NOTES: https://darko.audio/2022/11/podcast-meze-109-pro-review-w-john-srajan/
Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Da
The C 3050LE isn't your father's NAD amplifier(but sure as hell looks like it)
w/ NAD's Product Manager Cas Oostvogel
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Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#41 - IKEA ObegrΓ€nsad, Roon 2.0 & Talking Heads in Dolby Atmos
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/10/podcast-41-ikea-obergransad-roon-2-0-talking-heads-in-dolby-atmos/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Inside the MISSION 770 & 700 w/ designer Peter Comeau
with IAG's Peter Comeau.
ππ» This episode is brought to you by Marantz:
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PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
SHOW NOTES: https://darko.audio/2022/10/podcast-inside-the-mission-770-700-w-designer-peter-comeau/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Inside the PSB Passif 50 (& more) w/ Paul Barton
with PSB's Paul Barton.
ππ» This episode is brought to you by AudioQuest:
https://www.audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures/
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
SHOW NOTES: https://darko.audio/2022/10/podcast-inside-the-psb-passif-50-more-w-paul-barton/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Roon ARC is your very own private streaming service
with Roon Labs CEO Enno Vandermeer.
ππ» This episode is brought to you by AudioQuest:
https://www.audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures/
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
SHOW NOTES: https://darko.audio/2022/09/podcast-roon-arc-is-your-very-own-private-streaming-service/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
John & Srajan review the Mark Levinson No. 5909
With 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
ππ» This video is brought to you by Schiit Audio:
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PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
SHOW NOTES: https://darko.audio/2022/09/mark-levinson-no-5909-a-podcast-review/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Inside the Bluesound POWERNODE EDGE
With Bluesound's Matt Simmonds.
ππ» This video is brought to you by Schiit Audio:
https://www.schiit.com/
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/08/podcast-inside-the-bluesound-powernode-edge/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
EXPERT OPINION: Mark Jenkins goes deep on digital audio
With Antipodes Audio's Mark Jenkins
ππ» This video is brought to you by Schiit Audio:
https://www.schiit.com/
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/08/expert-opinion-mark-jenkins-goes-deep-on-digital-audio/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#40 - A different take on the MoFi scandal + Future-Fi streaming volatility?
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna
Show notes: COMING SOON
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Inside the Buchardt A700 with Mads Buchardt
With Buchardt Audio founder Mads Buchardt.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/07/podcast-inside-the-buchardt-a700-with-mads-buchardt/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Inside Dynaudio's Focus 30 w/ chief engineer Stephen Entwistle
With Dynaudio's Chief Acoustics Engineer Stephen Entwistle
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/07/podcast-inside-dynaudios-focus-30-streaming-active-loudspeaker/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
The REAL value of measurements w/ Golden Sound
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna & Cameron from Golden Sound.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna
https://www.patreon.com/goldensound
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/07/podcast-the-real-value-of-measurements/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#39 - Five years of Future-Fi!
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/06/podcast-39-five-years-of-future-fi/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#38 - BUYING YOUR FIRST (and second) HI-FI SYSTEM
With 6moons' Srajan Ebaen: https://6moons.com/
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/06/podcast-38-buying-your-first-and-second-hi-fi-system/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#37 - Munich High-End 2022 review + Marantz, dCS & Adam Audio
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/05/podcast-37-munich-high-end-2022-review/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Inside KEF's LS60 Wireless w/ designer Jack Oclee-Brown
With GP Acoustics' VP of Technology Jack Oclee-Brown.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/05/kef-celebrates-sixty-years-with-the-ls60-wireless/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#36 - Munich 2022 preview / AXPONA 2022 review
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/05/podcast-36-munich-2022-preview-axpona-2022-review/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#35 - The best desktop speakers you've never heard of!
With 6moons' Srajan Ebaen: https://6moons.com/
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/04/podcast-35-dmax-super-cube-sc5-review/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
This episode is brought to you by Roon:
https://roonlabs.com/
#34 - Buying used gear + Mission, dCS/Tidal, Roon & Totem
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/04/podcast-34-buying-used-gear-mission-roon-totem/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#33 - How much amplifier power do we REALLY need? (+ many other stories)
With 6moons' Srajan Ebaen: https://6moons.com/
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/03/podcast-33-how-much-amplifier-power-do-we-really-need/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
This episode is brought to you by Roon:
https://roonlabs.com/
#32 - Cheap Music Streamers + Marantz, Schiit & Sony
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/02/podcast-32-cheap-music-streamers-sony-schiit-marantz/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Inside the Chord Mojo 2 w/ designer Rob Watts
With Chord Electronics consultant Rob Watts, designer of the Mojo 2 DAC / headphone amplifier.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/01/not-a-review-of-the-chord-electronics-mojo-2/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#31 - DACs! DACs! DACs! + JBL, Mark Levinson & Cambridge Audio
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/01/podcast-31-dacs-dacs-dacs-ces-2022-news/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#30 - Bass for beginners (and beyond)
With 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
https://6moons.com/
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/01/podcast-30-bass-for-beginners-and-beyond/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#29 - Touchscreens & End-of-year lists
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2021/12/podcast-29-touchscreens-end-of-year-lists/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#28 - Audiolab 6000A Play review, CAF 2021 & value perception
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2021/11/podcast-28-audiolab-6000a-play-review-caf-2021-value-perception/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#27 - Working hours, the placebo effect 'conspiracy' & cheap streaming
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2021/10/podcast-27-working-hours-placebo-effects-cheap-streaming/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#26 - MORE beginner hi-fi talk
with Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
https://twitteringmachines.com/
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2021/09/podcast-26-more-beginner-hi-fi-talk/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#25 - For hi-fi beginners ONLY
with Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
https://twitteringmachines.com/
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2021/08/podcast-25-for-hi-fi-beginners-only/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
#24 - Apple Music's lossless hi-res & Spatial Audio, CD players & rooEXTEND
with Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
https://twitteringmachines.com/
Show notes: https://darko.audio/2021/06/podcast-apple-musics-hi-res-lossless-spatial-audio/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
KEF's KC62 subwoofer in plain English with Jack Oclee-Brown
With KEF's VP of Technology Jack Oclee-Brown.
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
for associated music playlists + exclusive video content
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pitt
EXPERT OPINION: Jonathan Novick (Audio Precision) on measuring audio gear
RMAF '15: What The Specs Donβt Tell Youβ¦ And Why
https://youtu.be/2V6YN-mshmY
Upcoming Meeting: AES SGS Research Colloquium #5: Listening Tests vs. Measurements:
https://www.aes.org/sections/southgerman/blog/2021/4/meeting-2021-4-20
Audio Precision:
https://www.ap.com/
Audio Engineering Society:
https://www.aes.org/
Consumer Technology Association:
https://www.cta.tech/
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