Shows
Darko.Audio podcast#62 - Pixies & R.E.M. in Dolby Atmos, 3D-printed speakers & moreThis episode brought to you by AudioQuest
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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.
👉 As discussed in this episode...
Sennheiser BTD 700 (Yes, I mistakenly call it the 'BDT 700' in this episode 🙄 )
🛒 https://amzn.to/4jRNYEG
📖 https://darko.audio/2025/06/add-aptx-lossless-to-any-smartphone-for-e50/
Chord Electronics Suze Amp system
📖 https://darko.audio/2025/06/chords-suzi-turns-the-hugo-2-2go-into-a-streaming-amplifier/
Cambridge Audio MXW 70
📖 https://darko.audio/2025/06/cambridges-mxw70-is-a-599-class-d-power-amplifier/
Stack Audio:
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/stack-audio-rack-use/
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/stack-audio-auva-70/
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/stack-audio-vinyl-helpers/
Virtual Hifi:
📖 https://6moon...2025-06-161h 16
Darko.Audio podcast#61 - It's the end of hi-fi show coverage as we know it (and I feel fine)This episode is brought to you by AudioQuest
👉 https://bit.ly/4fIkmaU
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 show demos prevent the press from relaying meaningful insight to their audiences.2025-06-111h 27
Darko.Audio podcast#60 - Flatten your vinyl records w/ Pro-Ject (& more)This episode brought to you by Munich High-End 2025
👉 https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.html
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
👉 As discussed in this episode...
Pro-Ject Flatten It
📖 https://darko.audio/2025/03/say-buh-bye-to-warped-vinyl-with-pro-jects-flatten-it/
Musical Fidelity X-Tube
📖 https://darko.audio/2025/03/how-to-add-tubes-to-any-dac-streamer-or-cd-player-for-e499/
Shanling Onix Zenith XST20
📖 https://darko.audio/2025/03/the-onix-zenith-xst20-is-a-new-sacd-transport-from-shanling/
Kinki Studio x Vinshine Tai Hang
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/tai-hang/
Meze Poet
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/meze-poet/
DMAX PH61
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/dmax-ph61/
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
🛒 https://audioadvice.io/Audioquest
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
🛒 https://howl.me/ck...2025-04-061h 10
Darko.Audio podcastThe Auralic Aquila X3 in more detail w/ Xuanqian Wangw/ Auralic's ex-CEO Xuanqian Wang
This episode brought to you by High-End Munich 2025
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Auralic Aquila X3
👉 https://darko.audio/2025/01/auralic-readies-aquila-x3-network-streamer/
Auralic Aquila X3 online configuration tool
👉 http://x3.auralic.com/2025-03-1754 min
Darko.Audio podcast#59 - Back to the Future-Fi w/ AURALIC & moreThis episode is brought to you by AudioQuest:
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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
👉 As discussed in this podcast
AURALIC Aquila X3
📖 https://darko.audio/2025/01/auralic-readies-aquila-x3-network-streamer/
FiiO / Snowski Retro Nano
📖 https://darko.audio/2025/01/a-usb-bluetooth-dac-that-looks-like-a-cassette-tape/
T+A Pulsar S130
📖 https://darko.audio/2025/01/tas-pulsar-s-130-are-designed-for-sub-optimal-listening-rooms/
Zu Method monitor & sub:
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/zu-method/
Aune S17Pro Evo
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/aune-s17pro-evo/
Laiv µDDC
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/laiv-uddc/
☕️ PATREON
www.patreon.com/johndarko2025-01-281h 17
Darko.Audio podcast#58 - Klipsch vs. OJAS + a CD transport that rips CDsThis episode is brought to you by AudioQuest:
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w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
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📖 OJAS x KLIPSCH kO-R1
https://www.klipsch.com/uk/products/klipsch-ojas-ko-r1-ko-r1-2-way-multicell-loudspeaker
📖 Aune SR7000
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/aune-sr-7000/
📖 Aune AR5000
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/aune-ar5000/
📖 Focal Diva Utopia
https://darko.audio/2024/10/focals-diva-utopia-is-future-fi-for-cashed-up-listeners/
📖 Singxer SA-90
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/singxer-sa-90/
📖 Shanling CR60
https://darko.audio/2024/09/shanlings-cr60-is-a-269-cd-transport-cd-ripper/
📖 Voxativ Hagen2
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/voxativ-hagen-2/2024-10-211h 14
Darko.Audio podcastWhat's going on inside an €18,000 streaming DAC?w/ Eelco Grimm
Grimm MU2 preview: https://darko.audio/2024/09/in-berlin-for-review-the-grimm-mu2/
PATREON ☕️:
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Darko.Audio podcast#57 - Do they SUCK or do they BLOW? (+ Rotel, Pro-Ject & LAiV)with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
This episode is brought to you by AudioQuest:
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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
👉 As mentioned in this podcast...
Dyson OnTrac
📖 https://www.dyson.com/headphones
Rotel A8
📖 https://darko.audio/2024/07/rotel-readies-affordable-a8-integrated-but-theres-a-catch/
Laiv Harmony HP2A
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/laiv-hp2a/
Astell&Kern Activo P1
📖 https://darko.audio/2024/07/astellkerns-activo-p1-dap-takes-a-swing-at-the-mainstream/
Forza Audioworks C-MARC headphone cables
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/forza-audioworks-medicine/
LessLoss Firewall for Headphones
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/lessloss-firewall-for-headphones/
Pro-Ject Debut Pro B
📖 https://darko.audio/2024/08/pro-ject-readies-balanced-equipped-debut-pro-b/
📖 https://www.henleyaudio.co.uk/tech-support/turntable-support/true-balanced-connections/2024-08-301h 35
Darko.Audio podcast#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
👉 As discussed in this podcast...
FiiO DM13
📖 https://darko.audio/2024/07/a-portable-cd-player-in-2024/
FiiO K11 R2R
📖 https://darko.audio/2024/07/is-fiios-k11-the-most-affordable-r2r-dac-available-right-now/
IKEA MITTZON room treatments
📖 https://darko.audio/2024/06/cheap-easy-room-treatment-with-ikeas-new-mittzon-range/
Palma DHS-1
📖 https://6moons.com/industry_articles/yo-palma/
Triangle Capella
📖 https://darko.audio/2024/07/french-future-fi-triangle-capella-streaming-speakers/
Exact Express & Silent Power
📖 https://6moons.com/audior...2024-07-201h 39
Darko.Audio podcast#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
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https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna2024-07-021h 56
Darko.Audio podcastSmall ROOM ACOUSTICS for beginnerswith Jesco Lohan
This episode is brought to you by T+A:
👉 https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/
Care to buy me a ☕️? https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
0:00 Intro
1:26 Voodoo
3:57 RT60
8:04 Schröder
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 size
42:32 Walls
45:17 Windows
47:24 Windows again
48:31 Narrow or wide
52:24 Room Correction Software
55:22 DSP again
59:17 Late night listening
1:00:28 All speakers
1:02:29 Music choices
👉 As mentioned in this video...
All room treatment/s by Vicoustic
📖 https://audioadvice.io/Vicoustic
What are those green speakers?
🛒 https://howl.me/cl1S8kB69fo
Jesco's website
📖 https...2024-06-071h 06
Darko.Audio podcast#54 - Best smartphone for wired headphones in 2024?This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:
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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
👉 As mentioned in this podcast...
Sony Xperia 1 VI
🛒 https://amzn.to/3VlGC3s
FiiO KA2
🛒 https://amzn.to/4efK5rQ
Moondrop MIAD-01
📖 https://moondroplab.com/en/products/miad01
Marantz Model M1
🛒 https://www.audioadvice.com/marantz-model-m1-wireless-streaming-amp-2-1?referral=darko
Campfire Bonneville
📖 https://www.campfireaudio.com/products/bonneville
Campfire Holocene
📖 https://www.campfireaudio.com/products/holocene
MonAcoustics web...2024-06-021h 23
Darko.Audio podcast#53 - "Move over, Denafrips", more on Dolby Atmos™ + Record Store Day '24This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:
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with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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👉 As discussed in this episode...
👉 As mentioned in this podcast...
Record Store Day
📖 https://recordstoreday.com/
LAiV
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/laiv-audio-harmony-dac/
📖 https://www.laiv.audio
Plexamp & Audiolab
📖 https://darko.audio/2024/04/audiolab-adds-plexamp-support-to-9000n-streaming-dac/
Lindemann
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/lindemann-move/
📖 https://lindemann-audio.de/?lang=en
Steven Wilson & Dolby Atmos
📖 https://darko.audio/2024/04/pmc-steven-wilson-to-demonstrate-dolby-atmos-in-munich/
Austin Audio Works
https://6moons.com/industry_articles/austin-audioworks/
https://austinaudioworks.com2024-04-221h 52
Darko.Audio podcast#52 - %THD: why is it MISLEADING?with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
This episode is brought to you by Munich High-End 2024:
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👉 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
https://darko.audio/2024/02/a-portable-cassette-player-in-2024/
Astell & Kern SP3000T
https://darko.audio/2024/02/astellkerns-sp3000t-is-a-dap-with-tubes-inside/
PSI Audio
https://www.psiaudio.swiss
PSI Audio preview on 6moons
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/psi-audio-avaa-c214/
Q Acoustics M40 Micro Towers
https://darko.audio/2024/02/q-acoustics-introduces-the-m40-powered-micro-towers/
Exposure 3510 CD player
https...2024-03-131h 23
Darko.Audio podcast#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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👉 As discussed in this episode...
Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition
📖 https://darko.audio/2024/01/shock-horror-naim-goes-class-d-with-uniti-nova-pe/
Hifi Rose RA280
📖 https://darko.audio/2024/02/hifi-rose-announces-ra280-a-less-bonkers-ganfet-amplifier/
Antelope Audio Atlas i8
📖 https://en.antelopeaudio.com/products/atlas-i8/
Carbide Audio isolation footers
📖 http://carbide.audio
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-sapphire-micro-nano/
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-audio-diamond/
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-audio/
LHY Media Converter
📖 https://www.beatechnik.com/lhy-audio
📖 https://6moons.com/industry_articles/fmc/
RAAL 1995
📖 http://raalribbon...2024-02-131h 34
Darko.Audio podcast#50: Yamaha, Rotel, Clayton Shaw & Scansonic HDw/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
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👉 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-powered-but-not-active-loudspeakers/
Clayton Shaw Caladan
https://6moons.com/industry_articles/clayton-shaw-caladan/
https://claytonshawacousticlab.com
Scansonic Q Series
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/scansonic-q3/
Telos Audio
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/telos-audio-macro-ground-noise-reducer/
https://telos-audio.com.tw2023-11-271h 16
Darko.Audio podcast#49 - Arcam, Marantz, Neumann, Acoustic Energy and Dutch & Dutchw/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
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👉 As mentioned in this podcast...
Neumann KH120 II
📖 https://darko.audio/2023/10/neumanns-kh120-ii-are-room-correctable-active-loudspeakers/
Marantz CD50n & Model 50
📖 https://darko.audio/2023/10/marantz-announces-cd50n-cd-player-w-hdmi-arc-streaming/
📖 https://darko.audio/2023/10/marantz-musicality-the-model-50/
Dutch & Dutch 8c
📖 https://dutchdutch.com/
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/dutch-dutch-8c-bacch/
📖 https://www.bacch.com/ubacch
Acoustic Energy Corinium
📖 https://www.acoustic-energy.co.uk/
SoundKaos Vibra68
📖 https://www.soundkaos.com/vibra68
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/soundkaos-vibra68/
Boenicke SwingBase
📖 https://boenicke-audio.ch/products/accessories/swin...2023-11-051h 03
Darko.Audio podcast#48 - FiiO FT3, iFi & aptX Lossless Bluetooth, HEDDphone 2 and AGD GaNTubew/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
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👉 As mentioned in this podcast...
FiiO FT3
🛒 https://amzn.to/3rXHwat
iFi Neo iDSD 2
🛒 https://amzn.to/3M9o4hI
📖 https://darko.audio/2023/10/ifi-brings-lossless-bluetooth-home-but-theres-a-catch/
AGD GanTube88KT
📖 https://agdproduction.com/product/agd-gantube88kt-mkiii/
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/agdproductions/
HEDDphone 2
📖 https://darko.audio/2023/09/the-heddphone-two-has-been-on-the-treadmill/
📖 https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/heddphone-2/
Sony Xperia 1 V smartphone
🛒 https://amzn.to/48ZI1RR
Qualcomm aptX Lossless / Snapdragon Sound
📖 https://www.qualcomm.com/products/features/snapdragon-sound
Speci...2023-10-191h 07
Darko.Audio podcast10 HI-FI MYTHS BUSTED! w/ Peter ComeauWith IAG's Peter Comeau
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Producer: Nick McCorriston www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- Beniospit – Hybrid-rhythms2023-10-022h 02
Darko.Audio podcastJohn & Srajan review the Zu DWXwith 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
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SHOW NOTES over at Darko.Audio
Producer: Nick McCorriston www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- Beniospit – Hybrid-rhythms2023-09-041h 37
Darko.Audio podcastCampfire, Sennheiser, Sony, Roon & more w/ Alessandro CortiniWith 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 – Hybrid-rhythms2023-08-171h 24
Darko.Audio podcastSchiit Urd (& Syn) w/ Jason Stoddardwith Schiit Audio co-founder Jason Stoddard
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms2023-07-221h 10
Darko.Audio podcast#47 - Rick Rubin on 60 mins, Dolby Atmos & audiophile red flagswith Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms2023-07-031h 33
Darko.Audio podcastDavid Morley talks ambient techno, R&S and Barry Lyndonwith electronic musician David Morley.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms2023-06-191h 36
Darko.Audio podcastSennheiser IE 900, IE 600 & IE 200: the what & the whywith Sennheiser's Jermo Köhnke
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms2023-05-061h 33
Darko.Audio podcast#46 - AXPONA 2023 review + MQA goes into administrationWith Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms2023-04-2651 min
Darko.Audio podcastWhy BIGGER loudspeakers are BETTERwith IAG's Peter Comeau.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms2023-04-2354 min
Darko.Audio podcast#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-rhythms2023-04-151h 37
Darko.Audio podcastUsing a portable audio player as a music server and/or streamer?with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms2023-04-061h 16
Darko.Audio podcastBluetooth STILL can't do hi-res audio BUT...With Sound + Image's Jez Ford.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms2023-03-2957 min
Darko.Audio podcastJohn & Srajan review the SHANLING M3 ULTRAwith 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms2023-03-181h 42
Darko.Audio podcast#44 - Room Acoustics + dCS, Schiit, Wharfedale & CampfireWith Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms2023-03-092h 03
Darko.Audio podcast#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-rhythms2023-01-231h 33
Darko.Audio podcastBerlin's techno connection w/ Heiko HoffmannWith 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 own radio show. Heiko curated a photo and video exhibition, catalog and music compilation on the history of Berlin club culture called No Photos on the Dance Floor! Berlin 1989 – Today at CO Berlin. He works at electronic music platform Beatport and is a visiting professor at the Cliv...2022-12-291h 11
Darko.Audio podcast10 years of this Schiit w/ Jason Stoddardwith Schiit co-founder Jason Stoddard
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Darko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links.2022-12-171h 40
Darko.Audio podcast#42 - Thorens TD1500, NVIDIA Shield TV Pro & CAF 2022With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/12/podcast-42-thorens-td1500-nvidia-shield-tv-pro-caf-2022/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms2022-11-292h 07
Darko.Audio podcastJohn & Srajan review the Meze 109 Prowith 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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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
Darko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links.2022-11-081h 15
Darko.Audio podcastThe 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-rhythms2022-10-2641 min
Darko.Audio podcast#41 - IKEA Obegränsad, Roon 2.0 & Talking Heads in Dolby AtmosWith 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-rhythms2022-10-241h 17
Darko.Audio podcastInside the MISSION 770 & 700 w/ designer Peter Comeauwith IAG's Peter Comeau.
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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-rhythms2022-10-181h 02
Darko.Audio podcastInside the PSB Passif 50 (& more) w/ Paul Bartonwith PSB's Paul Barton.
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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-rhythms2022-10-0556 min
Darko.Audio podcastRoon ARC is your very own private streaming servicewith Roon Labs CEO Enno Vandermeer.
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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-rhythms2022-09-2032 min
Darko.Audio podcastJohn & Srajan review the Mark Levinson No. 5909With 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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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-rhythms2022-09-101h 26
Darko.Audio podcastInside the Bluesound POWERNODE EDGEWith Bluesound's Matt Simmonds.
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Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/08/podcast-inside-the-bluesound-powernode-edge/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms2022-08-3138 min
Darko.Audio podcastEXPERT OPINION: Mark Jenkins goes deep on digital audioWith Antipodes Audio's Mark Jenkins
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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-rhythms2022-08-281h 28
Darko.Audio podcastInside the Buchardt A700 with Mads BuchardtWith Buchardt Audio founder Mads Buchardt.
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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-rhythms2022-07-2649 min
Darko.Audio podcastInside Dynaudio's Focus 30 w/ chief engineer Stephen EntwistleWith Dynaudio's Chief Acoustics Engineer Stephen Entwistle
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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-rhythms2022-07-1948 min
Darko.Audio podcastThe REAL value of measurements w/ Golden SoundWith Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna & Cameron from Golden Sound.
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Show notes: https://darko.audio/2022/07/podcast-the-real-value-of-measurements/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms2022-07-101h 35
Darko.Audio podcast#39 - Five years of Future-Fi!With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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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-rhythms2022-06-241h 16
Darko.Audio podcast#38 - BUYING YOUR FIRST (and second) HI-FI SYSTEMWith 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-rhythms2022-06-142h 18
Darko.Audio podcast#37 - Munich High-End 2022 review + Marantz, dCS & Adam AudioWith Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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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-rhythms2022-05-291h 44
Darko.Audio podcastInside KEF's LS60 Wireless w/ designer Jack Oclee-BrownWith GP Acoustics' VP of Technology Jack Oclee-Brown.
PATREON:
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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-rhythms2022-05-171h 20
Darko.Audio podcast#36 - Munich 2022 preview / AXPONA 2022 reviewWith Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
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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-rhythms2022-05-071h 25
Darko.Audio podcast#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:
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Darko.Audio podcast#34 - Buying used gear + Mission, dCS/Tidal, Roon & TotemWith Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
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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-rhythms2022-04-0857 min
Darko.Audio podcast#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:
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Darko.Audio podcast#32 - Cheap Music Streamers + Marantz, Schiit & SonyWith Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
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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-rhythms2022-02-271h 21
Darko.Audio podcastInside the Chord Mojo 2 w/ designer Rob WattsWith Chord Electronics consultant Rob Watts, designer of the Mojo 2 DAC / headphone amplifier.
PATREON:
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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-rhythms2022-01-3152 min
Darko.Audio podcast#31 - DACs! DACs! DACs! + JBL, Mark Levinson & Cambridge AudioWith Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
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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-rhythms2022-01-261h 45
Darko.Audio podcast#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-rhythms2022-01-121h 49
Darko.Audio podcast#29 - Touchscreens & End-of-year listsWith Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
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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-rhythms2021-12-211h 37
Darko.Audio podcast#28 - Audiolab 6000A Play review, CAF 2021 & value perceptionWith 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-rhythms2021-11-171h 36
Darko.Audio podcast#27 - Working hours, the placebo effect 'conspiracy' & cheap streamingWith Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
PATREON:
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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-rhythms2021-10-301h 23
Darko.Audio podcast#26 - MORE beginner hi-fi talkwith 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-rhythms2021-09-041h 23
She's Not A Slut YET... A Cult Movie PodcastShe's Not A Slut YET - Episode 11- Donnie DarkoThe gang gets together and reviews Donnie DarkoThis podcast is for mature audiences only for language and adult content.Visit our private Facebook group SNASY Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/362391118362682/Visit our Instagram page @snasypodcast: https://www.instagram.com/snasypodcast/Email us at shesnotaslutyet@gmail.comMusic: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSources:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246578/2021-08-1355 min
Darko.Audio podcast#25 - For hi-fi beginners ONLYwith 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-rhythms2021-08-082h 19
Darko.Audio podcast#24 - Apple Music's lossless hi-res & Spatial Audio, CD players & rooEXTENDwith 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-rhythms2021-06-121h 25
Darko.Audio podcastEXPERT OPINION: Jonathan Novick (Audio Precision) on measuring audio gearRMAF '15: What The Specs Don’t Tell You… 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/
Mother, should I build a wall?
https://darko.audio/2021/03/mother-should-i-build-a-wall/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit2021-04-191h 15
Darko.Audio podcastFuture-Fi Now! Sonos x Qobuz, Bang & Olufsen, Cambridge x TidalPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
for associated music playlists + exclusive video content
Cambridge Audio x Tidal Connect:
https://cambridgeaudionewsroom.co.uk/2021/03/22/cambridge-audio-updates-its-award-winning-network-audio-streamers-to-include-tidal-connect/
Cambridge adds Tidal Connect to the CXN (V2), Edge NQ & more:
https://darko.audio/2021/03/cambridge-adds-tidal-connect-to-the-cxn-v2-edge-nq-more/
Hi-res streaming comes to Sonos via Qobuz (sort of):
https://darko.audio/2021/03/hi-res-streaming-comes-to-sonos-via-qobuz-sort-of/
Sonos S2?:
https://support.sonos.com/s/article/4786?language=en_US
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX:
https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/headphones/beoplay-hx
Qualcomm aptX Adaptive:
https://www.aptx.com/aptx-adaptive
Sony LDAC:
https://www.sony.net/Products/LDAC/
The ultimate guide to Bluetooth headphones: LDAC isn’t Hi-res:
ht...2021-03-2712 min
Darko.Audio podcastFuture-Fi Now! Focal, Astell & Kern, MOON by Simaudio & MunichPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
for associated music playlists + exclusive video content
Astell & Kern AK USB-C Dual DAC:
http://aknewsroom.armourhome.co.uk/2021/03/19/astellkerns-ak-usb-c-dual-dac-cable-will-transform-the-sonic-performance-from-your-mobile-device/
Focal Mg:
https://www.focal.com/en/clear-mg-exceptional-headphones-for-the-home
MOON by Simaudio 280D:
https://simaudio.com/en/product/280d-streaming-dac/
Munich High-End 2021: Achtung, Baby!:
https://darko.audio/2021/03/munich-high-end-2021-achtung-baby/2021-03-2012 min
Darko.Audio podcastFuture-Fi Now! Cambridge, Meze, Goldmund & SuperboothThis episode is brought to you by Roon: https://land.roonlabs.com/introducing-1-8
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
for associated music playlists + exclusive video content
Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+:
https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/deu/en/products/headphones/melomania-1-plus
Meze Art Gallery Empyrean Phoenix:
https://mezeaudio.com/
https://darko.audio/2019/02/a-short-film-about-the-meze-empyrean/
Goldmund Eidos Reference:
https://goldmund.com/eidos-reference-sacd/
Superbooth '21:
https://www.matrixsynth.com/2021/03/superbooth21-safety-first-edition-moved.html
https://darko.audio/2017/04/superbooth-17-sights-sounds/
https://darko.audio/2018/05/superbooth-18-sights-sounds/2021-03-1206 min
Darko.Audio podcastWhat's the deal with Spotify HiFi?Lossless audio quality is coming soon to Spotify.
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
for associated music playlists + exclusive video content
Spotify Stream On:
https://youtu.be/Vvo-2MrSgFE
Should I buy a DAC if I only use Spotify?
https://youtu.be/VOw_v9pZYa8
A hi-fi for your Spotify?
https://youtu.be/Q0El9yo5N7o
#darko #audiophile #futurefi2021-03-0707 min
Darko.Audio podcastFuture-Fi Now! Tidal, Schiit, SoundCloud, PolyVection & RIAANews from around the hi-fi world in March 2021.
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
for music playlists + exclusive video content
Schiit Loki Mini+:
https://www.schiit.com/about/news/introducing-loki-mini
https://www.schiit.com/products/loki-mini-3
(Photo credit: Lee Shelly)
SoundCloud Fan-Powered Royalties:
https://community.soundcloud.com/fanpoweredroyalties
Square buys 50% stake in Tidal:
https://squareup.com/us/en/press/tidal
PolyVection DAC32:
https://polyvection.com/en/product/dac32/
RIAA 2020 Year-End Revenue Report:
https://www.riaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-Year-End-Music-Industry-Revenue-Report.pdf
#futurefi #darko #audiophile2021-03-0707 min
Darko.Audio podcast#23 - Physical FormatsWith Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
Because the plural of 'vinyl' is 'vinyl'.
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
for music playlists + exclusive video content
Backstory:
https://darko.audio/2021/03/us-music-fans-bought-more-cds-downloads-than-vinyl-in-2020/
Also worth a read:
https://darko.audio/2017/04/beyond-audiophile-walls-perspective-on-vinyls-comeback/
https://darko.audio/2020/02/the-cd-is-still-the-king-of-physical-formats-in-germany/
https://darko.audio/2019/10/the-reports-of-the-cds-death-are-greatly-exaggerated/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pitt2021-03-041h 39
Six Degrees of SilvisJoseph Awuah-DarkoYou can learn more about Joseph by following him on Twitter and Instagram and by checking out the Noldor Residency website.
Joseph Awuah-Darko is an African contemporary art connoisseur, collector and thought leader. He has continuously looked to his Ghanaian upbringing and extensive travels to cultivate the ties between an established European art scene and Africa’s emerging cultural industries. Awuah-Darko founded the Noldor Artist Residency, an annual 4-week program that invites emerging African artists to work in a dedicated studio space and retreat in Accra, Ghana. Awuah-Darko received an undergraduate degree from Ashesi University, studied global ar...2021-02-2032 min
Darko.Audio podcastHifi World vs. Studio World with Jules StandenGearslutz (soon to change its name) is one of the most popular forums on the web for anyone wanting to discuss how music is made in a 'professional' or home studio.
In this episode of the Darko.Audio podcast, Gearslutz founder Jules Standen and I chat about the differences between the hifi world and the studio world.
PATREON: www.patreon.com/johndarko
Gearslutz: https://www.gearslutz.com/
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pitt2021-02-011h 29
Darko.Audio podcastAlessandro Cortini & John Tejada talk Rosson RAD-0 + morePATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Backstory and background info:
https://darko.audio/2021/01/podcast-alessandro-cortini-john-tejada-talk-rosson-rad-0/
Mentioned in this podcast...
Rosson Audio RAD-0:
http://www.rossonaudiodesign.com/
Pole - Fading:
https://pole-music.com/limited-edition-of-fading-aztec-gold-vinyl-poster/pole-gold-vinyl-poster-lstumm457/
John Tejada - Year of the Living Dead:
https://kompakt.fm/releases/year_of_the_living_dead
Scape Mastering:
https://scapemastering.com/
Alessandro Cortini Bandcamp:
https://cortini.bandcamp.com/
Carl Craig - Landcruising:
https://www.discogs.com/Carl-Craig-Landcruising/release/18835
https://www.discogs.com/Carl-Craig-The-Album-Formerly-Known-As/master/9246
Scion Arrange and Process Basic Channel Tracks:
https://hardwax.com/37927/scion/arrange-and-process-basic-channel-tracks/
Kraftwerk - 3D The Catalogue:
https://www.superdeluxeedition.com/news...2021-01-251h 29
Darko.Audio podcast#22 - Ego-boner!WARNING. THIS PODCAST CONTAINS CONTENT OF AN ADULT NATURE.
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna.
Back story: https://darko.audio/2020/12/ego-boner/
Further listening:
Why isn't digital audio simply a matter of ones and zeroes?
https://soundcloud.com/johnhdarko/why-digital-audio-isnt-just-ones-and-zeroes
EXPERT OPINION: Bruno Putzeys (Purifi, Mola Mola, Hypex, Kii)
https://soundcloud.com/johnhdarko/expert-opinion-bruno-putzeys-purifi-mola-mola-hypex
What is electrical noise and how does it affect your DAC?
https://soundcloud.com/johnhdarko/what-is-electrical-noise-and-why-is-it-bad-for-audio-systems
EXPERT OPINION: Paul McGowan (PS Audio)
https://soundcloud.com/johnhdarko/expert-opinion-paul-mcgowan
PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna/
Produced by Nick McCorriston
Music by Ben Pit
Photo by...2020-12-242h 08
Darko.Audio podcastKen Ball on Campfire Audio's Dorado 2020, Vega 2020With Campfire Audio's Ken Ball whose IEM designs are like no other manufacturer's. In this episode, Ball discusses his company's return to ceramic earshells and the differences between dynamic and balanced armature driver designs.
https://campfireaudio.com/
Backstory: https://darko.audio/2020/10/campfire-return-to-ceramic-for-dorado-2020-vega-2020/
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pitt2020-11-1743 min
Darko.Audio podcastEXPERT OPINION: Karl-Heinz Fink talks Wharfedale Diamond 12 series & more...More info: https://www.finkteam.com/
PATREON: www.patreon.com/johndarko
Mentioned in this episode:
Wharfedale Diamond 12 Series:
https://darko.audio/2020/09/overhauled-and-over-here-wharfedales-diamond-12-series/
Q Acoustics Concept 300:
https://darko.audio/2019/05/the-look-of-love-part-2-q-acoustics-concept-300/
Mordaunt-Short:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordaunt-Short
https://www.google.com/search?q=mordaunt-Short+3.10&hl=en&sxsrf=ALeKk01Lk50gsQazz5WiHt1xesz_ZS64tg:1604477911653&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiA6uT_uejsAhWKNOwKHaoiDDgQ_AUoAXoECAsQAw&biw=1553&bih=1089
Mission 760i:
https://www.yaegeraudio.com/reviews/mission-760i/
EPOS Loudspeakers:
https://www.epos-loudspeakers.com/
Denafrips Ares:
https://www.denafrips.com/ares
€9 doorstops:
https://darko.audio/2018/12/doorstop-me-if-you-think-youve-heard-this-one-before/2020-11-041h 15
Darko.Audio podcastMads Buchardt talks A500 actives and the power of DSPThe Buchardt Audio A500 active loudspeakers and their streaming hub have arrived for some Darko.Audio video treatment but before the that process begins in earnest, I sat down to talk with company CEO Mads Buchardt about his company's origins, the decision to sell direct to customers and the complexity/utility trade-off of digitally-active loudspeakers.
More info:
https://darko.audio/2020/01/buchardt-teases-a500-active-streaming-loudspeaker/
https://www.buchardtaudio.com/products/a500-white-bundle
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko2020-09-0357 min
Darko.Audio podcastEXPERT OPINION: Bruno Putzeys (Purifi, Mola Mola, Hypex, Kii)An audio engineer with a brain the size of a planet, Bruno Putzeys has designed Class D amplifier modules for Hypex, coded DSP for Kii Audio and Mola Mola and most recently has teamed up with Lars Risbo and Peter Lyngdorf to bring another Class D module - the Purifi Eigentakt - to market.
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Mentioned in this podcast...
Darko.Audio 2018 video interview with Bruno Putzeys:
https://darko.audio/2018/05/playback-pioneers-2018-bruno-putzeys-kii-audio/
NAD Masters M33:
https://darko.audio/2020/01/future-fi-at-ces-2020-the-nad-masters-m33/
Mola Mola Tambaqui:
https://www.mola-mola.nl/tambaqui.php
Hypex nCore:
https://www.hypex.nl/p...2020-07-271h 19
Darko.Audio podcastAlessandro Cortini on Campfire Audio Ara, Solaris 2020, Andromeda 2020The Nine Inch Nails guitarist and synth wizard joins us once again, this time to share his thoughts on three new IEMs from Campfire Audio.
Preview video:
https://youtu.be/jEWJvVU9irU
Campfire Andromeda 2020:
https://campfireaudio.com/shop/andromeda-2020/
Campfire Solaris 2020:
https://campfireaudio.com/shop/solaris-2020/
Campfire Ara:
https://campfireaudio.com/shop/ara/
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
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Also mentioned in this podcast...
Custom Art tips:
https://thecustomart.com/
AudioQuest DragonFly Red:
https://www.audioquest.com/dacs/dragonfly/dragonfly-red
LG V40:
https://www.lg.com/de/smartphones/lg-V40-ThinQ
Sony WM-1A:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/walkman/nw-wm1...2020-07-061h 40
Darko.Audio podcastJohn Tejada: a man and his machinesJohn Tejada has been making electronic music for almost thirty years. In this episode of the Darko.Audio podcast, Tejada discusses how he got into making music, his creative process, his favourite playback hardware, his teaching work at CalArts and some of his favourite music.
Photo: Holly Parker
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
Mentioned in this episode...
Orbital - Green Album:
https://www.discogs.com/Orbital-Orbital/master/8932
John Tejada - Mesh Series 004 mix:
https://soundcloud.com/meshmeshmeshmesh/john-tejada
Psyance “Andromeda’s Dance”:
https://www.beatport.com/track/andromedas-dance-original-mix/1226022
The Orb’s - Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld:
https://www.discogs.com/The...2020-06-171h 30
Darko.Audio podcast#20 - Snake OilWith Jeff Dorgay of TONEAudio.
In this episode...
Furutech DeMag:
https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/furutech-demag-lp-demagnetizer
JBL L100 Classic:
https://www.tonepublications.com/old-school/jbl-l-100-century-loudspeakers/
https://darko.audio/2019/09/retro-sound-with-jbls-l100-classic-loudspeaker/
Floyd Toole YouTube lecture:
https://youtu.be/zrpUDuUtxPM
Ben Salter - The Cat:
https://bensaltermusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-cat-album
Music: “Snake Oil” by Frook:
https://open.spotify.com/track/7zJV2H5UIGz3RQhJ3dFNYE?si=YF3Wt-nGR0emyXvY5tBHuQ2020-03-241h 23
Darko.Audio podcastEXPERT OPINION: Paul McGowan (PS Audio)In this most illuminating interview, the PS Audio CEO discusses the differences between USB cables and how not all listeners react the same way upon hearing those differences. McGowan also talks about how measurements cannot tell us how a piece of gear will sound and how his YouTube success has impacted business.
Also mentioned in this podcast...
Klaus Heinz interview:
https://darko.audio/2019/05/a-short-film-about-the-hedd-audio-tower-mains/
Jürgen Reis interview:
https://darko.audio/2019/04/onsight-an-afternoon-with-mbls-jurgen-reis/2020-02-0153 min
Darko.Audio podcast#16 - Amazon Music HD, RMAF/CEDIA 2019With TONEAudio's Jeff Dorgay.
In this episode, Jeff and I discuss the newly announced HD tier from Amazon Music and Jeff gives his thoughts on RMAF 2019 as it compared to CEDIA 2019.
More info:
https://darko.audio/2019/09/amazon-launches-cd-quality-hi-res-streaming-tier/
https://darko.audio/2019/09/global-feedback-do-you-classify-cd-quality-as-hi-res-audio/
https://sambarker.bandcamp.com/album/utility2019-09-2248 min
Darko.Audio podcast#14 - VinylWith Jeff Dorgay of TONEAudio.
"Nothing beats the sound of vinyl". "Nothing beats the sound of digital".
Idealism sure sounds silly. We bring some much-needed pragmatism to the vinyl playback conversation.
More coverage at http://Darko.Audio and http://www.tonepublications.com/.2019-02-121h 02
Darko.Audio podcast#13 - Our favourite hi-fi gear of 2018With Jeff Dorgay of TONEAudio.
In which we discuss some of our favourite products of the last twelve months.
John's picks...
Naim Uniti Atom £1,999
https://www.naimaudio.com/product/uniti-atom
Chord Qutest DAC £1,195
https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/qutest/
Devialet Expert Pro 140 €4,999#
https://www.devialet.com/en-eu/expert-pro-audio-system/
Campfire Audio Atlas IEM $1,299
https://campfireaudio.com/shop/atlas/
Campfire Cascade $799
https://campfireaudio.com/shop/cascade/
MrSpeakers Aeon Flow Open $799
https://www.mrspeakers.com/headphones-22/aeon/aeon-flow-open-back-headphone.html
Audeze LCD 2 Classic $799
https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-collection/lcd2-classic
Jeff's picks...
Hana SL $749
https://www.musicdirect.com/phono-cartridges/Hana-SL-MC-Mono-Cartridge-(Low-Output)
Boulder 508 $5,000
http://boul...2018-12-1954 min
Darko.Audio podcast#12 - Small speakersWith Jeff Dorgay of TONEAudio.
Sometimes we want steak, other times only sushi will do. So it goes with loudspeakers: we might lust for (full-range) floorstanders but either our room's acoustics and/or our aesthetic sensibilities demand standmount standmounts. Like food, it's better to have too little than too much.
In the latest Darko.Audio podcast episode, Jeff Dorgay of TONEAudio and I discuss small loudspeakers with our informal chat romping through the following products (and more):
47 Labs Lens: https://www.sakurasystems.com/
Atacama Nexus 6i: http://www.atacama-audio.co.uk/p/nexus-i-speaker-stands-600mm-23-6-pair
Blumenstein Audio: https://www.bl...2018-12-0349 min
Darko.Audio podcast#10 - Accuracy, SchmaccuracyWith Jeff Dorgay of TONEAudio.
Taking the long way 'round: starting with IFA and journeying through the Sonus faber Aida, CEDIA, the Kii Three, the Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 and room acoustics, John and Jeff discuss whether or not an audio system can be "true to source" and/or is capable of reproducing a live event.2018-09-201h 00
Darko.Audio podcast#9 - Music formatsWith Jeff Dorgay of TONEAudio.
With the recently announced Aphex Twin 'Collapse' EP to be issued on limited edition vinyl, regular vinyl, CD and cassette (plus downloads and streaming), Darko and Dorgay discuss music formats.
And thanks to our friends at AudioQuest, we are also giving away a Beetle DAC to one lucky listener: https://www.audioquest.com/dacs/beetle/beetle2018-08-121h 14
Darko.Audio podcast#8 - Music DiscoveryWith Jeff Dorgay of TONEAudio.
In which Darko and Dorgay discuss the Microsoft Surface Book 2, Audirvana for Windows, Roon's Nucleus server, new music discovery, David Bowie's Loving The Alien 1980s box set and maintaining perspective on vinyl sales.
More coverage at Darko.Audio and www.tonepublications.com.2018-07-251h 18
Darko.Audio podcast#7 - Streaming MethodsWith Jeff Dorgay of TONEAudio.
Naim's Uniti Atom could be the poster child of the modern hi-fi age: a small 40wpc integrated amplifier with probably the best volume control in the world that streams every which way: aptX Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, Googlecast, UPnP and Roon; plus Internet radio and Tidal through Naim's own app.
The Uniti Atom is the perfect platform from which to discuss how we stream music in the home and the perfect starting point for the seventh Darko.Audio podcast, the second with TONEAudio's Jeff Dorgay.
The podcast ending I also had pre-planned: a hat tip for N...2018-06-151h 12
Darko.Audio podcast#6 - Munich High-End 2018With Jeff Dorgay of TONEAudio.
On the final day of Munich High-End 2018, TONEAudio's Jeff Dorgay joined John Darko for breakfast to chat about the world's greatest audio show. Please excuse our eggs and coffee.
Audiophile safety warning: Jeff and John dig Aphex Twin and Kiss but have little time for the endless deployment of Diana Krall or The Eagles.2018-05-2147 min
Darko.Audio podcast#4 - Recommended DACs under $2500With Darren Henley.
Darko's DAC picks below $2500
High-end and entry-level server/streamers
More information at Darko.Audio and thenewold.co
Brands featured in this episode: Schiit Audio | Chord Electronics | Mytek Digital | Audio-gd | AudioQuest | Sonore | Innuos | Allo Digital | Antipodes Audio2018-04-2456 min
Darko.Audio podcast#3 - Room issuesWith Darren Henley.
A piece of gear that Darko would replace in an instant
The room as a tone control
Powerline network adaptors - any good?
Un/reliable places to audition audio gear
Jonathan Wilson, Peter Gabriel & Casiotone For The Painfully Alone.
More information at Darko.Audio and thenewold.co.2018-04-1339 min
Darko.Audio podcast#2 - Coffee & TVWith Darren Henley.
Cables as a mind-altering substance
Experience matters!
Audiophile listening: social vs. solitary
The 'education angle'
Kii Three loudspeaker introduction
More information at http://Darko.Audio and http://thenewold.co.2018-04-0530 min
Darko.Audio podcast#1 - PilotWith Darren Henley.
Improving TV sound with Bluetooth.
'The Art of Listening'.
Why we can't yet have FLACs for everyone.
Music streaming services - too cheap?
Audiophile embarrassment.
Audio gear we'd replace in a heartbeat.
More information at http://Darko.Audio and http://thenewold.co.2018-03-2738 min
Here's Johnny's ReviewsDonnie DarkoHello and welcome to part two of Nostalgvember and my look at the 2001 movie Donnie Darko.
Enjoy.
Oh and take off that stupid bunny suit.2016-11-1118 min