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the ecoustics podcast

Black Circle Studios

Passionate about music, movies, HiFi audio, headphones and home theater, eCoustics has been covering the A/V industry since 1999. Join our diverse cast of journalists, audiophiles, industry experts and special guests for always spirited, sometimes controversial discussions about the latest news, happenings and trends in the audio, video and music industries. Whether you"re listening through stereo loudspeakers with a vintage tube amp, rocking a multi-channel home theater, on-the-go with wireless

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34:18

A Conversation with An Icon: Gayle Sanders of...

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2021/10/27

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

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49:50

Don’t Take Hi-Fi So Seriously, An ecoustics Chat with...

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2021/10/06

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

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55:37

Losing the Next Generation of Audiophiles: An...

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2021/09/16

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 -

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80:21

Is Hi-Res Audio More Hype Than Reality? An Industry...

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2021/09/04

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

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48:47

Kicking and Screaming: Why Physical Media Refuses to...

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2021/08/09

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

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43:30

VOD and the Future of Movies Post-COVID - An...

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2021/07/14

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 -

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66:33

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

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2021/06/21

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

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50:04

Has Apple Music Already Made a Mess of Lossless...

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2021/06/11

Apple, Amazon and Spotify have jumped onboard the lossless and Hi-Res lossless streaming train finally but what will it really mean for music listeners. Is Apple really committed to lossless steaming or is Spatial Audio the next new thing for them as none of their existing wireless headphones support lossless streaming. What will this mean for Tidal and Qobuz who have carried the torch for more than 5 years already.In this episode, the ecoustics team continues the discussion about the dramatic

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48:19

You Had Me at Tone Poet - An ecoustics Interview with...

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2021/06/03

In case you haven’t noticed, Blue Note Records has been killing it over the last couple of years with the “Tone Poet” series of classic and contemporary jazz reissues. The all-analogue, Joe Harley curated, Kevin Gray remastered series launched in 2019. Each release is mastered from the original master tapes, pressed on 180g audiophile vinyl at RTI and packaged in an old-style Stoughton “Tip-On” jacket. Harley picks top sellers and underrated classics from the Blue Note catalogue and their umbrella

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Lossless Without You - An ecoustics discussion about...

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2021/05/22

With the flip of a switch, the world's 3 largest digital music streaming platforms tossed MP3s into the dustbin of history this week. And not a moment too soon. Apple Music and Amazon Music have enabled CD-quality or higher streaming for all subscribers for $9.99/month. Spotify have announced they will follow suit, but haven’t set a date. All Amazon Music subscribers now have access to higher quality music, which previously incurred a $5/month surcharge for Amazon Music HD. Apple Music subscribers

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55:24

The Record Strikes Back - An ecoustics Roundtable

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2021/05/09

Even after 10 years of double-digit growth, the vinyl industry can barely keep up with the demand for records in 2021. Fueled by the lockdown of hundreds of millions of consumers around the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the music industry is looking for ways to keep the momentum going as live music begins again and people venture out to travel and return to the office. In this debut episode, the ecoustics editorial team takes a deep dive into the state of vinyl, record stores, the importance

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