The HiFi Five Podcast

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The Hi-Fi Five Episode 15

2026-01-2201:06:20

Welcome to The HiFi Five -- a weekly news and roundtable discussion show about all things high-end audio! Featuring: Jay Caceres - Jay's Audio Lab; pre-owned dealer; audio reviewer Elliot Goldman - Bending Wave USA; high-end audio distributor and retailer Danny Kaey - EMMLabs Advisor Sonic Flare; audio and music reviewer Ron Resnick (moderator) - WhatsBestForum; audio reviewer Our fifth chair will host one-time guests and recurring guests. This show is a candid, freewheeling, behind-the...

The Hi-Fi Five Episode 13

2026-01-0801:06:41

In Episode 13 we discuss: When is high pricing actually too much? Is $151,000 for speaker cables just absurd? How can the absolute sound and Stereophile remain truthful while still making money? Should the magazines help whitewash and cover up component defects? Is the traditional Harry Pearson-style comparative review dead? What is a review today? Are today's reviews any different than a long-form product brochure? Do you really need multiple sources -- vinyl/streaming/disc/tape?...

The Hi-Fi Five Episode 11

2025-12-2358:51

In Episode 11 we discuss: — How did audio get so combative? Is it typical internet keyboard warrioring, or are audiophiles exceptionally s#itty? — In the same seat in the concert hall we all hear substantially the same thing. So why do our stereos end up sounding so different? Danny, Elliot and Jay say it is just personal preferences or lack of listening education. Ron explains his hypothesis about “sonic cues.” — What does "Best of Show" really mean? Is “pay to play” involv...

The HiFi Five Episode 6: Guest Dennis Burger, SoundStage!

2025-11-2058:46

Welcome to The HiFi Five -- a weekly news and roundtable discussion show about all things high-end audio! Featuring: Jay Caceres - Jay's Audio Lab; pre-owned dealer; audio reviewer Elliot Goldman - Bending Wave USA; high-end audio distributor and retailer Danny Kaey - EMMLabs Advisor Sonic Flare; audio and music reviewer Ron Resnick (moderator) - WhatsBestForum; Clarisys Audio dealer; audio reviewer Our fifth chair will host one-time guests and recurring guests. This show is a can...

The HiFi Five Episode 5: Elliot and Danny at CAF, Audio Shows and Same Brand Systems or Mix and Match?

2025-11-1301:09:16

Welcome to The HiFi Five -- a weekly news and roundtable discussion show about all things high-end audio! Featuring: Jay Caceres - Jay's Audio Lab; pre-owned dealer; audio reviewer Elliot Goldman - Bending Wave USA; high-end audio distributor and retailer Danny Kaey - EMMLabs Advisor Sonic Flare; audio and music reviewer Ron Resnick (moderator) - WhatsBestForum; Clarisys Audio dealer; audio reviewer Our fifth chair will host one-time guests and recurring guests. This show is a can...

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