The Future of Hi-Fi with Emotiva's Dan Laufman

Host Jorden Guth welcomes Emotiva founder Dan Laufman back to the podcast for a conversation about where hi-fi is headed. From the retro-inspired Nostala line to the need for high-value, long-lasting audio gear, Laufman explains why making great sound more accessible is essential to the industry's future. Sources: “Dan Laufman on the Value of Emotiva”: https://www.soundstage.life/e/dan-laufman-on-the-value-of-emotiva/ Emotiva BasX TA2+ Stereo Receiver by Dennis Burger: https://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/1393-emotiva-basx-ta2-stereo-receiver Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:36 Introductions and the origins of Nostala 00:04:34 Listening to the music or the speakers? 00:07:23 Who is this retro-revival supposed to appeal to? 00:10:14 Retro-inspired electronics, too? 00:12:45 Making sense of model names 00:19:42 These young audiophiles are a different breed 00:23:11 Audio isn’t like other electronics 00:30:13 Education is empowerment 00:33:51 The return of Emofest 00:35:21 The soundtrack to Dan’s life 00:37:39 Outro music: “After 2AM” by Ziggy