EPISODE · Sep 22, 2021 · 1H 26M
Well That Explains A Lot...
from The Hifi Podcast with Darren and Duncan · host Darren Myers, Duncan Taylor
The owner of a very popular U.S. hifi audio cable maker calls hifi audio "a drug." And he's not wrong at all. Think of the yearning to listen after periods of being away from our systems. Think of the teleportation to a different place when everything's clicking. Think of the times we had to bargain, beg and borrow to upgrade to the next best thing. And on that topic, think about how we chase the audio dragon and are always interested in "better," or at least "different."Hifi is a drug, and in this episode, after listener questions are answered and the guys check in on each others' audio projects, they come to grips with the notion. As they see it, there are worse addictions and worse drugs -- metaphoric or actual. But it's always good to pull on the ol' honesty glasses from time to time.This week's album comes by way of an unknown drummer but features a very well known guitarist. The story goes, during their three-night run in Memphis they recorded everything. And the recording quality is staggeringly good.They also all three developed food poisoning. After the show, they all felt horrible about how they felt they played that they shelved the project. Listen to the final segment of the podcast to hear what happened next.But. Did the fellas pull it off is the real question. Were hosts Darren and Duncan able to recommend yet another Charlie Hunter album without being noticed? This podcast is powered by CommonGround Cables Whisper power cable. Read customer reviews and order your own at www.commongroundcables.com.Find all of our album recommendations in one place, at www.thehifipodcast.net.
What this episode covers
In this episode the guys take a look at why we are audiophiles, and they examine how the hobby interacts with our physical and mental makeup. A specific perspective on the whys of hifi audio sees audiophiles as having more in common with hippies than scientists, and the guys may have to agree. Also in the episode are great questions about subwoofer crossover points and DIY vibration dampening.
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