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Audio Show Nightmares And Triumphs
Audio Show Nightmares And Triumphs
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Length:
104 minutes
Released:
Feb 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
A hifi audio trade show is a tale of two realities. One side features attendees -- end users and consumers -- hustling from room to room, auditioning possible or future purchases, and mixing and mingling with audio hobby friends from around the world. The surroundings are posh, the sounds are (hopefully) lush, and the excitement is high.However, from the manufacturers and dealers' perspective, the other reality is an effort in pretending everything is fine. Setup at a trade show resembles a reality TV game show, with contestants pulling their hair out as they fight off challenge after challenge in order to maintain an equanimous façade for the judges, AKA the show-goers.The Hifi Podcast hosts Darren and Duncan know this scene well, and have each survived a good number of trade show setups and showcases. In this episode, they share some nitty gritty details, remember some funny stories, and give a little perspective on the events behind the scenes.Also in this podcast a question about bi-amping is tackled, and a listener shares a couple of great albums from an amazing vibraphonist.This week's album recommendation is another great piece of music, with one caveat, which Duncan shares from his experience with it.
Released:
Feb 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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