Everyone has a story.  Many of us that were kids in the 70's and 80's had that friend or that kid in school that had all the cool stereo gear.  Today my pal Brooks Hollan (@life_of_brooksie) and I talk about being a kid in a very influential time for planting musical seeds.  We then review the AudioQuest Cobalt...is it the best portable DAC? 

45: Being A Kid in the 70's and 80's, and how it Shaped Our Music Tastes, with Brooks Hollan.  AudioQuest Cobalt Review

Michael O'Neal and his co-hosts bridge the gap between the clueless big box stores and the snobby stereo shops. Every show is filled with gear reviews, commentary, and interviews aimed to find out what makes a real world difference in your listening experience, how to get the most bang for your buck, and frankly, how to begin experiencing your music in the way it was intended.

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Our good friend Harris Fogel from http://maceditionradio.com comes by to do a show!  Harris has been globetrotting to all of the audio shows, so he gives a quick rundown of what he's seen.   Then we get into the "Chi-Fi" (Equipment made in China) and chat about a few of the choice items.   Fosi Audio TB10D: https://amzn.to/3YnWocL Aiyima T9: https://amzn.to/3x0KDNU Emotiva Airmotiv B1+: https://emotiva.com/products/airmotiv-b1-pair Geshelli Labs https://geshelli.com/product/jnog2/   Capital Audiofest https://www.capitalaudiofest.com   THE Show https://thehomeentertainmentshow.com   Copper Magazine https://www.psaudio.com/copper-magazine/   Marantz CD 60 https://www.marantz.com/en-us/product/cd-players/cd60   Schitt Audio https://www.schiit.com   PS Audio - The Loudspeaker Book and SACD https://www.psaudio.com/products/the-loudspeaker/   JBL Spinner BTS Turntable  https://news.harman.com/releases/harman-luxury-audio-to-unveil-jbl-spinner-bt-turntable-at-harman-explore   HARMAN Luxury Audio - JBL Classic Series  https://news.harman.com/releases/harman-luxury-audio-to-introduce-new-jbl-classic-series-integrated-amplifier-streaming-media-player-cd-player-and-turntable-at-harman-explore I review the Marantz CD-60 CD Player before we wrap it up. Thanks for listening!   

57: How Does Equipment THIS Cheap Sound THIS Good??? WTF?

Our good buddy David Solomon from Qobuz (http://qobuz.com) is a MASTER of picking the RIGHT songs to show off his systems.  He and I trade in this episode, talk about our favorites, and why we love them.   David's playlist on Qobuz: https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/9292025 My 10: *Trouble’s What You’re In (Live from Union Chapel, London - Oct 5 2011) - Fink *The Sweetest Taboo - Sade Hotel California (Live on MTV 1994) | Eagles Lonely Lonely - Feist Bali Run - Fourplay Best Time - Chris Botti Tin Pan Alley (AKA Roughest Place in Town) - Stevie Ray Vaughan Time - Pink Floyd Fascinating Rhythm (Album Version) - Dave Grusin Gold Dust Woman (2001 Remaster) - Fleetwood Mac   HIs 10:  Calypso Mino Abdullah Ibrahim Sotho Blue Paper Tiger Lonnie Smith Boogaloo to Beck Looking for A Home Keith Greeninger Blue Coast Collection Raleigh and Spencer Tony Furtado Tony Furtado Band Harlem Nocturne Illinois Jacquet Swing's the Thing Goodbye Pork Pie Hat Charles Mingus Mingus Ah Um Warriors Too Many Zooz Too Many Zooz Firebird Suite The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Quarter Chicken Dark Yo Yo Ma Cakewalk Flim and the Bee bees Tricycle   Want to transfer your stuff from another service to Qobuz? http://soundiiz.com 

56: Top 10 Songs to Show Off Your System, with David Solomon from Qobuz| Beginner Audiophile

So great to be back on the mic! On today's solo show I talk about attending the NAMM show, and how the convergence of the Pro audio and HiFi Audio industry is happening.  Then I move onto T.H.E. (The Home Entertainment) Show in Long Beach before discussing the brilliant new Tears for Fears Album in Tidal's Dolby ATMOS, and how immersive and mesmerizing it is.   Here are the ceiling speakers I discussed: Micca M8C. https://amzn.to/3tAEOoV   Micca R8C https://amzn.to/3NN6yPm

55: NAMM Show & T.H.E Show Update. Is Dolby Atmos The Future of Hifi?

HEY! We're back!  David Solomon of http://qobuz.com and I sit down in the lobby of the Hilton hotel Long Beach, where T.H.E. Show 2021 was taking place.  We talked about how Covid affected (and still affects) the industry, as well as the importance of setup vs. gear.  

54: What's More Important, The Set Up or The Gear? With David Solomon of Qobuz

The return of Patrick Norton, who's moved himself out to St. Louis from Oakland CA, and a review of the GoldenEar Triton 2+ and the JDS Labs Atom AMP and DAC.   Book reco: DIY Acoustic Panels: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers

45: Being A Kid in the 70's and 80's, and how it Shaped Our Music Tastes, with Brooks Hollan. AudioQuest Cobalt Review

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