In part 2 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we examine both old and modern playback devices you may want to consider. This episode is hosted by our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora and moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio.

Integrating legacy devices including cassette decks and CD players into a vintage audio system is not difficult but are there any technical pitfalls that you might not be aware of? Adding digital streaming sources such as a network player, tablet, DAP, or smartphone can be achieved rather easily as well but will you require special adapters? The eCoustics Vintage Audio team simplifies all of this and discusses some of its favorite sources so that you don't skip a beat.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #cdplayers #cassettedecks #streamingplayers #8track #cassettes

Our 7-part podcast series on vintage audio begins with a look at amplifiers. This episode is hosted by our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora; moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio.

Does the concept of investing in a vintage tube or solid state amplifier or receiver sound like a solid path forward? Before you take that blind leap down the rabbit hole, the eCoustics Vintage Audio team explains everything you need to know about brands, features, power ratings, repairs, sound quality, and the long-term viability of your purchase. Don't make mistakes and find yourself in repair limbo -- get the most bang for your buck and don't end up with a banged up amp.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageamps #vintageamplifiers #vintageaudioseries

The new line of SVS Prime Wireless Pro Speakers and SoundBase Streaming Amplifier bring some heat to the hi-res audio over wi-fi streaming arena. In this episode eCoustics podcast producer, Mitch Anderson sits down with SVS CEO, Gary Yacoubian and SVS VP of Marketing, Nicholas Brown to talk about the experiences these new hi-fi products can unleash into the homes (and dorm rooms) of sonic seekers anywhere.

Thank you to our friends and sponsor SVS for supporting and engaging with us here at eCoustics.

Learn more at: https://www.svsound.com

Read about the SVS products discussed in this episode:
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-prime-wireless-pro-speakers/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-prime-wireless-pro-soundbase/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-soundpath-hdmi-cables/
Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svs #streaming #speakers #amplifiers #cables #wirelessspeakers #hiresaudio #hifi

Could the next generation of earphones offer a very different experience that transforms how we listen? Gary Spittle, Founder & CEO of Sonical, speaks with Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder, about the future of wireless earphones. Spittle believes that we have only scratched the surface of what's possible with wireless earphones and earbuds and provides a fascinating explanation of what's to come.

Learn more about Sonical at: https://www.sonical.ai

Sponsors:

Shure: Check out the Shure MV7 podcast mic and SRH440A headphones used by Brian in this episode.
https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/bundles/mv7_srh440a

Focal: Don’t miss Focal’s 40% off sale on its entire line of Chora speakers.
https://www.focal.com/en/home-audio/high-fidelity-speakers#chora

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#earphones #earbuds #headphones #inearheadphones #wirelessearphones

Have soundbars elevated or diminished the home theater experience? Is Dolby Atmos succeeding or failing to attract a new generation of home theater enthusiasts? The eCoustics team engage in a rather spirited debate about both of these topics and the impact of the Metaverse and Dirac Live in the home theater category. We go beyond Sonos and answer some of the hard questions you should be asking.

Happy Listening from our sponsor SVS. Acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today.

https://www.svsound.com

Links mentioned:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/theory-audio-design-surround-sound-system/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/affordable-dolby-atmos-systems/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/great-sounding-dolby-atmos-soundbars/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/improve-tv-sound/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/what-is-dolby-atmos/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-soundbars/

Panelists:
• Ian White, Editor-in-Chief & Host
• Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
• Emiko Carlin, Video Producer
• Chris Boylan, Home Theater Editor
• Robert Silva, News & Home Theater Editor

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hometheater #soundbars #homecinema #dolbyatmos #diraclive #sonos #apple #metaverse #spatialaudio

Hi-Fi components won’t last forever and when they break, there is nothing more frustrating than not knowing how to fix them. Who do you send it to? Can you do it yourself? Join us this week on the podcast as the eCoustics team discusses everything you need to know when things go awry. We get into basic maintenance, finding the proper tech, doing your own repairs, and how to perform upgrades or modifications.

Happy Listening from our sponsor SVS. Acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today. Visit https://www.svsound.com

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Will Jennings, Senior Headphone Columnist
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Audio Columnist
Lynn Miller - Headphone Columnist
Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. http://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

In conjunction with the worldwide release of Shure’s new SE846 Gen2 Sound Isolating Earphones, we welcome two experienced product managers from Shure and our own Sr. Headphone Editor to discuss the details.

Take a deep dive into all the reasons why these earphones are so special, and be sure to check out our full in-depth review here:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/shure-se846-gen2/

The Shure SE846 Gen2 are being released today (Sept 15, 2022) for $899 USD.

https://bit.ly/shure-se846-gen2-earphones

Panelists:

Sean Sullivan, Shure’s Associate Director of Wired Products, has been intrinsically involved in the development of the SE846 Gen2. With over twenty years in the industry (17 managing the earphone products at Shure), Sean has overseen the design and production of Shure’s most innovate earphone technology. As a musician, audiophile, and sound engineer, Sean has a passion for great audio and high end listening products. Sean’s work at Shure has been instrumental in meeting the needs of today’s high-end audio market, at home, on the street, and on stage.

Steve Marek, Shure’s Senior Product Management Specialist, has been with the company for over a decade. He primarily focuses on earphone and headphone products, but also works on an occasional microphone project from time to time. Recent highlights include launching the AONIC 3, AONIC 4, and AONIC 5earphones, as well as the new SRH440A and SRH840A headphones. He is also an active musician and recording/mixing/mastering engineer, putting products through countless hours of critical evaluation during development.

W. Jennings, eCoustics Sr. Headphone Editor: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/w-jennings/

Brian Mitchell, Host of this episode and eCoustics Founder & CEO

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

Vinyl finds itself at an unexpected crossroads in 2022; a new generation of listeners has turned the format into a billion dollar industry again and there are not enough phono cartridges in stock to satisfy global demand. If you are in the market for an affordable audiophile turntable, or replacement cartridge, it’s easy to get lost looking through the hundreds of affordable phono cartridges that are available. Deciding if you want a moving coil or moving magnet (or moving iron if select one from Grado Labs) cartridge is just one part of the decision making process. Ian White and Brian Mitchell take a look at some of the best cartridges below $600 right now.

Hosted by ecoustics founder, Brian Mitchell and editor-in-chief Ian White

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: www.ecoustics.com

In this episode of the ecoustics podcast our team breaks down in pretty great detail the question of, "Is attending a HIFI show worth it?" In short, absolutely. Topics covered are all over the sonic spectrum. Headphones, Dongle DACS, multi-channel, two channel, $200 systems to 7 figure systems, to first or 25th time experiences attending a hifi convention.


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The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Emiko, Video Producer
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Columnist
Lynn Miller - Headphone Columnist
Eric Pye, Vintage Columnist
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. http://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

Sr. Contributing Editors, Jeremy Sikora and Eric Pye recount their first-time experiences at a high-end audio show — T.H.E. Show 2022.

With a combined following of over 75,000 subscribers on Instagram, both Jeremy (@budget_audiophiler) and Eric (@audioloveyyc) have the pulse of the budget hi-fi, vintage audio and vinyl communities on social media.

Given their dedication to educating the audio community that great sound can be found at any budget, listeners should find their perspectives quite different; especially after attending a hi-fi show dominated by six-figure systems.

This episode was recorded live from the floor of The Home Entertainment (T.H.E.) Show in Long Beach, CA on June 11, 2022 — hosted by our podcast producer, Mitch Anderson.

Stay tuned for more episodes with Jeremy and Eric. A vintage audio podcast series is in the works!

Sponsors:

• https://www.svsound.com
• https://www.sonusfaber.com

More information on Eric:
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/unlikely-vintage-audio-journey/

More information on Jeremy:
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/fisher-400-tube-stereo-receiver/

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. http://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com