Hi-Fi Five

The HiFi Five Podcast

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Welcome to The HiFi Five -- a weekly news magazine and roundtable discussion show about all things high-end audio! Featuring: Jay Caceres - Jay's Audio Lab; pre-owned dealer, audio reviewer Elliot Goldman - Bending Wave USA; high-end audio distributor and retailer Danny Kaey - Sonic Flare; hi-fi reviewer Ron Resnick (moderator) - WhatsBestForum; Clarisys Audio dealer; audio reviewer Our fifth chair will host one-time guests and recurring guests. This show is going to be a candid, free-wheeling and no-holds-barred behind-the-scenes look at the high-end audio industry. We're going to give you...

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The HiFi Five Episode 9 11.12.2025 1:14:47

In Episode 9 we discuss: — If you could listen to music with one audio reviewer/influencer who would you select, and why? Three of us selected Michael Fremer! — Do uber-expensive flagship components make marketing strategy sense to sell mid-range components? We discuss the marketing hype around claimed innovations, and why dealers really are the main clients of many manufacturers. — Vintage compon...

The HiFi Five Episode 8: Only About the Equipment; the Deal Versus the Sound; Compensation to Reviewers and Shills; Long Term Loans 04.12.2025 1:20:45

In Episode 8 we discuss: — Fragmentation of interests: Is this one hobby focused only on equipment or multiple hobbies? — Is the “deal" (meaning the price and trade-in terms) more important than the sound of the components? — Is there a legitimate concern about undisclosed compensation to audio shills or fanboys? We discuss the pros and cons of long term equipment loans, the practices of Jon...

The HiFi Five Episode 7: Magazines, Influencers, Forums, Defective Components and the Traditional Manufacturer/Distributor/Dealer Industry Business Model 27.11.2025 1:10:09

In this episode we discuss: -- The influence of magazine reviewers, influencers and audio forums to consumers when buying components. We discuss Jay's business, The Absolute Sound's YouTube Channel and What's Best Forum. -- What role do audiophile consumers play in hiding component problems and helping manufacturers whitewash defective products? We discuss the behind-the-scenes real...

The HiFi Five Episode 6: Guest Dennis Burger, SoundStage! 20.11.2025 58:46

Welcome to The HiFi Five -- a weekly news and roundtable discussion show about all things high-end audio! Featuring: Jay Caceres - Jay's Audio Lab; pre-owned dealer; audio reviewer Elliot Goldman - Bending Wave USA; high-end audio distributor and retailer Danny Kaey - EMMLabs Advisor Sonic Flare; audio and music reviewer Ron Resnick (moderator) - WhatsBestForum; Clarisys Audio dealer; audio...

The HiFi Five Episode 5: Elliot and Danny at CAF, Audio Shows and Same Brand Systems or Mix and Match? 13.11.2025 1:09:16

The HiFi Five Episode 4: Artificial Intelligence and Goals When Reviewing Components 06.11.2025 57:47

The HiFi Five Episode 3: Guest Adam Wexler, Resolution Audio Video 30.10.2025 58:51

The HiFi Five Episode 2: Guest Shanon McKellar, Audio and Music Reviewer at Analog Planet 24.10.2025 43:06

The HiFi Five Inaugural Episode 16.10.2025 56:54

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The HiFi Five -- a weekly news magazine and roundtable discussion show about all things high-end audio! Featuring: Jay Caceres - Jay's Audio Lab; pre-owned dealer, audio reviewer Elliot Goldman - Bending Wave USA; high-end audio distributor and retailer Danny Kaey - Sonic Flare; hi-fi reviewer Ron Resnick (moderator) - WhatsBestForum; Clarisys Audio dealer...