Join us in an audio-centric exploration of high fidelity listening. Gear talk, recommendations, interviews and plenty of interesting insights into high-end and personal audio, manufacturing and the people that make up the pastime. Our discussions primarily focus on music, music production, HiFi, audiophile speakers, headphones, amplifiers, turntables (record players), tubes, CD players, digital streaming, DAC and other digital sources.
The Occasional Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Brian Hunter
4.6(99 reviews)
154 episodes
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Join us in an audio-centric exploration of high fidelity listening. Gear talk, recommendations, interviews and plenty of interesting insights into high-end and personal audio, manufacturing and the people that make up the pastime. Our discussions primarily focus on music, music production, HiFi, audiophile speakers, headphones, amplifiers, turntables (record players), tubes, CD players, digital streaming, DAC and other digital sources.
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Publishing Since
1/6/2018
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Recent Episodes
June 11, 2026
HIGH END Vienna 2026 - HiFi Highlights and Best Of Show
Host Marc and guest Brian explore the top audio highlights and best sounds from the HIGH END Vienna 2026 show.
May 28, 2026
Julie Mullins (Stereophile/Analog Planet)
Host [Host Name] interviews Julie Mullins of Stereophile/Analog Planet about her extensive audio career, freelance arts writing, and the future of HiFi.
May 14, 2026
William Low From AudioQuest
Host Brian Hunter interviews AudioQuest founder William Low about realism in audio, critical listening, and the evolution of human hearing.
154 total episodes available with 45 transcripts
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