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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 insight, opinions and perspectives. We also are going discuss components and music.
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The HiFi Five Special Episode 22: Response to Robert Harley's "Magazine Ethics" Editorial, April 2026 The Absolute Sound
This is a Special Episode in which we respond to Robert Harley's editorial, "Magazine Ethics," in the April 2026 issue of The Absolute Sound.Welcome to The HiFi Five -- a weekly news and roundtable…
The Hi-Fi Five Episode 21: Guest Gary Gill, Capital Audiofest
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 -…
The Hi-Fi Five Episode 20
What has been your experience on the show so far? Where would you like us to take the show from here?How does the Florida Audio show compare to other shows in the U.S. or Canada?Is it true that…
The HiFi Five Episode 19: Guest Randy Bingham, Rhythm Distribution
This week saw the announcement of the industry's first seven figure component — the Borresen M8 at $1,200,000. Is the race for eye-popping MSRPs good or bad for the industry? Why do manufacturers…
The HiFi Five Episode 18: Guest Louis Desjardins, Kronos
What aspect of vinyl playback do you believe is most misunderstood, and how do different turntable designs try to address it?Do different turntable drive systems have a consistent sonic signature? …
The HiFi Five Episode 17: Guest Doug Schneider, SoundStage!
Which is the most technologically impressive audio manufacturer factory you have ever visited?Is there any way to bridge the subjectivist audio/measurements objectivist divide?Do you personally…
The Hi-Fi Five Episode 16: Guest Danny Richie, GR Research
How have the scientific studies of hearing and audio at Bell Labs and at Harman impacted your work in audio?Why has the industry not insisted that reviewers, manufacturers, influencers and marketers…
S2E15 The Hi-Fi Five Episode 15
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 reviewerElliot Goldman -…
The Hi-Fi Five Episode 14: Guest Mike Powell, OCD HiFi Guy
In Episode 14 we discuss:If you had to judge a very expensive, high-end stereo system using only one song what track do you choose and why?Why should any audiophile listen to YouTube Influencers?How…
S1E13 The Hi-Fi Five Episode 13
In Episode 13 we discuss:When is high pricing actually too much? Is $151,000 for speaker cables just absurd? How can the absolute sound and Stereophile remain truthful while still making money?…
The HiFi Five Episode 12: Most memorable System? Horn Loudspeakers? New Years Audio Resolutions
In Episode 12 we discuss:— What was the moment you fell in love with high-end audio?— What was the first system you were wowed by?Elliot tells Harry Pearson stories!— What is your most memorable…
S1E11 The Hi-Fi Five Episode 11
In Episode 11 we discuss:— How did audio get so combative? Is it typical internet keyboard warrioring, or are audiophiles exceptionally s#itty?— In the same seat in the concert hall we all hear…
The HiFi Five Episode 10
In Episode 10 we discuss:— How do manufacturers/distributor/dealers get non-audiophile wealthy people to buy expensive systems?We discuss introducing new people into the hobby, Maier Shadi of The…
The HiFi Five Episode 9
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…
The HiFi Five Episode 8: Only About the Equipment; the Deal Versus the Sound; Compensation to Reviewers and Shills; Long Term Loans
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…
The HiFi Five Episode 7: Magazines, Influencers, Forums, Defective Components and the Traditional Manufacturer/Distributor/Dealer Industry Business Model
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…
S1E6 The HiFi Five Episode 6: Guest Dennis Burger, SoundStage!
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 -…
S1E5 The HiFi Five Episode 5: Elliot and Danny at CAF, Audio Shows and Same Brand Systems or Mix and Match?
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 -…
The HiFi Five Episode 4: Artificial Intelligence and Goals When Reviewing Components
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 -…
S1E3 The HiFi Five Episode 3: Guest Adam Wexler, Resolution Audio Video
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 -…
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