Episode 08: David and Mick hate Daft Punk
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Episode 8
Apparantly, Mick and Dave do not like Daft Punk. Mick goes on a tear about the current state of EDM while David listens politely. Then, they speculate about women in audiophilia and why there aren't any. Mick goes on another rant about "audio incels."
Episode 07: David and Mick hit the T.H.E. New York Audio Show (in Jersey)
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Episode 7
David and Mick head out to Jersey to attend T.H.E. New York Audio show. They pick their best in show systems and share interviews with Neil Blanchard of Neil Blanchard Designs, Leo Ayzenshtat from Orchard Audio, and Robert Lighton from Robert Lighton Audio.
Episode 06: Mick admits defeat
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Episode 6
In this episode, Mick makes a confession, David gloats. David then gives an update on The SpAce and his buyer's remorse (Audio Phil strikes!), then they both get into it over vinyl versus digital.
Episode 05: An Interview with Scott from Verdant Audio
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Episode 5
Yet another SpAce update. Then, Mick and David interview Scott Bierfeldt, owner of Verdant Audio, an audio retailer based in New Jersey. He schools both of our hosts on what it's like to sell high end audio gear, the music he likes and doesn’t like (hint: rhymes with Peeley Pan), dealing with difficult customers, and the joy of talking with audiophiles on social media.
Episode 04: Take Us to the Movies
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Episode 4
The guys talk movie soundtracks and list each of their top three. David can't believe that Mick has never seen a classic neo-noir gangster film and takes Mick to film school.
Episode 03: Origin
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Episode 3
Mick and David share their audiophile origin stories (lots of gamma rays and radioactive spiders!). Mick waxes nostalgic about Tech Hifi on Long Island and his early musical influences. David credits his dad's audio passions for igniting his own, and his friend's Shahanian Obelisks sparking a lifelong love affair with the brand.
Mick shares the tragic end of his vinyl collection, and his hard pivot to digital (bring plenty of hankies!). The beauty of the Abby Road half-speed remaster of Quadrophenia.
Episode 02: The SpAce is the place
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Episode 2
David gets Magnepans for his listening room; Mick praises the "Maggie sound" but David has notes. Equipment break-in: real or myth? (spoiler alert: it's real).
Uplifting words of encouragement for beginners, and some passionate advice to avoid the "audio incels" who are turning audio "measurements" into modern phrenology, and Mick has lots of love for the Rockna Wavedream SE.t?
Episode 01: Here we go
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Episode 1
David’s daughter wants an audio system; they bicker about analog or digital; they go into the audio dumpster looking for deals; then they play a round of Would You Buy It?