beginner audiophile | hifi | gear reviews | stereo | hi-end audio Michael O’Neal and Awesome Co-hosts

Our good friend Harris Fogel from http://maceditionradio.com comes by to do a show!  Harris has been globetrotting to all of the audio shows, so he gives a quick rundown of what he's seen.  
Then we get into the "Chi-Fi" (Equipment made in China) and chat about a few of the choice items.  
Fosi Audio TB10D: https://amzn.to/3YnWocL
Aiyima T9: https://amzn.to/3x0KDNU
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+: https://emotiva.com/products/airmotiv-b1-pair
Geshelli Labs
https://geshelli.com/product/jnog2/
 
Capital Audiofest
https://www.capitalaudiofest.com
 
THE Show
https://thehomeentertainmentshow.com
 
Copper Magazine
https://www.psaudio.com/copper-magazine/
 
Marantz CD 60
https://www.marantz.com/en-us/product/cd-players/cd60
 
Schitt Audio
https://www.schiit.com
 
PS Audio - The Loudspeaker Book and SACD
https://www.psaudio.com/products/the-loudspeaker/
 
JBL Spinner BTS Turntable
https://news.harman.com/releases/harman-luxury-audio-to-unveil-jbl-spinner-bt-turntable-at-harman-explore
 
HARMAN Luxury Audio - JBL Classic Series
https://news.harman.com/releases/harman-luxury-audio-to-introduce-new-jbl-classic-series-integrated-amplifier-streaming-media-player-cd-player-and-turntable-at-harman-explore
I review the Marantz CD-60 CD Player before we wrap it up.
Thanks for listening! 
 

Our good buddy David Solomon from Qobuz (http://qobuz.com) is a MASTER of picking the RIGHT songs to show off his systems.  He and I trade in this episode, talk about our favorites, and why we love them.  
David's playlist on Qobuz: https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/9292025
My 10:
*Trouble’s What You’re In (Live from Union Chapel, London - Oct 5 2011) - Fink
*The Sweetest Taboo - Sade
Hotel California (Live on MTV 1994) | Eagles
Lonely Lonely - Feist
Bali Run - Fourplay
Best Time - Chris Botti
Tin Pan Alley (AKA Roughest Place in Town) - Stevie Ray Vaughan
Time - Pink Floyd
Fascinating Rhythm (Album Version) - Dave Grusin
Gold Dust Woman (2001 Remaster) - Fleetwood Mac
 
HIs 10:
Calypso Mino Abdullah Ibrahim Sotho Blue
Paper Tiger Lonnie Smith Boogaloo to Beck
Looking for A Home Keith Greeninger Blue Coast Collection
Raleigh and Spencer Tony Furtado Tony Furtado Band
Harlem Nocturne Illinois Jacquet Swing's the Thing
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat Charles Mingus Mingus Ah Um
Warriors Too Many Zooz Too Many Zooz
Firebird Suite The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Quarter Chicken Dark Yo Yo Ma
Cakewalk Flim and the Bee bees Tricycle
 
Want to transfer your stuff from another service to Qobuz? http://soundiiz.com

So great to be back on the mic! On today's solo show I talk about attending the NAMM show, and how the convergence of the Pro audio and HiFi Audio industry is happening.  Then I move onto T.H.E. (The Home Entertainment) Show in Long Beach before discussing the brilliant new Tears for Fears Album in Tidal's Dolby ATMOS, and how immersive and mesmerizing it is.  
Here are the ceiling speakers I discussed:
Micca M8C. https://amzn.to/3tAEOoV
 
Micca R8C https://amzn.to/3NN6yPm

HEY! We're back!  David Solomon of http://qobuz.com and I sit down in the lobby of the Hilton hotel Long Beach, where T.H.E. Show 2021 was taking place.  We talked about how Covid affected (and still affects) the industry, as well as the importance of setup vs. gear.  

The return of Patrick Norton, who's moved himself out to St. Louis from Oakland CA, and a review of the GoldenEar Triton 2+ and the JDS Labs Atom AMP and DAC.
 
Book reco: DIY Acoustic Panels: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers

Dr. Paul Anderson is back in the house, chatting about his most recent iteration of his system, which includes the Dali Oberon 1, a MUCH cheaper DAC than his $7k Aesthetix, and more!  We review the Parasound Halo Hint6 and the BAVSound Upgrade for your BMW, Mini, or Supra.