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Germany
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For Music-First Audiophiles
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@darkoaudio
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English
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Episodes
#53 - "Move over, Denafrips", more on Dolby Atmosβ’ + Record Store Day '24
4/22/2024
This video is brought to you by AudioQuest: https://www.audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures/ with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen. Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon: βοΈ www.patreon.com/johndarko π As discussed in this episode... π As mentioned in this podcast... Record Store Day π https://recordstoreday.com/ LAiV π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/laiv-audio-harmony-dac/ π https://www.laiv.audio Plexamp & Audiolab π https://darko.audio/2024/04/audiolab-adds-plexamp-support-to-9000n-streaming-dac/ Lindemann π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/lindemann-move/ π https://lindemann-audio.de/?lang=en Steven Wilson & Dolby Atmos π https://darko.audio/2024/04/pmc-steven-wilson-to-demonstrate-dolby-atmos-in-munich/ Austin Audio Works https://6moons.com/industry_articles/austin-audioworks/ https://austinaudioworks.com
Duration:01:52:37
#52 - %THD: why is it MISLEADING?
3/13/2024
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen. This episode is brought to you by Munich High-End 2024: https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.html Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon: βοΈ www.patreon.com/johndarko π As discussed in this episode... Tektron Audio https://www.tektron-italia.com/en/home/ Tektron review on 6moons https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/tektron-italia-neptune/ FiiO CP13 https://darko.audio/2024/02/a-portable-cassette-player-in-2024/ Astell & Kern SP3000T https://darko.audio/2024/02/astellkerns-sp3000t-is-a-dap-with-tubes-inside/ PSI Audio https://www.psiaudio.swiss PSI Audio preview on 6moons https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/psi-audio-avaa-c214/ Q Acoustics M40 Micro Towers https://darko.audio/2024/02/q-acoustics-introduces-the-m40-powered-micro-towers/ Exposure 3510 CD player https://darko.audio/2024/03/exposure-releases-the-no-nonsense-3510-cd-player/ Sublime Acoustic https://sublimeacoustic.com Sublime K231 review on 6moons https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/sublime-k231/
Duration:01:23:38
#51 - What are the differences between CLASS D, CLASS A/B and CLASS A amplifiers?
2/13/2024
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen This episode is brought to you by Marantz: https://www.marantz.com/en/ Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon: βοΈ www.patreon.com/johndarko π As discussed in this episode... Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition π https://darko.audio/2024/01/shock-horror-naim-goes-class-d-with-uniti-nova-pe/ Hifi Rose RA280 π https://darko.audio/2024/02/hifi-rose-announces-ra280-a-less-bonkers-ganfet-amplifier/ Antelope Audio Atlas i8 π https://en.antelopeaudio.com/products/atlas-i8/ Carbide Audio isolation footers π http://carbide.audio π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-sapphire-micro-nano/ π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-audio-diamond/ π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-audio/ LHY Media Converter π https://www.beatechnik.com/lhy-audio π https://6moons.com/industry_articles/fmc/ RAAL 1995 π http://raalribbon.com (currently under revision) π https://raalrequisite.com π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/raal-1995-magna-immanis/
Duration:01:34:21
Darko Audio podcast #50: Yamaha, Rotel, Clayton Shaw & Scansonic HD
11/27/2023
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen ππ» This episode is brought to you by Bluesound https://www.bluesound.com/products/node-x/ Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon: βοΈ https://www.patreon.com/johndarko π As mentioned in this podcast... Rotel RAS-5000 https://darko.audio/2023/11/rotel-readies-ras-5000-super-integrated-amplifier/ Yamaha HS3 & HS4 https://darko.audio/2023/11/yamahas-hs3-hs4-are-powered-but-not-active-loudspeakers/ Clayton Shaw Caladan https://6moons.com/industry_articles/clayton-shaw-caladan/ https://claytonshawacousticlab.com Scansonic Q Series https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/scansonic-q3/ Telos Audio https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/telos-audio-macro-ground-noise-reducer/ https://telos-audio.com.tw
Duration:01:16:20
pbthal.
11/9/2023
With pbthal. ππ» This episode is brought to you by Bluesound https://www.bluesound.com/products/node-x/ Producer: Nick McCorriston www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- Beniospit β Hybrid-rhythms
Duration:00:55:22
#49 - Arcam, Marantz, Neumann, Acoustic Energy and Dutch & Dutch
11/5/2023
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen ππ» This episode is brought to you by Bluesound https://www.bluesound.com/products/node-x/ Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon: βοΈ https://www.patreon.com/johndarko π As mentioned in this podcast... Neumann KH120 II π https://darko.audio/2023/10/neumanns-kh120-ii-are-room-correctable-active-loudspeakers/ Marantz CD50n & Model 50 π https://darko.audio/2023/10/marantz-announces-cd50n-cd-player-w-hdmi-arc-streaming/ π https://darko.audio/2023/10/marantz-musicality-the-model-50/ Dutch & Dutch 8c π https://dutchdutch.com/ π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/dutch-dutch-8c-bacch/ π https://www.bacch.com/ubacch Acoustic Energy Corinium π https://www.acoustic-energy.co.uk/ SoundKaos Vibra68 π https://www.soundkaos.com/vibra68 π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/soundkaos-vibra68/ Boenicke SwingBase π https://boenicke-audio.ch/products/accessories/swing-base/ π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/boenicke-audio-swingbase/ Wellfloat π https://wellfloat-global.com π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/wellfloat/ Audite Acoustics π https://www.auditeacoustics.com π https://6moons.com/industry_articles/audite/ Streaming platform by Roon π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest π https://howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel π https://howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi Room treatment by Vicoustic π https://vicoustic.com/ Darko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a 'π'.
Duration:01:03:33
#48 - FiiO FT3, iFi & aptX Lossless Bluetooth, HEDDphone 2 and AGD GaNTube
10/19/2023
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen ππ» This episode is brought to you by Bluesound https://www.bluesound.com/products/node-x/ Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon: βοΈ https://www.patreon.com/johndarko π As mentioned in this podcast... FiiO FT3 π https://amzn.to/3rXHwat iFi Neo iDSD 2 π https://amzn.to/3M9o4hI π https://darko.audio/2023/10/ifi-brings-lossless-bluetooth-home-but-theres-a-catch/ AGD GanTube88KT π https://agdproduction.com/product/agd-gantube88kt-mkiii/ π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/agdproductions/ HEDDphone 2 π https://darko.audio/2023/09/the-heddphone-two-has-been-on-the-treadmill/ π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/heddphone-2/ Sony Xperia 1 V smartphone π https://amzn.to/48ZI1RR Qualcomm aptX Lossless / Snapdragon Sound π https://www.qualcomm.com/products/features/snapdragon-sound Special thanks to Cameron at Golden Sound https://goldensound.audio/ Darko's acoustic room treatment by Vicoustic π https://vicoustic.com/ Darko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a 'π'.
Duration:01:07:00
10 HI-FI MYTHS BUSTED! w/ Peter Comeau
10/2/2023
With IAG's Peter Comeau ππ» This episode is brought to you by Bluesound https://www.bluesound.com/products/node-x/ PATREON: www.patreon.com/johndarko SHOW NOTES: https://darko.audio/2023/10/podcast-10-hi-fi-myths-busted-w-peter-comeau/ Producer: Nick McCorriston www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- Beniospit β Hybrid-rhythms
Duration:02:02:58
John & Srajan review the Zu DWX
9/4/2023
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen ππ» This episode is brought to you by Cambridge Audio's Made by Music podcast: www.cambridgeaudio.com/row/en/made-bβ¦music-podcast PATREON: www.patreon.com/johndarko SHOW NOTES over at Darko.Audio Producer: Nick McCorriston www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- Beniospit β Hybrid-rhythms
Duration:01:37:42
Campfire, Sennheiser, Sony, Roon & more w/ Alessandro Cortini
8/17/2023
With Alessandro Cortini ππ» This episode is brought to you by Cambridge Audio's Made by Music podcast: www.cambridgeaudio.com/row/en/made-bβ¦music-podcast PATREON: www.patreon.com/johndarko SHOW NOTES: https://darko.audio/2023/08/podcast-alessandro-cortini-on-campfire-sennheiser-sony-more/ Producer: Nick McCorriston www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- Beniospit β Hybrid-rhythms
Duration:01:24:57
Schiit Urd (& Syn) w/ Jason Stoddard
7/22/2023
with Schiit Audio co-founder Jason Stoddard ππ» This episode is brought to you by Cambridge Audio's Made by Music podcast: https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/row/en/made-by-music-podcast PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko SHOW NOTES over at Darko.Audio Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Duration:01:10:17
#47 - Rick Rubin on 60 mins, Dolby Atmos & audiophile red flags
7/3/2023
with Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna Show notes at Darko.Audio Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Duration:01:33:24
David Morley talks ambient techno, R&S and Barry Lyndon
6/19/2023
with electronic musician David Morley. ππ» This episode is brought to you by Cambridge Audio's Made by Music podcast: https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/row/en/made-by-music-podcast PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko SHOW NOTES over at Darko.Audio Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Duration:01:36:02
Sennheiser IE 900, IE 600 & IE 200: the what & the why
5/6/2023
with Sennheiser's Jermo KΓΆhnke ππ» This episode is brought to you by AudioQuest: https://www.audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko SHOW NOTES over at Darko.Audio Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Duration:01:33:39
#46 - AXPONA 2023 review + MQA goes into administration
4/26/2023
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna. ππ» This episode is brought to you by Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2: https://tinyurl.com/2ewhd9sc PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna Show notes at Darko.Audio Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Duration:00:51:42
Why BIGGER loudspeakers are BETTER
4/23/2023
with IAG's Peter Comeau. ππ» This episode is brought to you by AudioQuest: https://www.audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko SHOW NOTES over at Darko.Audio Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Duration:00:54:54
#45 - Made in China + Why no negative reviews?
4/15/2023
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna. ππ» This episode brought to you by AudioQuest: https://www.audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko https://www.patreon.com/michaellavorgna Show notes at Darko.Audio Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Duration:01:37:22
Using a portable audio player as a music server and/or streamer?
4/6/2023
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen. ππ» This episode is brought to you by Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2: https://tinyurl.com/2ewhd9sc PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko SHOW NOTES over at Darko.Audio Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Duration:01:16:14
Bluetooth STILL can't do hi-res audio BUT...
3/29/2023
With Sound + Image's Jez Ford. ππ» This episode is brought to you by Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2: https://tinyurl.com/2ewhd9sc PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko SHOW NOTES over at Darko.Audio Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Duration:00:57:20
John & Srajan review the SHANLING M3 ULTRA
3/18/2023
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen. ππ» This episode is brought to you by Marantz: https://bit.ly/3BKcJyS PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko SHOW NOTES over at Darko.Audio Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms
Duration:01:42:49