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Does music consumption affect our ecosystem? Join us for an exciting round-table podcast discussion about sustainability in audio hosted by eCoustics. Guest speakers from MQA and NAD Electronics will be discussing the impact that recent technological advancements have on our ecosystem, including the infrastructure and energy use required to sustain new consumer habits driven by this technology. The podcast will also explore facts and figures around our modern music consumption patterns and how companies like MQA and NAD Electronics aim to embrace this challenge and combat the issues.Our panel includes: • Greg Stidsen, NAD Electronics, Chief Technology Officer • Cas Oostvogel, NAD Electronics, Product Manager • Andy Dowell, MQA, Director of LicensingHosted by: • Ian White, Moderator & Editor-in-Chief • Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEOLearn more at: • https://nadelectronics.com • https://www.mqa.co.uk/sustainable-techCredits: • Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all • Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com • Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.comKeep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting: • https://www.ecoustics.com#earthday #musicstreaming #mqa #nad #sustainabletech #greentech #hifi #audiophile #music #sustainability #tidal #environmentalimpact #carbonfootprint #consumerelectronics

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder sits down with Gene DellaSala, President of Audioholics to purse the truth in audio and video. Under Gene’s leadership, Audioholics.com has grown to become largest Home Theater Review publication on the planet. Today Audioholics.com offers in-depth product reviews and analysis, specializing in the science and measurements to help consumers make fact based buying decisions when designing a home theater. Gene discusses the original launch of the website in 1999, the extension of the website’s reach onto YouTube in 2004, and the documentation of the still in process Audioholics Smarthome. In addition, learn about some of Gene’s favorite products and a few products you probably want to avoid.Host: Brian Mitchell, eCoustics FounderGuest: Gene DellaSala, President http://www.audioholics.comThis episode was sponsored by: http://www.focal.com & http://www.shure.comCredits:Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

Like it or not, vintage audio is the new new. In this program the ecoustics team talks about all of the buzz that is behind our recent outpouring of vintage focused articles and why we can't wait to publish more. Welcome to the ecoustics podcast.This episode is brought to you by http://www.pro-jectusa.comThe ecoustics team appearing in this episode:Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEOIan White, Editor-in-ChiefJeremy Sikora, Vintage ColumnistEric Pye, Vintage ColumnistMitch Anderson, Podcast ProducerCredits:Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

In this live eCoustics roundtable we talk about the state of the high-end audio headphone market with our Headphone Editor, W. Jennings. This is his first time on the livestream podcast and we are so very stoked about it! Also, our Editor-In-Chief, Ian White just returned from CanJam NYC 2022 where he was able to demo some very interesting products that are sure to stir up some conversation.Sponsored by: https://www.sonusfaber.comThe ecoustics team appearing in this episode:Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEOIan White, Editor-in-ChiefW. Jennings, Headphone EditorEmiko, Video ContributorMitch Anderson, Podcast ProducerCredits:Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com#audiophile #headphones #canjam

In this special episode, we sit down with one of the original audiophile reviewers on YouTube; Sean of Zero Fidelity. He first launched his YouTube channel in 2015 which has amassed nearly 15 million views and 70,000 loyal subscribers. As one of the most well-known and outspoken reviewers in the audiophile community, chances are if you’ve been searching for high-end audio information on YouTube, you’ve come across Sean’s videos. He has a unique talent for being able to accurately communicate what equipment actually sounds like and his lack of pretense or "I know better than you" attitude has made him a go-to resource for thousands of audiophiles around the world. The discussion also reveals some of Sean's background in the hi-fi industry and how he acquired an arsenal of knowledge listening to so many audio components at a relatively young age. Sean has his finger on the pulse of the YouTube hi-fi community, and the audio industry as a whole. Few know that Sean’s expertise in the hi-fi industry extends much deeper than just reviewing, which is why he still calls his YouTube channel a hobby, despite its success. For more information on Sean of Zero Fidelity please visit https://www.youtube.com/zerofidelityThis Episode is Sponsored by SVS. https://www.svsound.comThe ecoustics team appearing in this episode:Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEOCredits:Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

Our lively debate this week on the ecoustics podcast centers around how the Spotify/Joe Rogan controversy will reshape the streaming music landscape. At this time Spotify is still the dominant streaming music platform holding around 31% marketshare, followed by Apple Music (15%) and Amazon Music (13%) according to a Q2 2021 report. By the end of 2021 Spotify revealed 180 million Premium subscribers in their Q4 2021 financial statements.With the most to lose, Spotify is doubling down on keeping The Joe Rogan Experience podcast on its platform for the time being, despite a trickle of musicians requesting removal of their music which started with Neil Young.With music streaming platforms in the spotlight, the question of how much creators make per music stream is of greater significance than the debate of the moment. Most people may be be shocked to learn that tiny fractions of their subscription fee makes it into the hands of their favorite performers.Is Spotify finding every loophole not to pay artists, or are their hands tied by the music labels and the competition? In 2021, Spotify collected over $3 Billion USD (2,689 EUR), but the company can’t even break even year-over-year. Where is the money going if it is not going to creators?We do know $100 million of it went to Joe Rogan. But shouldn’t that money have been divided up amongst all the great musicians on Spotify?This Episode is Sponsored by the McIntosh Group. The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:Ian White, Host & Editor-in-ChiefBrian Mitchell, Founder & CEOLauren Halliday, Music EditorEric Pye, Contributing Editor Jeremy Sikora, Contributing EditorMitch Anderson, Podcast Producer and Host of Black Circle RadioEmiko, Musician, Filmmaker and Video ProducerCredits:Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

The ecoustics contributors recap the year of 2021 for the hi-fi, home theater and headphone industries during a YouTube livestream recorded on Sunday, January 16, 2022.A few of the trends we expect to continue into 2022 include:- The continued resurgence of physical media - vinyl records, CDs and even cassette tapes.- Increased demand for vintage audio and modern equipment that looks retro.- increased pricing across all A/V categories.Tune in for a lively discussion with some of the ecoustics team based across the U.S. and Canada.Ian White, Editor-in-Chief and Host https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/Brian Mitchell, Founder https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/Emiko, Musician & YouTube Host https://www.ecoustics.com/video/Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Contributor https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/Mitch Anderson, DJ and Podcast Producer https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/Go to https://www.ecoustics.com for the latest news, reviews and guides on all things hi-fi.View all audio-only podcasts and show notes:https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecoustics-podcast/id1566783125https://open.spotify.com/show/3KNF8mDyKNHL8UKIDKFZPDhttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-ecoustics-podcast-82342871/https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcasthttps://www.stitcher.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDkxNjc1Ni9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkSubscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/ecoustics?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://www.ecoustics.com/newsletter/Credits:Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All https://www.arcofall.comVoice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited https://www.sspunlimited.comProduction by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios https://blackcircleradio.com#hifi #hometheater #headphones #vintageaudio #vinyl #cds

Have you wondered how your favorite album art was conceived before it ever found its way onto your turntable? There is a story behind every iconic album including the best-selling Tone Poet Series from Blue Note Records. Join Mitch Anderson as he discusses the packaging of some of the most famous jazz albums of all-time with Blue Note Records Tone Poet Producer, Joe Harley, Sam Gay, Sales Director, Stoughton Printing, and Todd Gallopo, Owner and Creative Director, Meat & Potatoes. For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.comFor a running list of Blue Note Tone Poet Releases please visit https://store.bluenote.com/collections/tone-poetsAppearing in the episode is:Joe Harley - Blue Note Records Tone Poet ProducerSam Gay - Sales Director at Stoughton Printing - https://www.stoughtonprinting.comTodd Gallopo - Owner and Creative Director at Meat and Potatoes - https://www.meatoes.comMitch Anderson - ecoustics ProducerCredits:Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.arcofall.comVoice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.comProduction by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com#vinyl #hifi #tonepoet #bluenote #audiophile #analog #applemusic #stayhifi #ecoustics #jazz #vinylcommunity #oldstyle #musicindustry

The ecoustics team records their first live podcast on YouTube!Topics include: - What are you listening for sonically?- Was there a musical experience, song or life event that changed your perception of what was possible with music?- What hi-fi components have impacted you most?- Some gift ideas for audiophiles!More show notes can be found at https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/hearing-whatsin-our-headsThe cast:Ian White - Host / Editor-in-Chief - https://www.instagram.com/theremotezombie/Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEOEmiko https://www.instagram.com/thathifigirl/Eric Pye https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/Jeremy Sikora https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/Lauren Halliday https://www.instagram.com/record_lady/Mitch Anderson https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/View all audio-only podcasts and show notes:https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecoustics-podcast/id1566783125https://open.spotify.com/show/3KNF8mDyKNHL8UKIDKFZPDhttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-ecoustics-podcast-82342871/https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcasthttps://www.stitcher.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDkxNjc1Ni9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkDon't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/ecoustics?sub_confirmation=1Gift suggestions:Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design https://amzn.to/2YokV88 (Eric)Jazz Kissa Magazines https://jazzcity.store/ (Eric)Your Song Changed My Life https://amzn.to/3keD7c2 (Lauren)From Digital to Your Turntable Tee https://womeninvinyl.com/store/From-Digital-to-Your-Turntable-Tee-Unisex-p396507068 (Lauren)Blue Note Tone Poet Series https://amzn.to/3kk3PQu (Mitch)APC Voltage Regulator https://amzn.to/3F0dfc1 (Mitch)Gifting music on Bandcamp Friday https://isitbandcampfriday.com/ (Mitch)Support independent artists, buy merch, and swag (Emiko)Allied Catalogs https://worldradiohistory.com/Electronics_Catalogs.htm (Jeremy)Lucius https://amzn.to/3BZ4PPX (Jeremy)Music and Audio: A User Guide To Better Sound https://www.musicandaudioguide.com (Brian)Cork Platter Mats https://analogrestorations.com (Ian)Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original https://amzn.to/3qhfpja (Ian)R. Crumb's Heroes of Blues, Jazz & Country https://amzn.to/3CX66bF (Ian)Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century https://amzn.to/304czTP (Ian)Credits:Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All https://www.arcofall.comVoice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited https://www.sspunlimited.comProduction by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios https://blackcircleradio.com#audiophile #hifi #music

Audio industry icon, Gayle Sanders, the founder of MartinLogan and Eikon Audio joins the Ecoustics team for a trip down memory lane as we discuss the origin and history of one of the most important high-end audio loudspeaker brands and the birth of his next generation loudspeaker brand that is already shaking up the market. Everything you ever wanted to know about the award-winning MartinLogan electrostatic loudspeakers and Eikon Audio's newest loudspeaker before its official premiere. Find more information on Eikon Audio here: https://www.eikonaudio.comCredits:Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_allVoice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.comProduction by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com