John
In this episode of the Darko.Audio podcast, Michael Lavorgna and I discuss a recent poll that reveals how 32% of the Darko YouTube audience would think twice about buying a hi-fi product that’s “Made in China”. We also dig into a question that, like a cockroach, refuses to die (and was recently tackled by Herb Reichert and Steve Guttenberg): “Why don’t we see more/any negative reviews?”. Lavorgna then details the latest findings in his journey up the food chain of phono pre-amps and I reveal a surprise finding about presenting room measurements. As usual, we round out the episode with a pair of album recommendations.
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👉🏻As mentioned in this episode…
Aururasound HFSA-01
https://twitteringmachines.com/aurorasound-introduces-the-hfsa-01-vacuum-tube-integrated-amplifier/
Ortofon pre-mounted 2M cartridges
https://darko.audio/2023/04/ortofon-now-selling-pre-mounted-2m-phono-cartridges/
Rega Planar 8 & 10 in white
https://www.rega.co.uk/products/planar-8
Ferrum Wandla
https://twitteringmachines.com/ferrums-new-flagship-wandla-dac-preamp-has-some-hq-player-inside/
Made in China YouTube poll results
https://darko.audio/2023/03/global-feedback-is-made-in-china-a-turn-off/
Steve & Herb on NEGATIVE REVIEWS
https://youtu.be/j4kDa_TUYxg
Manley Chinook phono pre-amplifier review
https://twitteringmachines.com/review-manley-labs-chinook-special-edition-mkii-phono-preamplifier/
TM Phono Stage Survey: The Big Roundup
https://twitteringmachines.com/tm-phono-stage-survey-the-big-roundup/
John Beltran – Ten Days of Blue (Live at Dekmantel)
https://allgoodmusic.bandcamp.com/album/ten-days-of-blue-live-at-dekmantel-2
