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For Music-First Audiophiles

Darko.Audio podcast John Darko

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For Music-First Audiophiles

    #52 - %THD: why is it MISLEADING?

    #52 - %THD: why is it MISLEADING?

    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:
    β˜•οΈ www.patreon.com/johndarko

    πŸ‘‰ 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/

    • 1 hr 23 min
    #51 - What are the differences between CLASS D, CLASS A/B and CLASS A amplifiers?

    #51 - What are the differences between CLASS D, CLASS A/B and CLASS A amplifiers?

    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:
    β˜•οΈ www.patreon.com/johndarko

    πŸ‘‰ As discussed in this episode...

    Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition
    πŸ“– https://darko.audio/2024/01/shock-horror-naim-goes-class-d-with-uniti-nova-pe/

    Hifi Rose RA280
    πŸ“– https://darko.audio/2024/02/hifi-rose-announces-ra280-a-less-bonkers-ganfet-amplifier/

    Antelope Audio Atlas i8
    πŸ“– https://en.antelopeaudio.com/products/atlas-i8/

    Carbide Audio isolation footers
    πŸ“– http://carbide.audio
    πŸ“– https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-sapphire-micro-nano/
    πŸ“– https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-audio-diamond/
    πŸ“– https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-audio/

    LHY Media Converter
    πŸ“– https://www.beatechnik.com/lhy-audio
    πŸ“– https://6moons.com/industry_articles/fmc/

    RAAL 1995
    πŸ“– http://raalribbon.com (currently under revision)
    πŸ“– https://raalrequisite.com
    πŸ“– https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/raal-1995-magna-immanis/

    • 1 hr 34 min
    Darko Audio podcast #50: Yamaha, Rotel, Clayton Shaw & Scansonic HD

    Darko Audio podcast #50: Yamaha, Rotel, Clayton Shaw & Scansonic HD

    w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen

    πŸ‘‰πŸ» This episode is brought to you by Bluesound
    https://www.bluesound.com/products/node-x/

    Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:
    β˜•οΈ https://www.patreon.com/johndarko

    πŸ‘‰ 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

    • 1 hr 16 min
    pbthal.

    pbthal.

    With pbthal.

    πŸ‘‰πŸ» 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 – Hybrid-rhythms

    • 55 min
    #49 - Arcam, Marantz, Neumann, Acoustic Energy and Dutch & Dutch

    #49 - Arcam, Marantz, Neumann, Acoustic Energy and Dutch & Dutch

    w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen

    πŸ‘‰πŸ» This episode is brought to you by Bluesound
    https://www.bluesound.com/products/node-x/

    Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:
    β˜•οΈ https://www.patreon.com/johndarko

    πŸ‘‰ As mentioned in this podcast...

    Neumann KH120 II
    πŸ“– https://darko.audio/2023/10/neumanns-kh120-ii-are-room-correctable-active-loudspeakers/

    Marantz CD50n & Model 50
    πŸ“– https://darko.audio/2023/10/marantz-announces-cd50n-cd-player-w-hdmi-arc-streaming/
    πŸ“– https://darko.audio/2023/10/marantz-musicality-the-model-50/

    Dutch & Dutch 8c
    πŸ“– https://dutchdutch.com/
    πŸ“– https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/dutch-dutch-8c-bacch/
    πŸ“– https://www.bacch.com/ubacch

    Acoustic Energy Corinium
    πŸ“– https://www.acoustic-energy.co.uk/

    SoundKaos Vibra68
    πŸ“– https://www.soundkaos.com/vibra68
    πŸ“– https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/soundkaos-vibra68/

    Boenicke SwingBase
    πŸ“– https://boenicke-audio.ch/products/accessories/swing-base/
    πŸ“– https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/boenicke-audio-swingbase/

    Wellfloat
    πŸ“– https://wellfloat-global.com
    πŸ“– https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/wellfloat/

    Audite Acoustics
    πŸ“– https://www.auditeacoustics.com
    πŸ“– https://6moons.com/industry_articles/audite/

    Streaming platform by Roon
    πŸ›’ https://roon.link/affiliate/darko

    Cables and power products by AudioQuest
    πŸ›’ https://howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg

    Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
    πŸ›’ https://howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi

    Room treatment by Vicoustic
    πŸ“– https://vicoustic.com/

    Darko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a 'πŸ›’'.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    #48 - FiiO FT3, iFi & aptX Lossless Bluetooth, HEDDphone 2 and AGD GaNTube

    #48 - FiiO FT3, iFi & aptX Lossless Bluetooth, HEDDphone 2 and AGD GaNTube

    w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen

    πŸ‘‰πŸ» This episode is brought to you by Bluesound
    https://www.bluesound.com/products/node-x/

    Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:
    β˜•οΈ https://www.patreon.com/johndarko

    πŸ‘‰ As mentioned in this podcast...

    FiiO FT3
    πŸ›’ https://amzn.to/3rXHwat

    iFi Neo iDSD 2
    πŸ›’ https://amzn.to/3M9o4hI
    πŸ“– https://darko.audio/2023/10/ifi-brings-lossless-bluetooth-home-but-theres-a-catch/

    AGD GanTube88KT
    πŸ“– https://agdproduction.com/product/agd-gantube88kt-mkiii/
    πŸ“– https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/agdproductions/

    HEDDphone 2
    πŸ“– https://darko.audio/2023/09/the-heddphone-two-has-been-on-the-treadmill/
    πŸ“– https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/heddphone-2/

    Sony Xperia 1 V smartphone
    πŸ›’ https://amzn.to/48ZI1RR

    Qualcomm aptX Lossless / Snapdragon Sound
    πŸ“– 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
    πŸ“– https://vicoustic.com/

    Darko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a 'πŸ›’'.

    • 1 hr 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
113 Ratings

113 Ratings

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Paul Barton episode

Great education from PSB speakers, Paul Barton. Even Darko was surprised by some of the info. Great podcast! Passive vs powered has been on my mind lately as I’m a digital music consumer. The info provided by Paul on all in one speaker’s makes sense.I can’t wait to listen again.

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Free, Michael

John, you’ve got to let Michael talk some more. you have a habit of getting into soliloquies and don’t leave any room for him. he is a very patient listener, but it is a bit embarrassing how you dominate the show don’t get me wrong I like you both, but I think he doesn’t get to offer what he has to give.

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John Darko, and his pals Michael Lavorgna et al., are the most enjoyable, informative audio critics I’ve found. Intelligent, informative, funny, insightful and not at all pedantic or ponderous. Darko’s special guests are fantastic, first-rate pros, and the host’s questions are relevant and poignant to pros and laypeople alike. The show is like you’re hanging out with people you wish were your friends, with a beverage of your choice, and just listening to them talk about a subject you love.

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