What does real sound like? Modernised, revitalised, historically grand with a modern take and a new model. Kiat Low — the man behind the revival of this iconic, heritage brand — explains why Duntech still delivers one of the most convincing, lifelike sounds in high-end audio. Show Partner - Devore Fidelity
Reviewer gets inside the Exposure 5510 amp and says it sounds better than his Naim Uniti Star and as good as an Accuphase. The Exposure 5510 Review goes inside with component and build quality, functionality and most importantly - sound. Adding insights is the Exposure designer, who tells us how he achieved the surprisingly large, detailed sound of the Exposure 5510. Show Partner - Devore Fidelity
ProAc, iconic British loudspeaker brand, offers both ribbon and dome tweeters. Is one better or just different? A rare and exclusive interview with the third generation of ProAc, Zoe Tyler-Mardle. One of the UK's most respected brands doing things differently whilst honouring the history of perfectly natural sound. Show Partner - Devore Fidelity
High End HiFi didn't ISN'T expensive, you just forgot the context. Andrew and David use figures, not "forum theory" to reframe nostalgia, proving that "vintage" brands were once High End. Mourning the loss of great Japanese brands. Where did they go? AND we decide we need to delve further into GR-Research Episode 045 claims on training AI to "hear" and diagnose audio. Show Partner - March Audio
Estelon, dCS and Oephi justify their pricing with their unique take on design and engineering BUT say the goal is the music and the "toys" should disappear. It's a deep dive into how industrial design, materials science, and complex engineering serve the music - but at what cost? Would you want something as sculptural as an Estelon or outrageous as a $500,000 DAC music system to disappear? Show Partner - March Audio
Danny Richie of GR-Research challenges Hi-Fi dogma. Why big brands need his upgrade for great sound. Tube connectors, cables, mods, loudspeaker design, DIY & more. Show Partner - March Audio
AI is changing how people buy HiFi and even decide what "good sound" is - but what is the real impact of AI in the HiFi world. Andrew Hutchison and David Corazza break down the risks, the myths, and the strange new behaviour emerging in audio retail. How to know if you suffer from G.A.S (Gear Addiction Syndrome). Which one of the three styles of audio enthusiasts are you? AI shaping musical taste and why algorithms often get it wrong. How online reviews, marketing hype & LLM data bias distor...
Inside home theatre and cinema sound design, engineering and manufacture with Krix Loudspeakers. Scott Krix tells all to Not An Audiophile's Andrew Hutchison in a story of evolution from horn loaded HiFi to international home theatre and commercial cinema powerhouse. The evolution of Krix Loudspeakers involves innovation, adaptation, a dedicated factory and an uncanny vision. Krix Loudspeakers are now positioned on the world stage in the revolution of international cinema and home theatre sound ...
Inside Airtight, Japan's legendary high end, tube-amplifier brand. The future of Airtight - a new direction. The family legacy from Luxman to present. An extraordinary focus on craftsmanship and quality. A sound ethos based on "orchestration" and a dynamic, ultra-musical family sound. From micro-resonance tuning to hand-built monocoque chassis, this is a rare look at how true high-end audio is made. Where is Airtight going in the future with a move in a new direction in the wind. A must-listen f...
YG Acoustics is far from average. Founded in the USA and still made to this day in Colorado, a state of the art facility is backed by astrophysics based research and development. Aurele from YG Acoustics joins David Corazza at the 2025 Stereonet HiFi & AV Show to reveal how nano-surgical precision and obsessive attention to sonic excellence come together to create loudspeakers that blur the line between technology and sound — and why YG's culture of fun and passion keeps innovation alive. Sp...
Turntables and analogue sound. Linn, Thorens and big brands perpetuate popular beliefs to maintain sales. Arthur Khoubesserian from The Funk Firm refuses to stay silent - voicing his disappointment in and disapproval of the HiFi industry. Renowned for groundbreaking innovation in analogue sound backed by physics, Arthur challenges the industry to stop living in the past and embrace the newest science and technology. Funk engineers product at the cutting edge of science and reveals his latest pro...
HiFi review. Quad 3 Integrated amplifier had issues that surprised our host. Reviewing inside the box with a qualified technician for a look at build quality and components. Functionality and sound - was it better than Naim? At the top end of the bottom of the market, is it worth the money or is it just nostalgia? We cover everything in our comprehensive review. Plus, guest revelations that shocked us! On our 1st birthday, we revisit 5 guest interviews with surprises we didn't anticipate. You ma...
How did the iconic Orangutan O/96 loudspeaker with its wide baffle and orangutan features became THE loudspeaker to own? Still handcrafted in the USA after 25 years. John DeVore chats about wide baffle loudspeaker design, genuine sound quality, having fun with model names and much more. Sponsored By Len Wallis Audio
HiFi Show expose. No holding back from our golden eared hosts rounding up the Stereonet HiFi & AV Show Melbourne 2025 Who got it right and who got it terribly wrong? Surprising new brands, new models, affordable vs high end, great sound and one big brand who missed the mark entirely. Sponsored By Len Wallis Audio
Inside the life of an international HiFi reviewer who wields his power like a conductor leading a symphony. His favourite HiFi, love of classic cars and belief that reviews should not be verdicts for the death of a brand. With the power of opinion comes responsibility to approach reviewing without prejudice, bias or dishonesty. First and foremost a music lover with a discerning ear, acting as gatekeeper for the most revered HiFi reviews in the world. Sponsored By Len Wallis Audio...
Reviewing the exciting new release from WiiM - the WiiM Amp Ultra. Our two HiFi professionals discuss in Part 1 and go in depth in Part 2 the good and bad of the new WiiM. ALSO HiFi retailing is dominated by older (mostly men) who have made HiFi their lives. Alex Stuart is a rare young HiFi retail owner who believes that his drive and enthusiasm makes tradition and experience look "tired". Sponsored By Len Wallis Audio
Preconceptions, misconceptions and misinformation - Are you hearing the system or the opinions or others? Is too much information ruining your HiFi experience? ALSO our HiFi professionals talk turntables - the most complex "simple" HiFi component you can use. Do you know everything on our Top 10? Sponsored By Len Wallis Audio
Kostas Metaxas designs luxury collections of high end HiFi. Every item in the collection is HiFi Art - totally and utterly unique, organic and outrageously interesting. -"Otherwise they have no reason to exist". He made a decision to create a "visual language", to go out on his own and design uniqueness in an industry that had failed to evolve. Sponsored By Len Wallis Audio
Parliament House, The Adelaide Festival Centre and New York's largest church. Where sound perfection is required, VAF has always been there. The evolution of uncommon sound, past, present and future. Sponsored By Len Wallis Audio
Wharfedale, Castle & Mission. Audiophiles diagnosed and room acoustics dissected. The meaning and importance of balance in loudspeaker design. Opinions on horn loaded, tubes and why price has nothing to do with quality of sound. Sponsored By The StereoNet Home Entertainment Expo Melbourne August 2025
Vinyl restoration technology and two outrageous speaker designs. Sponsored By Harbottle Audio
Laurence Dickie, interviewed at Munich High End 2025 goes deep into loudspeaker design and sets Not An Audiophile host straight on some audio assumptions. Laurence Dickie is best known as the designer of Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus and the Vivid Audio loudspeakers. Munich High End 2025 roundup where our host offers the best, worst and best affordable of the final High End in Munich. Sponsored By Harbottle Audio
Bowers & Wilkins; Focal; Sonus Faber; McIntosh; Denon; Marantz; Piega; Audio Research; March Audio; Naim and more. New products, models and behind the concepts. Sponsored By Harbottle Audio
From the infamous "recap everything" advice to the idea that streaming robs musicians, we cut through the noise with first-hand experience, facts and a healthy dose of skepticism. Sponsored By Harbottle Audio
Does HiFi gear really sound better than it ever did? What's changed and what does the future of HiFi look like? The evolution of HiFi over 47 years of Len Wallis Audio. Sponsored By Stereonet
Richter, Dohmann, Musical Fidelity, Air Tight Tube amps, Fischer & Fischer slate speakers, Microphase and more... Sponsored By SpectraFlora
The highly-qualified and experienced ear behind the Soundstage Australia HiFi reviews has been everywhere, listened to everything and met every big name in HiFi. Sponsored By SpectraFlora
Improve speaker and room acoustics with one simple step. Ground-breaking technology in the DEQX processor allows passive speakers to become active and diagnoses and improves inherent sound issues with passive speakers and listening rooms. Kim Ryrie, designer of the the Fairlight Synthesizer explains his latest project, the DEQX speaker and room processor. Sponsored By SpectraFlora
Cartridge compliance, tracking force and tonearm alignment - why they are so important. The top 5 points affecting turntable sound Best turntable, tonearm and cartridge combos. Platter mat considerations. Why the quality of turntable leads are critical. How technology has solved the vibration isolation problem and how Dohmann Audio Helix One and Helix Two turntables are changing the way you experience analogue. Sponsored By SpectraFlora
What constitutes good music? 5 tracks/albums that you should know to test your speakers, hold an educated conversation about music and to just plain feel alive! Two HiFi professionals with polar opposite tastes in music hold an opinion party on what's great, good and just plain rubbish. Sponsored By stereonet.com
