Total Harmonic Distraction

Total Harmonic Distraction


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Total Harmonic Distraction Podcast #14. Harry Hmura I Am, I AM - Total Harmonic Distraction
July 20, 2015

This podcast features an interview with musician and great ape advocate, Harry Hmura. Harry has released a CD titled I AM, I AM which interweaves sounds and vocalizations of great apes he and his team have recorded with his delightful tunes.

Total Harmonic Distraction Podcast #13. Andrew Jones, ELAC Americas, Michael Borresen, Raidho, A. J.Conti, Basis Audio, Irv Gross, Constellation Audio - Total Harmonic Distraction
July 19, 2015

This is our final podcast from The Show Newport 2015, and I must say that this will be a real treat for audiophiles. - We begin by speaking with the legendary Andrew Jones, formerly of TAD, who introduces his first efforts with ELAC Americas.

Total Harmonic Distraction Podcast #12. Kevin Voecks, Harman Luxury Audio Group, Jean-Philippe Fontaine, Focal JM Labs, Alex Brinkman, Ayre Acoustics - Total Harmonic Distraction
July 02, 2015

This podcast begins with Kevin Voecks, Manager of Product Development, Harman Luxury Audio Group. Kevin shares his views on speaker design including horn and waveguide design, driver material, challenges in evaluating speakers and more -

Total Harmonic Distraction Podcast #11: William Low, Richard Colburn, Alex Brinkman - Total Harmonic Distraction
June 17, 2015

Continuing our coverage from The Show Newport 2015, this podcast begins with my talk with Bill Low, CEO / Designer of Audioquest. Not only does Bill comment on cables, but he gives his thoughts on consumers working with dealers,

Podcast#10: The Show Newport 2015 part 1: Dan D’Agostino, Owen Kwon, Costa Koulisakis, Jay Elder - Total Harmonic Distraction
June 08, 2015

This show features four interviews from The Show Newport 2015. First up is Dan D'Agostino who provides a peek into his design process and philosophy, and describes his new integrated. Second, Iriver President Owen Kwon discusses happenings from Astell ...

Total Harmonic Distraction podcast #9. Paul Stubblebine, The Tape Project and Greg Roberts, Volti Audio - Total Harmonic Distraction
June 04, 2015

On podacst #9, we began with mastering engineer, Paul Stubblebine, who is a Managing Director of The Tape Project. Listen and find out if you are tape curious. Then I spoke with Volti Audio's Greg Roberts about his wonderful Vittora horn speakers.

Total Harmonic Distraction Podcast #8. Jim Salk of Salk Sound and Klaus Bunge of Odyssey Audio - Total Harmonic Distraction
May 27, 2015

THD #8 begins with a discussion with Jim Salk, who leads Salk Sound. Jim talks speaker design, customization and making high value products. Then Odyssey Audio's Klaus Bunge discussed his approach to creating award winning electronics at real world pri...

Total Harmonic Distraction Podcast #7. Mark Waldrep of AIX records, Tom Fine discusses Mercury Living Presence recordings, Ted Danowski talks about cleaning records. - Total Harmonic Distraction
May 18, 2015

THD #7 Begins with Mark Waldrep discussing hi rez and multi channel delights. Then Tom Fine tells us all about the origins of the Mercury Living Presence series, sharing personal family anecdotes. Finally, we welcome back Palm Springs Audio Club member...

Total Harmonic Distraction Podcast #6. Dr. Patrick Feaster of First Sounds, Tom Carione of Brooks Berdan LTD, Dr. Timothy Lightfoot of Huffines Institute, and Ted Danowski of Palm Springs Audio Club. - Total Harmonic Distraction
May 16, 2015

This episode begins with Dr. Patrick Feaster who discusses the first audio recordings ever made. Then Tom Carione discusses vintage electronics, especially McIntosh. Following that, Dr. Timothy Lightfoot speaks about musicians as athletes and his resea...

Total Harmonic Distraction Podcast #5. Bill Dudleston, Legacy Audio, Steve Raymer, Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, Bob Levi, LAOCAS,Critical listening with Allen - Total Harmonic Distraction
May 11, 2015

Total Harmonic Distraction Podcast #5. - This show featured Bill Dudleston, who leads Legacy Audio, Steve Raymer from the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, Bob Levi President of LAOCAS who discussed The Show Newport,