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Not An Audiophile

Andrew Hutchison
Hifi
Audio Equipment
Sound Quality
Speaker Design
Turntables
Hi-Fi
Loudspeaker Design
Harbottle Audio
Loudspeakers
March Audio
Sydney Hi-Fi Show
Acoustics
DEQX
Australia
Music
Munich High End 2025
Audio Engineering
Hifi Industry
Quad 3 Integrated Amplifier
Mcintosh

Explore HiFi from behind the scenes featuring interviews with designers, engineers and experts discussing speakers, amps, turntables, cables and more. HiFi pros talk design, get technical, offer opinions, provide news, reviews, and insights. Bringing the best and brightest from brands and shows around the world.

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HiFi Show review - StereoNet Melbourne 2026. Two experienced HiFi listeners, two completely different opinions of the same high end rooms. Best sound, worst sound, surprise entries, brand reviews, full roundup of this very busy show. Show Partner - M... more

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PMC co-founder and loudspeaker designer Peter Thomas on HiFi, loudspeaker design, professional audio and the pursuit of real sound. What makes a speaker sound accurate? Why are real drums and cymbals so difficult to reproduce? Why does PMC voice thei... more

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Eavesdrop on an unfiltered HiFi industry conversation between Doug Schneider, founder of SoundStage! Global, and Andrew Hutchison of Not An Audiophile. Two experienced HiFi media personalities sit down for a candid, wide-ranging chat about audio equi... more

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A wide-ranging conversation with PS Audio's, Paul McGowan. Almost 50 years of HiFi, behind the scenes at PS Audio and Octave Records, the future of amplifier design, acoustics, subwoofer placement, and the magic of music. Show Partner - March Audio

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Recent Guests

Peter Thomas
Co-founder of PMC (Professional Monitor Company)
PMC
Episode: PMC Designer Peter Thomas: Real Sound, HiFi, Pro Audio & the Music We Hear #64
Doug Schneider
Founder of SoundStage! Global
SoundStage! Global
Episode: HiFi Industry Unfiltered with SoundStage! Founder Doug Schneider #63
Paul McGowan
CEO of PS Audio, audio designer and industry expert
PS Audio
Episode: Inside PS Audio with Paul McGowan: The Man Behind the brand #62
Alan Shaw
From Harbeth Audio, expert in BBC-style loudspeaker design and engineering
Harbeth Audio
Episode: Harbeth Audio bought a church. Behind the scenes of a quiet revolution #61
Russell Lenehan
Co-founder of Lenehan Brothers loudspeakers, designer
Lenehan Brothers
Episode: Neutral Loudspeaker Design. Speakers with no sound of their own #60
Patrick Bostrom
Designer at ICEpower
ICEpower
Episode: Build an ICEpower Class D Amp from scratch & take on Class A and tubes #59
Atlas Gouverneur
HiFi designer/influencer featured on the show
Atlas Harmonic
Episode: People Aren't Buying HiFi Anymore #58
Edgar Kramer
Representative of SoundStage Australia
SoundStage Australia
Episode: High End Vienna 2026 Exposed. Debating Best & Worst Sound, Biggest Surprises & more #56
Brad Suhans
Longtime friend and guest on the show
Sidney HiFi enthusiast and industry participant
Episode: HiFi is back. The future of HiFi is Vinyl, Listening Bars and Breaking Traditions #55

Host

Andrew Hutchison
Co-host/guest host, co-leading the conversation; host of the show; multiple episodes

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Best Audio Podcast

    By far and away the best “audio enthusiast” podcast. Great guests, incredibly knowledgeable hosts, great tips.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    celtics fan77
    United States21 days ago
  • Nothing Like It!

    I love the concept and thoroughly enjoy the listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Kas
    United States4 months ago
  • Audio

    It really needs to improve audio quality recording. It’s terrible when listening on headphones

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Range End
    Australiaa year ago
  • An Aussie take on audio.

    Informative, interesting and surprisingly witty, especially considering some of the intellectual horsepower that the designers and manufacturers interviewed bring to the fore, not withstanding Andrew and Brad’s own respective brands and efforts.

    I look forward to each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GTAL64
    Australiaa year ago
  • Enjoy every episode

    Great range of guests and topics covered to inform and entertain.

    Perfect blend between seriously useful content with a wide variety of experts and witty banter - all with a uniquely Australian bent. I look forward to the next episode every time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pentaprism
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate candid industry perspectives and practical design discussions.
Audio quality is frequently cited as needing improvement by some listeners.
Show blends humor with deep industry insights and has broad coverage of brands and events.
Listeners praise informative guest lineups and engaging banter.
Audience notes Australian perspective and depth of technical discussion as a strong positive.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#132
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#77
Ireland/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#162
Singapore/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#181
South Africa/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#182
United Arab Emirates/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#224
New Zealand/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

PMC Designer Peter Thomas: Real Sound, HiFi, Pro Audio & the Music We Hear #64
Q: When did the shift from being a BBC engineer to a speaker maker happen, and what prompted it?
The transition was gradual, culminating when PMC's design impressed the BBC enough to buy their own product, after early trials and brutal feedback from engineers.
Build an ICEpower Class D Amp from scratch & take on Class A and tubes #59
Q: What is ICEpower trying to accomplish with the new SC400A2 module?
To deliver audiophile-grade sound with very low distortion and extended bandwidth, enabling fair blind testing against other amplification classes while maintaining practical integration into a complete system.
People Aren't Buying HiFi Anymore #58
Q: How do HiFi shops and venues need to adapt to attract a broader audience?
Brad & Atlas discuss that venues and HiFi shops should emphasize experiences over pure equipment showcases, leaning into museum-like displays, beautiful design, and the social context of listening, as well as offering curated listening events and easier paths to ownership through demos and accessible products.
People Aren't Buying HiFi Anymore #58
Q: What do you think the HiFi industry is doing wrong to market itself to a younger audience?
Atlas argues that the industry is daggy and not culturally relevant, and that brands should focus on storytelling, fashion-like collaboration, and creating a cool, lifestyle-driven image to attract younger buyers, rather than relying on traditional marketing. He also notes the importance of integrating HiFi into social and design-forward venues to reach new audiences.
Ribbon vs Dome Tweeters? ProAc Explains the Real Difference. 50 Years of UK HiFi #48
Q: What do you see as the benefits of keeping production in-house rather than outsourcing?
In-house production gives complete design control, strict quality assurance, and ensures every order is built to exact specifications, with continuous hands-on supervision from start to finish.

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This show dives into high-fidelity culture from the design bench to the showroom, with conversations that span amplifier topologies, loudspeaker design, room acoustics, and the evolving business of hi-fi brands. Episodes frequently explore technical trade-offs, real-world listening, and how branding, events, and consumer culture shape what people buy and listen to. A notable edge is the blend of hands-on engineering detail with industry history and brand storytelling, often featuring designers, engineers, and journalists from prominent hi-fi outlets and brands. Potential listeners will find deep dives into how products are made, the challenges of scaling craftsmanship, and candid perspectives on market trends and show coverage across major ... more

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