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The official podcast of SoundStage!, featuring host Jorden Guth (seasons 2–5) and Brent Butterworth and Dennis Burger (season 1).

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When the world was turning away from vinyl, Heinz Lichtenegger saw an opportunity. He founded Pro-Ject Audio Systems at a time when the future of the turntable looked uncertain—and helped build a company that would eventually ride the vinyl revival t... more

What does the future hold for KEF—and for loudspeaker design in general?

This week, host Jorden Guth sits down with Jack Oclee-Brown, KEF’s VP of Technology, at SoundStage!’s 2026 yet-unnamed audio camp, an annual gathering of leading hi-fi designer... more

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStageXperience.com editor Joseph Taylor and SoundStageAccess.com editor Dennis Burger for a wide-ranging debate about AI-generated music—and what happens when machines can make music without musicians.

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! Ultra senior editor Jason Thorpe to talk about My Audiophile Neighborhood, his ongoing SoundStage! Global series chronicling what happens when he introduces friends and neighbors to better sound.

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Recent Guests

Jack Oclee-Brown
KEF's VP of Technology
KEF
Episode: KEF’s Next Chapter: VECO and the LS Luxe
Joe Taylor
Senior Editor of SoundStage Experience
SoundStage Experience
Episode: When Machines Make the Music, What Happens to Hi-Fi?
Dennis Burger
Senior Editor of SoundStage Access
SoundStage Access
Episode: When Machines Make the Music, What Happens to Hi-Fi?
Jason Thorpe
Senior Editor of SoundStage Ultra and contributor to SoundStage Global
SoundStage Ultra / SoundStage Global
Episode: Creating Audiophiles, One Neighbor at a Time
Michael Johnson
Global Marketing Director at Monitor Audio
Monitor Audio
Episode: Monitor Audio’s Ten-Year Plan for Hi-Fi—With Michael Johnson
Dominique Lingruen
VP of Sales for the US and Canada at WiM Audio
WiM Audio
Episode: WiiM’s Recipe for Modern Hi-Fi—With Dominique Lingruen
Dan Laufman
President, founder, and CEO of Emotiva Audio
Emotiva Audio
Episode: The Future of Hi-Fi with Emotiva's Dan Laufman
Matt Simmonds
VP of Product Development at Lenbrook International
Lenbrook International
Episode: How Great Hi-Fi Gets Made—Lenbrook's Matt Simmonds
Paul Hales
CEO and product designer of Pro Audio Technology; also associated with Theory Audio Design
Pro Audio Technology / Theory Audio Design
Episode: Hi-Fi Nerd Fight Part 2—Dennis Burger vs. Paul Hales on Room Correction

Host

Jorden Guth

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Another One

    Once again, Dennis shows his that his TDS runs deep.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ?75448
    United States10 months ago
  • Bill Voss of Technics podcast

    Great Show - Only now realizing I met Bill Voss at Audio Advice Live in Raleigh, NC where he was sharing some of his many LPs with the attendees. He turned me on to Percussion Persuasiva from late 1959. Great album to introduce you to stereophonics. Thanks Bill! Look forward to meeting again. Technics makes some great equipment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KECN SL-D2
    United Statesa year ago
  • Missing Dennis & Brent

    I was sorry to hear that Dennis and Brent would be leaving the podcast. The earlier episodes were nice blends of appreciating audio equipment, while casting a skeptical eye towards marketing of audiophilia. As with other audiophile podcasts, the podcast is now more about allowing audio companies to market their equipment and for Soundstage to maintain access to those companies. I was disappointed that the new host didn't ask the owner of Wilson Audio about the controvery behind their Loke su... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DCNYer
    United States4 years ago
  • Season 1: Five Stars. Season 2: a lot less.

    Season one was great. But unfortunately this show took a massive hit when Brent and Dennis handed it off. Not just in terms of the level of knowledge and experience that’s clearly missing now, but the sound production and editorial standards too. Bummer.

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    3
    Anvil Earthrod
    Canada4 years ago
  • Company men

    These guys clearly don’t do their research.

    In their mofi episode they essentially report that mofi never made any misrepresentation of their product and instead let reviewers perpetuate some myth about their product.

    The mofi records in question were called “one step” records and clearly claimed to be directly from the analog source (hence the one step moniker). It turns out many were not directly from the analog source and had a digital step in the middle.

    It was false advertising.

    At the end ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    UkuleleNC
    United States4 years ago

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The conversational format and mix of current audio topics and deeper industry discussions are well received.
Some listeners value the earlier hosts' skepticism toward marketing claims and miss their chemistry and expertise.
Listeners praise the knowledgeable, experienced hosts and their ability to make audio topics approachable.
Reviews raise concerns about research, editorial standards, and sound production, particularly across the change in hosts.
A recurring criticism is that some later conversations feel too accommodating to audio companies and their product messaging.

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#236
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KEF’s Next Chapter: VECO and the LS Luxe
Q: Is active what you're seeing is the future of Hi-Fi, or is passive still a focus?
KEF will continue making passive speakers, but active models can reduce setup complexity and offer performance advantages through tailored amplifiers, active electronics and technologies such as VECO. Oclee-Brown sees products like the LS Luxe as an opportunity to make high-quality sound more accessible.
KEF’s Next Chapter: VECO and the LS Luxe
Q: How is VECO doing, and what has the feedback been from customers?
Oclee-Brown says the Xeo soundbar has sold well and received positive reviews. He sees it as a way to reach listeners who may not otherwise consider hi-fi, while noting that customers respond to the whole product rather than to VECO technology in isolation.
WiiM’s Recipe for Modern Hi-Fi—With Dominique Lingruen
Q: How does WiM approach AirPlay, and what are the tradeoffs with higher-resolution streaming?
AirPlay remains a partial feature across products; it is compressing compared to native high-resolution apps, so WiM emphasizes enjoying higher quality through the app and native ecosystem while keeping AirPlay as a potential future option, not backward compatible with older models.
WiiM’s Recipe for Modern Hi-Fi—With Dominique Lingruen
Q: Why does WiiM emphasis two-channel audio now, and how does that relate to home theater and Atmos capabilities?
WiiM started in two-channel but has expanded into home theater; the roadmap includes more sophisticated Atmos configurations and room-corrected multi-channel setups, while maintaining backward compatibility where feasible and prioritizing users' evolving needs.
A Mission, Not a Job—JL Audio’s Doug Henderson
Q: What is the long-term outlook for high-fidelity in the streaming era, and what might your grandson experience in 20 years?
He discusses seamless access to a vast musical library, streaming as a catalyst for higher quality listening, and the hope that future generations enjoy an elevated, accessible audio experience without sacrificing nuance and texture.

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What is SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Interviews and conversations about high-fidelity audio, from loudspeaker engineering and room correction to streaming, product design, and the future of the hi-fi market. Regular host Jorden Guth speaks with audio-company executives, engineers, product designers, and industry journalists, pairing technical discussion with career stories, listening experiences, and debate about how the hobby can reach new audiences. Some conversations focus closely on products and company strategy; others examine broader questions such as AI-generated music, audio culture, and the role of measurement in evaluating sound.

The mix of practical engineering detail and industry perspective suits audiophiles, audio professionals, and curious newcomers alike. Disc... more

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