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The Fidelity Exchange

Moon Audio
Moon Audio
Vinyl
In-Ear Monitors
Audio Engineering Society
Raleigh, United States
ISO Acoustics
Qobuz
DSD
Echo Base
Tape Recording
Ifi Audio
Osceola Recording Studio
Education
Standards
Leroy Bennett
Pavarini Design
Y Travel Blog
Travel Blogging
Gaia Neo
WAM Engineering

Join Drew Baird, P.E., founder of Moon Audio and Dragon Audio Cables, as he hosts The Fidelity Exchange. Watch full video episodes on our YouTube channel!

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➡️ *FIND YOUR AUDIO NIRVANA NOW* – www.moon-audio.com/pages/youtube

✨ 🎶 Grammy-winning mastering engineer Brent Lambert opens up about the loudness wars, vinyl prep, the state of streaming, and why he walked away from Spotify. The full chai... more

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➡️ FIND YOUR AUDIO NIRVANA, TAKE OUR QUIZ– www.moon-audio.com/pages/youtube?el=youtube

Learn about Echo Base's Athens, GA vinyl plant with founder Michael Thomas as he breaks down lacquers, stampers, and record myths. Learn how independent a... more

➡️ FIND YOUR AUDIO NIRVANA, TAKE OUR QUIZ– www.moon-audio.com/pages/youtube?el=youtube

📀 Go inside Echo Base's Athens, GA vinyl plant with founder Michael Thomas as he breaks down lacquers, stampers, and record myths. Learn how independent ... more

After 40 years of producing, Dick Hodgin proves why analog TAPE still dominates studios 🎙️ The Studer A-800 captures warmth digital can't touch. Every client picks the tape mix. 📼✨

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➕ Analog vs. Digital Music: The Enduring Appeal... more

Discover why proper speaker isolation transforms your audio. Sean Morrison reveals the engineering behind isolation, exposes myths, and shows how the right support unlocks clarity and detail your speakers were designed to deliver. 🎧🎶

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Chesky Records founder David Chesky is engineering immersive sound that breaks stereo's 60-degree limit 🎵 — using DSP, HRTF & The Audiophile Society. The future of hi-fi starts here. 🎧✨

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✨ Finding Calm: Binaural Beats & Headphone... more

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LeRoy Bennett has designed the most iconic concert experiences in history for Prince, McCartney, Queen & Beyoncé. 🎶 Hear the untold stories — including the night Prince walked in and changed everything. 🎤 45 years. One vision. ✨

*LEROY BENNETT*

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After 36 years in the music business, Stephen Judge says this is the best moment for physical music he's ever seen. Two formats growing at once. A streaming stat that should stop every music fan cold. 🎵 And those pops and skips on vinyl? That's not ... more

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Michael Thomas
Founder of Echo Base
Echo Base
Episode: How Vinyl Records Are Made | Inside Echo Base’s Hidden Process
Dick Hodgin
Owner and chief engineer of Osceola Recording Studio
Osceola Recording Studio
Episode: Why Studios STILL Choose TAPE in 2026! Analog vs. Digital RECORDING Explained
Sean Morrison
Drivin g force at ISO Acoustics, acoustical engineer
ISO Acoustics
Episode: Why Your Speakers Sound LIFELESS! The SECRET Accessory Audiophiles SWEAR By
David Chesky
Co-founder of Chesky Records, audiophile pioneer
Chesky Records
Episode: The Binaural PIONEER! David Chesky’s NEW Lab Goes BEYOND Stereo Forever
LeRoy Bennett
Iconic production and lighting designer for live music
Independent designer known for work with Prince, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Queen, etc.
Episode: The Man Behind Prince, McCartney & Queen’s Most Iconic Shows | LeRoy Bennett
Stephen Judge
Owner of Schoolkids Records in Raleigh, NC
Schoolkids Records
Episode: Why Streaming Accidentally Made Vinyl & CDs Cool Again (Store Owner Explains)
Mike Gibbs
Network architect, cloud expert, studied 25 years in data transmission and real‑time video
Episode: Why Your Home Network Gear Is Killing Your Hi-Res Streaming Audio (And How to Fix It)
Randall Pavarini
Vice President and COO of Pavarini Design
Pavarini Design
Episode: $66K Speakers Made Them Cry! How This Designer Integrates Premium Audio
Josh Oliver
drummer, entrepreneur
Decyfer Down (former band)
Episode: Bad IEM Cables Almost Ruined Everything! Josh Oliver’s Rock Band Days

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Drew Baird
Host of The Fidelity Exchange; founder of Moon Audio and Dragon Audio Cables

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How Vinyl Records Are Made | Inside Echo Base’s Hidden Process
Q: What do you think is actually driving the vinyl revival these days?
There are multiple drivers—collector culture, genres that sustain interest, the tactile and artwork-centric nature of vinyl, and the social aspect of sharing physical media—making it hard for a single factor to topple the resurgence.
How Vinyl Records Are Made | Inside Echo Base’s Hidden Process
Q: How did Echo Base start?
The move from working within another facility to founding Echo Base came from recognizing a gap in serving independent artists with scalable, sustainable, and locally manageable pressings, plus a drive to rethink heat, energy use, and workflow for a smaller footprint.
How Vinyl Records Are Made | Inside Echo Base’s Hidden Process
Q: Where did music come into your life essentially? How did you get into all of this?
Michael explains his late teens involvement in bands, moving from local performances to being signed by an independent label, and how that firsthand experience shaped his curiosity and drive to pursue vinyl manufacturing.
DSD Audio Explained: Why It Sounds More Analog Than PCM
Q: What DACs are best for NativeDSD, and can you stream DSD directly?
NativeDSD emphasizes sourcing and delivering versions that match DAC capabilities; most DACs are Sigma-Delta based and require conversion to PCM or DSD processing, with the best results achieved when the playback chain preserves native DSD (or remodulates appropriately) rather than converting downstream.
DSD Audio Explained: Why It Sounds More Analog Than PCM
Q: Why are DSD files so much larger than PCM files?
DSD's large size is largely due to carrying the continuous carrier information (the high-frequency bit stream) rather than comparing it to PCM's discrete samples, which makes streaming and storage more demanding; converting to PCM later often introduces additional processing losses.

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What is The Fidelity Exchange about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series centers on high-fidelity audio, gear, and studio storytelling, blending technical deep-dives with practical, real-world experiences from engineers, designers, and industry veterans. Episodes frequently explore analog vs. digital workflows, room acoustics, high-end listening setups, and the business side of audio—retail, distribution, and branded experiences for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Notable threads include hands-on tutorials, gear optimization, and the intersection of lifestyle design with serious audio engineering, often featuring guests who are makers, educators, or practitioners shaping the audio landscape. Listeners are likely сюда seeking actionable insights on sound quality, equipment choice, and industry tre... more

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Recent guests on The Fidelity Exchange include:

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2. Dick Hodgin
3. Sean Morrison
4. David Chesky
5. LeRoy Bennett
6. Stephen Judge
7. Mike Gibbs
8. Randall Pavarini

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