Audiophile Dilemma: QUALITY vs COST

Does build quality and materials matter to you when choosing your Hi-Fi equipment or is it all about the sound quality?
Phil and Ed delve into the subject and invite your thoughts and comments.
Presented by AVForums Editor Phil Hinton with AVForums Hi-Fi Editor Ed Selley
00:00:00 - Start
00:00:20 - Welcome and introductions
Main Discussion: Is High Quality Hi-Fi Equipment Worth the Investment?
00:02:57 - Topic Introduction: The path to Hi-Fi as a luxury good
00:07:02 - How come no-one takes issue with watch price imbalances?
00:09:28 - Where is the price performance sweet spot for Hi-Fi?
00:10:34 - What factors affect the costs of Hi-Fi equipment?
00:13:04 - How ‘things’ can make you feel
00:13:52 - Being part of a community
00:15:32 - The Bowers & Wilkins Effect: Long memories and moving on
00:17:47 - Living with a piece of expensive Hi-Fi kit
00:19:33 - Evaluating value and how it changes
00:23:11 - Deciding what to include in AVForums’ reviews
00:24:51 - Does build quality and finish matter?
00:25:47 - Where does Pro Audio equipment come in?
00:31:30 - The challenge of Pro Audio product cycles
00:36:11 - Is mixing consumer and pro equipment okay?
00:37:10 - The Panasonic Paradox: Why didn’t the 1500 OLED TV approach work?
00:42:06 - Is modular upgradability in Hi-Fi components a workable approach to achieve value for money?
00:44:45 - Feedback: What are you willing to pay for?
00:46:32 - Wrap up
00:49:08 - Ed’s Album, Vinyl and Playlist recommendations
00:53:15 - Q&A feedback from 3rd June Podcast: The £/$5K Hi-Fi Challenge
00:58:50 - Competitions & new patrons
01:01:34 - Goodbye
Podcast Resources
Ed's Recommendations:
Album: Moby: Always Centered at Night - store.moby.com/
Vinyl: Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan - Your Community Hub - warringtonruncorn.com/albums/...
Playlist: Qobuz: The Greatest Basslines - www.qobuz.com/us-en/playlists...
Playlist converter: Soundiiz - soundiiz.com/
Reviews:
Q Acoustics M40 Wireless Audio System Review - www.avforums.com/reviews/q-ac...
Pro-Ject T2 Super Phono Turntable Review - www.avforums.com/reviews/pro-...
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