Audio Insider, an AXPONA Podcast
Episodes
The New Way Audiophiles Listen to Music
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny Florentine sits down with Brad Lunde of Lone Mountain Audio to explore the world of profess...
Audiophile Amplifiers are on Another Level!
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, host Lenny Florentine sits down with Randy Bingham and Nick Lucini of Rhythm Distribution to expl...
The Speaker Design Audiophiles Can't Ignore
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny Florentine sits down with Jeremy Porter of J Porter Studios to explore his lifelong obsessi...
Audiophiles Are Rediscovering This Legendary Brand
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, host Lenny Florentine welcomes Randy and Nick of Rhythm Distribution, the U.S. importers for Luxm...
How to Achieve an Audiophile Streaming Experience
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, host Lenny Florentine sits down with Stephen Healey of Innuos to trace both a personal and techni...
You NEED To Know THIS About The Future of the HiFi Industry
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, host Lenny Florentine sits down with Lucca Chesky of Chesky Audio, one of the youngest and most c...
Why Audiophiles Chase ANALOG Sound
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Audio Insider Podcast from AXPONA, host Lenny Florentine sits down with Mike Fajen of Sierra Sound to trace his journey from li...
SVS Built Something BIG That Audiophiles Didn't Expect!
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, host Lenny Florentine is joined by returning guest Nick Brown from SVS to talk about the changing...
Audiophile Streaming Secrets You're Missing
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eelco Grim of Grimm Audio joins host Lenny Florentine on the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast for a focused conversation on high end hi-fi and professiona...
Extreme Engineering Is Changing How Audiophiles Listen To Music
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan Taylor, from YG Acoustics, joins host Lenny Florentine on the AXPONA Audio Insider podcast to share his captivating journey into high-end audio...
Vintage Style Speakers Every Audiophile Is Talking About
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lenny Florentine sits down with Rich Pinto from Treehaus Audio to talk about the rare intersection of industrial design, old school tube knowledge, an...
The Headphone Conversation Every Audiophile Should Hear
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lenny Florentine sits down with Dan Clark of Dan Clark Audio for a deep dive into the fast growing world of high end headphones. Dan shares his path f...
Inside the Audiophile Lab behind some of the World's Best Amplifiers
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step inside the legendary Pass Labs garage-lab with Lenny Florentine in this very special episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast. Joined by Nelso...
A Startup Is Reinventing Audiophile Speakers (here's how)
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the AXPONA Audio Insider podcast! In this episode, Lenny Florentine sits down with Liam from Western Acoustics - a young, passionate audio ...
The Real Reason Audiophiles Love Hi-Fi
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lenny Florentine welcomes Bill Low, founder of AudioQuest, to the AXPONA Audio Insider podcast for a deep, thought-provoking conversation about music,...
Why Audiophiles Are Finally Changing Their Minds About Subwoofers
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lenny Florentine sits down with Isaac Markowitz from REL Acoustics to talk subs, setup, and the new S Series. Isaac shares his path from music kid to ...
Why Tube Amps Might Be the Best Upgrade for Any Audiophile
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lenny Florentine sits down with Justin Weber, founder of Ampsandsound, to explore the craftsmanship and philosophy behind one of the ...
This Audiophile Technology Has NEVER Been Done Before
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny Florentine sits down with Franz Ammann from Gotham Audio. Founded in New York City in 1958 ...
Audiophiles Can't Ignore This Streamer
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lenny Florentine is joined by Eric Smith from Fidelity Imports to explore one of the most exciting new names in streaming: Matrix Aud...
Audiophiles Can't Believe How These Speakers Sound
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new name in high-end audio has arrived — and it's anything but ordinary. In this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, host Lenny Florentin...
Audiophiles Know Something About ANALOG You Don't
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Analog lovers, you're going to enjoy this one. In this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, host Lenny Florentine sits down with Greg Beron of...
Audiophile Speakers That Reveal What You've Been Missing
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny sits down with Tom and Monica from Cymatix—a father-daughter team bringing groundbreaking...
Are These the Future of Audiophile Speakers?
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny Florentine sits down with Chris from Focal and Naim to talk about the evolution of hi-fi, f...
This Audiophile Speaker Redefines Sound AND Design
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny Florentine sits down with Jean-Loup from Devialet to explore how the French company blends ...
The Speaker Technology Audiophiles Need to Hear About
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast Lenny Florentine sits down with Jeff Coates of Harmonia, the U.S. distributor for Fyne Audio. Jeff share...
This Turntable Solves Problems Audiophiles Hate
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step inside the story of SOTA Turntables with Christan as he shares his journey from a teenage stereo shop kid to owner of one of the most respected a...
The Truth About Vinyl & Vintage Hi-Fi No Audiophile Talks About
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny sits down with Chad Kassem of Acoustic Sounds, founder of one of the most important names i...
This Audiophile Upgrade CHANGES EVERYTHING (and there's proof)
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny Florentine sits down with Joe from Tributaries and Clarus Cables—and doesn't hold back. F...
Audiophiles Are Obsessed with These Stone Speakers
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Sheree and Val from Acora Acoustics to explore how their pioneering use of granite and marble cabinets transf...
Audiophiles Can't Afford to Ignore this German Engineered HiFi Brand
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny Florentine sits down with Dave Nauber of T + A to explore his journey from teenage hi‑fi ent...
The Unconventional Way to Take Subwoofers to New Heights
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Audio Insider Podcast, Steve from 16Wurkz discusses his groundbreaking subwoofer wall-mount system that transforms bass by addressing...
Audiophiles Are Discovering the TRUTH About Tube Amplifiers
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Axpona Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny sits down with EveAnna Manley of Manley Labs, one of the most respected names in high-end A...
Audiophiles Are Ditching Crossovers in Speakers (here's WHY)
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny Florentine is joined by Harley Lovegrove from Pearl Acoustics. Broadcasting from Belgium, H...
Your Speakers Are Being Held Back (here's the FIX)
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does isolation actually do for your system? In this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny sits down with Dave from IsoAcoustics to b...
The Hi-Fi Comebacks of Advance Paris, Vienna Acoustics, TEAC, & Velodyne
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny Florentine sits down with Rob Standley, the founder of Playback Distribution—a company th...
What Makes DALI Speakers Different? The Secret's in the Design
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny Florentine sits down with the OG JZ—not the rapper, but Jay Zidle from DALI Speakers. Fro...
Why Audiophiles Are Switching to THIS Streaming Service
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Axpona Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny Florentine sits down with David Solomon from Qobuz to talk about why this high-res streami...
Wharfedale vs Mission vs Leak & The Man Behind the Vintage Speaker Resurgence
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, Lenny sits down with Peter Comeau, the legendary designer behind iconic speakers from Mission, Wh...
MoFi SourcePoint V10 - The SECRET Behind Andrew Jones' New Speakers
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Jones joins us on the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast for a deep dive into his legendary career in speaker design—from his early days at KEF to ...
Stereos to Stadiums and Back: Jay Jay French Unplugged
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Jay French the founding guitarist of Twisted Sister, traces his lifelong passion for music and hi-fi from his teenage years in 1967 to his rise in...
Roksan & Unleashing the Power of BluOS
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, @LennyFlorentine sits down with Agata Mossop from Lenbrook to explore how Roksan and BluOS ar...
How the HiFi Industry ACTUALLY Works (And Why It Matters)
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the AXPONA Audio Insider Podcast, hosted by @LennyFlorentine . This episode dives deep with Steve from Fidelity Imports, one of the most...
The History of Technics & How They Are CHANGING The Future of HiFi
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Bill from Technics to discuss the history of Technics, the debate on how to pronounce it correctly, and thei...
The Most EXTREME Speakers in Luxury High End Audio
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Jeremy Bryan from MBL to discuss one of the most popular and extreme speaker lineups in HiFi today!
They Built the Ultimate Hi-Fi Dream Team—Then Redefined Audiophile Sound
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Irv Gross of Constellation Audio to discuss their new lineup of components!
Design, Power, Soul—This Integrated Amp Checks Every AUDIOPHILE Box
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Itai from Heaven 11 Audio to talk about how they have combined audiophile sound, with design to make an inte...
End Game Audiophile Technology Never Possible UNTIL NOW!
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Until now, you had two choices with in-ear/headphones, high resolution with wires, or low resolution via Bluetooth! But what if we told you that you c...
Audiophiles Know This Japanese Hi-Fi Secret To BETTER Music – Do You?
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you still listening to speakers without DSP? AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with TJ Goldsby to discuss the Future of the Japanese Luxury HiFi...
Audiophiles Swear By THIS! Why DSP in Speakers Changes Everything
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you still listening to speakers without DSP? AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Bill Dudleston from Legacy Audio to discuss the importance o...
Audiophiles Could Abandon Analog Amplifiers After Hearing THIS!
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Digital Audio the New Analog? AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Roland Hoffman from Lyngdorf Audio to discuss this controversial topic! Lynd...
HiFi System Upgrades that SOLVE Big Problems!
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Jeff Earl from Lenbook Americas to talk NAD & Bluesound. NAD's new Master Edition M66 & M23 are the new flag...
SVS Speakers & Subwoofers are Creating a SOUND REVOLUTION!
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Nick from SVS to discuss the Evolution of SVS! They discuss their newest subwoofer the SVS SB17 R|Evolutio...
How to get Pure AUDIOPHILE Sound From Your HiFi System!
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Leo from Orchard Audio and discuss how his brand can give you a pure audiophile sound without the audiophile...
Audiophile Upgrades You Never Knew Existed But NEED TO TRY!
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Eric Huang of Silent Angel to discuss the importance of a clean audio signal from the source before it even g...
All Vinyl Records are dirty! Here's how to fix them!
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Charles Kirmuss to talk about why your vinyl records need to be restored instead of just cleaned, even when p...
The Most Advanced SME Turntable Yet | Chario Speakers | Siltech Master Crown
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Rich Maez from Monarch Systems to discuss the SME 60 Turntable, which is available in 1 of 1 Limited editions...
You've Never heard or seen speakers like the Avantgarde Trio G3
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Angie Lisi from American Sound in front of the Avantgarde Spacehorn & Trio G3! They discuss the future of lo...
Alta Audio - 30 Years Designing Audiophile Speakers to Reproduce Live Sound
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's Lenny Florentine sits down with Michael Levy to discuss his passion for building speakers to accurately produce live sound as if you were sit...
Infigo Audio HiFi System is IMPRESSIVE! Method Series & IS-1 Streamer
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AXPONA's sits down with Hans Looman from Infigo Audio to get an inside look under the hood of their HiFi gear! They discuss the Infigo Audio Method 3 ...
Audiophiles Face Off in Epic Car Audio Competition at AXPONA 2025!
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
XPONA 2025 will feature its 1st Car Audio Showcase in partnership with IASCA. It will be your chance to sit in and listen to championship level car au...
Gauder Akustik - Elargo 100, Elargo 200, 7 FOOT Speakers, & Diamond Drivers
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lenny Florentine chats with TJ Goldsby from Axiss Audio to explore Gauder Akustik's latest speakers, the Elargo series including the Elargo 100 and El...
Kanto Audio - Every New Powered Speaker For 2025 | REN, ORA, ORA4, and ??
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lenny speaks with Jason Zavarella, product manager at Kanto Audio. Jason shares his journey rising through the ranks at Kanto Audio, ...
Luxman's Legacy: A Century of High-Fidelity Innovation
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Audio Insider: An AXPONA Podcast, host Lenny Florentine is joined by John Pravel, VP of Sales for Luxman America. John shares his ...
From Turntables to Tech: Audio Technica's Journey
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week host Lenny Florentine is joined by John Tarulli from Audio Technica. Together Lenny and John discuss the latest trends and innovations in th...
An Inside Look At Cambridge Audio
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode features an insightful conversation between Lenny Florentine and Matt Riley, the head of sales at Cambridge Audio. In this epi...