The Fidelity Exchange

Caroline & Craig Makepeace of This Is Raleigh traveled 50+ countries before calling Raleigh home. 🎵 Now they're sharing the vinyl records that scored the journey - and the memories behind every groove. 🎶 Discover how their journey shaped their appreciation for sound quality, and the nostalgia of retro music, including some 80s music hits from their travels.
 
*MORE FROM CAROLINE & CRAIG*
➕ This Is Raleigh: https://thisisraleigh.com/
➕ Y Travel Blog: https://www.ytravelblog.com/
 
*RALEIGH RECORD STORES*
➕ Hunky Dory Records: https://www.hunkydoryvinyl.com/
➕ Pour House Raleigh: https://www.pourhouseraleigh.com/
 
*RALEIGH VENUES*
➕ The Moon Room at Smoky Hollow: https://www.moonroomraleigh.com/
➕ The Ritz Raleigh: https://www.ritzraleigh.com/
 
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Entrepreneur Aaron Coalson built a $1M travel agent business in 14 months using only LinkedIn. 🎯 We explore the experience economy: why people REALLY pay for premium travel and audio. The answer? Control over chaos. ✈️🎧*CONNECT WITH AARON COALSON*✈️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaroncoalson/🌍 Travelmation: https://www.travelmation.net/🎓 LinkedIn for Travel Agents Community: https://www.skool.com/linkedin-for-travel-agents-8595/about*WHY MOON AUDIO?*📌 Learn more about our custom Dragon Cables: https://www.moon-audio.com/collections/dragon-audio-cables?el=youtube📌 Check out our blog for the latest Hi-Fi content: https://www.moon-audio.com/blogs/expert-advice?el=youtube📌 Ready to become an audiophile? Start learning here: https://www.moon-audio.com/pages/guides-and-resources?el=youtube*FOLLOW US!*🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonaudio/🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonaudio/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moon-audio🔗 Likeshop: https://likeshop.me/moonaudio#LuxuryTravel #HighEndAudio #LinkedInStrategy #PremiumExperiences #CorporateRetreats #PortableAudio #TravelAgent #Audiophile @travelmation

Gary Gottlieb shares AES's rebellious origin story—engineers who defied their bosses to share knowledge 🎙️ Plus: controversial career advice, AI's impact on audio, and why 75+ years of recording history matters for today's audiophiles 🎧*AUDIO ENGINEERING SOCIETY*➕ AES Homepage: https://aes.org➕ Become an AES Member: https://aes.org/aes-membership-overview/➕ AES E-Library: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary/➕ Find Your Local AES Section: https://aes.org/community/section/➕ About AES: https://aes.org/about/*GARY GOTTLIEB'S BOOKS*➕ "How Does It Sound Now?" https://www.routledge.com/How-Does-It-Sound-Now-Legendary-Engineers-and-Vintage-Gear/Gottlieb/p/book/9781032857091➕ "Shaping Sound in the Studio and Beyond" https://www.routledge.com/Shaping-Sound-in-the-Studio-and-Beyond-Audio-Aesthetics-and-Technology/Gottlieb-Testa/p/book/9781032842370*CONNECT WITH GARY*➕ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygottlieb*WHY MOON AUDIO?*📌 Learn more about our custom Dragon Cables: https://www.moon-audio.com/collections/dragon-audio-cables?el=youtube📌 Check out our blog for the latest Hi-Fi content: https://www.moon-audio.com/blogs/expert-advice?el=youtube📌 Ready to become an audiophile? Start learning here: https://www.moon-audio.com/pages/guides-and-resources?el=youtube*FOLLOW US!*🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonaudio/🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonaudio/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moon-audio🔗 Likeshop: https://likeshop.me/moonaudio#AudioEngineering #AES #AudioEngineeringSociety #HighFidelityAudio #RecordingEngineering #AudioHistory #CareerAdvice #MoonAudio @AesOrgPage

Vinyl legend Michael Fremer on why analog still wins, the Quincy Jones courtroom showdown that stunned a jury 🎶 his crusade to save vinyl when CDs took over, and what the Mobile Fidelity scandal really revealed about transparency in audio 🎧*MICHAEL FREMER*🎙️ Tracking Angle: https://trackingangle.com🎙️ The Absolute Sound: https://www.theabsolutesound.com🎙️ https://youtu.be/dCJ7nAdITdk?si=-QmblGkK1aozSnZY*MUSIC FROM MICHAEL*🎵 Caelan Cardello - "Chapter One" (Liam Records): https://elusivedisc.com/caelan-cardello-chapter-one-180g-lp/🎵 Rufus Reid Presents Caelan Cardello (Limited Edition Vinyl): https://elusivedisc.com/rufus-reid-caelan-cardello-rufus-reid-presents-caelan-cardello-180g-lp/🎵 Patrick Leonard - "It All Comes Down to Mood": https://elusivedisc.com/patrick-leonard-it-all-comes-down-to-mood-180g-2lp/*WHY MOON AUDIO?*📌 Learn more about our custom Dragon Cables: https://www.moon-audio.com/collections/dragon-audio-cables?el=youtube📌 Check out our blog for the latest Hi-Fi content: https://www.moon-audio.com/blogs/expert-advice?el=youtube📌 Ready to become an audiophile? Start learning here: https://www.moon-audio.com/pages/guides-and-resources?el=youtube*FOLLOW US!*🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonaudio/🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonaudio/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moon-audio🔗 Likeshop: https://likeshop.me/moonaudio#VinylRevival #AnalogAudio #MichaelFremer #TrackingAngle #TheAbsoluteSound #Audiophile #TheFidelityExchange #MoonAudio @trackingangle929

Most turntable cartridges are 9° off optimal—audiophile J.R. Boisclair from WAM Engineering reveals how precision vinyl setup unlocks clarity, bass, and realism you've never heard. 🎵🔧✨*FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO*➕ WAM Engineering: https://www.wallyanalog.com/➕ WallyTractor Tool: https://www.wallyanalog.com/wallytractor➕ WallySkater Tool: https://www.wallyanalog.com/wallyskater➕ Cartridge Analysis Service: https://www.wallyanalog.com/stylus-cantilever-microscopic-analy🎶 Discover how precision turntable setup reveals your vinyl's true potential with WAM Engineering's legendary optimization tools. 🎧✨ @WAM-Engineering *WHY MOON AUDIO?*📌 Learn more about our custom Dragon Cables: https://www.moon-audio.com/collections/dragon-audio-cables?el=youtube📌 Check out our blog for the latest Hi-Fi content: https://www.moon-audio.com/blogs/expert-advice?el=youtube📌 Ready to become an audiophile? Start learning here: https://www.moon-audio.com/pages/guides-and-resources?el=youtube*FOLLOW US!*🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonaudio/🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonaudio/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moon-audio🔗 Likeshop: https://likeshop.me/moonaudio#VinylOptimization #TurntableSetup #WAMEngineering #AnalogAudio #Audiophile #CartridgeAlignment #VinylCommunity #WallyToolsStock imagery and/or footage licensed from Wikimedia Commons under either Public Domain or Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 or later. Read more about these licenses below:➡️ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode➡️ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode➡️ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

After 20 years in audio journalism, TONE Audio founder Jeff Dorgay shares what's really broken in the HiFi industry 🎧 From measurements vs. listening debates to YouTube negativity—it's time for change 🔊*TONE PUBLICATIONS*📖 Tone Audio Magazine: https://tonepublications.com📖 Tone Publications 2.0: https://tonepublications2.com📖 Heel & Toe Magazine: https://heeltoemag.com*JOIN THE CONVERSATION*💬 What's your take on measurements vs. listening? Share your thoughts in the comments!*WHY MOON AUDIO?*📌 Learn more about our custom Dragon Cables: https://www.moon-audio.com/collections/dragon-audio-cables?el=youtube📌 Check out our blog for the latest Hi-Fi content: https://www.moon-audio.com/blogs/expert-advice?el=youtube📌 Ready to become an audiophile? Start learning here: https://www.moon-audio.com/pages/guides-and-resources?el=youtube*FOLLOW US!*🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonaudio/🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonaudio/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moon-audio🔗 Likeshop: https://likeshop.me/moonaudioThis episode of The Fidelity Exchange explores how personal enjoyment and superior sound often outweigh strict measurements in high end audio. The speaker shares an anecdote about prioritizing the fun derived from the audio experience, even with a significant investment in wire. It's a testament to the pursuit of hi res music and deep listening, emphasizing that sometimes, the best setup is the one that brings the most sonic pleasure. 🎧#AudioJournalism #ToneAudio #HiFiCommunity #AudiophileLife #HighEndAudio #MoonAudio #AudioIndustry #ListeningMatters

Qobuz Managing Director Dan Mackta reveals how human curation beats algorithms, why independent streaming pays artists more, and how a small company competes with Big Tech on quality alone. 🎧
 
*QOBUZ LINKS*
🎧 Try Qobuz Hi-Res Streaming: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/discover
🎧 Moon Audio's Qobuz Playlist: https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/23180305
 
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Cookie Marenco reveals 40+ years of recording wisdom: why musicians sound better without headphones 🎧, why vintage gear outlasts modern digital 🎛️, and how the loudness wars destroy music. Plus free hi-res test files! 🎵
*BLUE COAST RECORDS*🎵 Blue Coast Music Store: https://bluecoastmusic.com/store🎧 FREE Hi-Res Test Files: https://bluecoastmusic.com/free-downloads📻 Blue Coast Radio Playlist (Qobuz - Most Complete): https://play.qobuz.com/playlist/27245691🎶 More Blue Coast Playlists: https://bluecoastrecords.com/listen/🎹 Cookie's Producer Work (Non-Blue Coast Albums): https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/24982748✍️ Cookie's Corner on Substack: https://substack.com/@cookiemarenco
*FEATURED ARTISTS MENTIONED*🎸 Keith Greeninger - "Looking for a Home"🎻 Tony Furtado & Luke Price - "Low Road"🎹 Art Lande - ECM Recordings & "Spirits"🎤 Jenna Mammina - "Mutineer"🎵 Meghan Andrews - "Covers"
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Ultimate Ears legend Mike Dias shares the wild origin story of IEMs and the audiophile community 🎸 From drunk speeches to bitter rivals becoming family, discover how in-ear monitors went from stage tools to hi-fi obsession 🎧
*CONNECT WITH MIKE DIAS*🎤 Mike's Website: https://mike-dias.com🎬 "Can I Get a Little More Me" Documentary: https://www.canigetalittlemoreme.com/
*AUDIOPHILE COMMUNITY*🎧 Head-Fi Forum: https://www.head-fi.org/🎪 CanJam New York (March 2026): https://canjamglobal.com/shows/nyc2026/
*MUSIC RESOURCES*🎵 Nugs.net (Hi-Res Live Recordings): https://nugs.net/🎹 Hania Rani (Experimental Classical):  @haniaranimusic  
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#InEarMonitors #AudiophileLife #UltimateEars #IEMHistory #HeadFi #ChiFi #PremiumAudio #TheFidelityExchange  @mikediasspeaks ​

Luxury designer Susan Semmelmann discusses the connection between audio and our living spaces, emphasizing that elements like a beautiful chair or wallpaper are secondary to the overall experience within a space. By thoughtfully incorporating home decor and considering room design, one can truly enhance the listening environment. This approach to home design integrates whole-home audio, podcast studios, and sanctuary spaces, ultimately creating experiential rooms that resonate with how you want to feel. 🎧✨
*LEARN MORE*⭐ Semmelmann Interiors Website: https://www.semmelmanninteriors.com/⭐ Semmelmann Interiors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susansemmelmanninteriors/⭐ Semmelmann Interiors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semmelmanninteriors/
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