2020 Q4 Seminar Schedule
08:30am PT
The Hi-Fi Summit Q4 Begins
Here we go again! We promise an even better experience this time. Open access to the entire site starts now.
Joe “Joe N Tell” Mariano, Founder of The Hi-Fi Summit
9:00am PT
Primare | Terry Medalen
Terry Medalen from Primare will discuss their electronics design philosophy.
Terry Medalen, Marketing Manager, Primare
11:00am PT
Parasound | Joe Finn
Joe Finn from Parasound talks about how to choose an amplifier for home theater.
Joe Finn, Regional Sales, Marketing and Training at Parasound
2:00pm PT
OSD Black | Simon Spears
Simon Spears from OSD Black Discusses the use of in-wall speakers for home theater.
Simon Spears, Sales Director at Audio Gear Group
4:00pm PT
Cherry Amplifiers | Tommy O'Brien
Tommy O’Brien talks about what’s new at Cherry Amplifiers and what makes his designs different.
6:00pm PT
Day 1 After-Party | Hi-Fi Night! | Techno Dad
DJ Channa De Silva, aka Techno Dad, will be playing the test tracks that he uses when reviewing speakers on his popular YouTube channel. Listen on your own system as he explains what he’s looking for in each track. Does your system hold up?
DJ Channa De Silva aka Techno Dad
9:00am PT
PSB Speakers | David Dunn
David Dunn from PSB Speakers talks about what to look for when purchasing budget bookshelf speakers.
David Dunn, Technical Sales and Training, Lenbrook
11:00am PT
NAD | David Dunn
David Dunn talks about NAD’s home theater AVR’s with DIRAC.
David Dunn, Technical Sales and Training, Lenbrook
1:00pm PT
Sonic Presence | Chris Van Deusen
Chris Van Deusen discusses recording spatial audio using their new mics.
Chris Van Deusen, Managing Partner, Sonic Presence
3:00pm PT
Wharfedale | Jamie O'Callaghan
Jamie O’Callaghan talks about new products at Wharfedale.
Jamie O’Callaghan, Global Sales & Marketing Director at IAG Group Ltd.
5:00pm PT
Day 2 After-Party | Hip-Hop Night!
Real. Hip. Hop. “If you don’t know, now you know…” DJ Channa De Silva aka Techno Dad will put you up on game today.
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DJ Channa De Silva aka Techno Dad
10:00am PT
Valencia Theater Seating | Carrie Russell
Carrie Russell talks about home theater seating options and things to consider when buying theater seats.
Carrie Russell, Marketing, Valencia Home Theater Seating
1:00pm PST
MoFi | Jonathan Derda
Jon Derda discusses MoFi Highlights: New turntable, MoFi LS3/5a, records and more.
Jonathan Derda, National Sales & Marketing Manager
3:00pm PST
Larsen Speakers | Michael Vamos
Michael Vamos from Audio Skies, distributor for Larsen speakers, talks about Stig Carlsson’s speaker design philosophies.
Michael Vamos, Audio Skies, Larsen Speakers Distributor
5:00pm PT
Day 3 After-Party | '80s Mash-up!
If you love 80’s tunes, you’ll want to tune in for DJ Channa De Silva’s ’80s Mash-up set. Let’s go Techno Dad!
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DJ Channa De Silva aka Techno Dad
10:00am PT
ELAC Americas | Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones of ELAC Americas is one of the most well-known speaker designers today. Here’s your chance to get your questions answered by the man himself.
Andrew Jones, VP of Engineering, ELAC Americas
12:00pm PT
SVS | Nick Brown & Larry McGough
SVS is known for making great subwoofers and home theater speakers. Nick Brown and Larry McGough are here to discuss all things SVS.
Nicholas Brown, VP of Marketing at SVS | Larry McGough, National Training Manager at SVS
4:00pm PT
Kanto Audio | Jason Zavarella
Jason Zavarella from Kanto Audio.
Jason Zavarella, Product Manager at Kanto Audio
6:00pm PST
Day 4 After-Party | House Music!
There’s a reason they call him Techno Dad! Want to hear some of the best house music? Tune in for DJ Channa De Silva!
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DJ Channa De Silva aka Techno Dad
10:00am PT
4:00pm PT
Recap of The Hi-Fi Summit 2020 Q4
Thank you for joining us on this first Summit! See you in 2021!
The Daily HiFi Crew: Joe N Tell, Techno Dad, Youthman