How Audiophile Reissues Are Made | Impex Records Jana ♥ Hi-Fi 2026-03-31 | This film is brought to you by Clearaudio:http://www.clearaudio.deVideo Credits🎥 Created by Jana Dagdagan🌮 Graphics by Robert Sliger (HebegebeStudio)🎵 Music used in this video on YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIPS:youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/joinThis documentary explores the inner workings of Impex Records and the craft behind their high-end audiophile vinyl records. Filmed across key locations in the record production chain—including Bernie Grundman Mastering, Record Technology Inc., Fidelity Record Pressing, and Stoughton Printing Co.— this video follows the full journey of an Impex record from title selection to mastering, plating, pressing, and packaging. Featuring Al Di Meola, Patricia Barber, and founder/producer Abey Fonn, this is a rare look inside my favorite boutique audiophile label!Learn more about Impex Records:impexrecords.com_____________________________________________🎸 Learn more about the Clearaudio Celebrity 'Al Di Meola' Edition Turntable: https://www.clearaudio.de/en/products/turntables-celebrity_al_di_meola.php📺 I visited Clearaudio's HQ in Germany and made a video on their MC cartridge production: youtu.be/UlU-BdSgi-I_____________________________________________📺 Timestamps0:00 Intro (feat. Al Di Meola!)0:57 Introducing Abey Fonn01:42 Title Selection02:49 Mastering (feat. Bernie Grundman & Chris Bellman)06:20 Cutting Test Lacquers08:10 Before Impex Record (Cisco Music background)10:47 Record Plating – Record Technology, Inc. (feat. Dorin Sauerbier)15:31 From Cisco Music to Impex Records17:56 Graphic Design (feat. Robert Sliger)21:46 Printing – Stoughton Printing Co (feat. Rob Maushund)22:41 Press Check Day! (Dan Fogelberg 'Souvenirs')30:11 Patricia Barber31:40 Record Pressing – Fidelity Record Pressing (feat. Edward Hashimoto)33:22 Quality Check – Fidelity Record Pressing (feat. Rick Hashimoto)36:04 Record Sleeving & Packaging – Fidelity Record Pressing36:41 Conclusion39:39 Jana – Clearaudio Segment41:00 Video Credits_____________________________________________🎵 Select copyrighted music used in this documentary was licensed from Lickd: lickd.co- A Man & A Woman by Patricia Barber, https://t.lickd.co/l/lDrPOljQ4Xj- Bye Bye Blackbird by Patricia Barber, https://t.lickd.co/l/5jRq3g95QqL- Um Abraço No Bonfa by Stan Getz, João Gilberto, https://t.lickd.co/l/plnYAkzQnVR_____________________________________________🙂 Say HelloInstagram: instagram.com/jana.loves.hifiYouTube Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join
The Immeasurable Beauty of TAD Labs Jana ♥ Hi-Fi 2026-07-26 | This episode was made possible with support from TAD Labs:technicalaudiodevices.comVideo Credits🎥 Created by Jana Dagdagan🇯🇵 Japanese Translation - Rio Sakairi🔉 Sound Mixing Engineer - Dave Darlington🎵 Music used in this video on YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIPS:youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/joinThis episode explores the esteemed Japanese professional and home audio manufacturer, TAD (Technical Audio Devices Laboratories)–exploring its origins, philosophy, and the masterful, dedicated Takumi (skilled artisans) behind it all. Featuring key senior members from the TAD Labs team: Shinji Tarutani (President), Toru Nagatani (Chief Speaker Engineer), Hiromitsu Numazaki (Chief Electronics Engineer). Featuring footage captured at 2 TADL/Pioneer facilities (Kawagoe and Tendō), at TAD's woodworking partner (Tendō Mokko), and at a record shop in Ginza (Ginza Records). _____________________________________________About TAD Labs (provided by TAD):TAD (Technical Audio Devices Laboratories) is one of Japan's leading high-end audio brands, born in 1975 as a flagship speaker development project within Pioneer. Building on the technology of its professional studio monitors trusted by recording studios around the world, TAD designs and manufactures everything in-house, from speakers featuring the coaxial CST driver with beryllium diaphragms to preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and disc players. In this video, we visit TAD's production sites in Kawagoe (Saitama) and Tendō (Yamagata), exploring the craftsmanship behind the products and the philosophy at the heart of TAD: "The Artistic Intent, Intact." From the hands of uncompromising master craftsmen to everyone who loves music, TAD invites you to discover the world of high-end audio that Japan is proud to share.TAD Official Website (English):technicalaudiodevices.comTAD Official Website (日本語):tad-labs.com/jp_____________________________________________📺 Timestamps0:00 Jana Intro0:33 'Moments from TAD Labs' Intro1:46 TAD's goal3:06 What does it take to become a Takumi at TAD?4:32 The origin of TAD Labs7:07 What does it mean to be truly unified?8:55 TAD Labs - Electronics Production (feat. TAD M-700)10:56 A moment with Shingu-san (Takumi)13:23 TAD Loudspeaker Production15:14 A moment with Suzuki-san (Takumi)15:43 Cabinet construction at Tendō Mokko16:29 TAD's approach to craftsmanship17:42 A closing moment with loudspeaker Takumi20:38 Video Credits21:04 Bonus Segment feat. special guest...25:36 Jana Conclusion_____________________________________________🙂 Say HelloInstagram: instagram.com/jana.loves.hifiYouTube Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join
Spending the day with DOMINIQUE FILS-AIMÉ Jana ♥ Hi-Fi 2026-07-09 | This episode is brought to you by HIGH END SOCIETY:https://www.highendsociety.de/Video Credits🎥 Videographers: Julian Schiele @SchieleJulian & Jörg Schiele🍰 Video Editor & Graphics: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Select Music from Dominique Fils-Aimé, courtesy of Ensoul Records🌞 Dominique’s latest album ‘My World is the Sun’:http://lnk.to/MWITS💜 Learn more about Dominique Fils-Aimé:domiofficial.com/enIn this episode, Jana spends a day with Dominique Fils-Aimé at the HIGH END Vienna 2026 audio exhibition, following her behind the scenes as she takes on her role as this year's official show ambassador, including listening sessions with PMC (Professional Monitor Company) and Auer Acoustics, a signing session at in-akustik, and a live concert._____________________________________________💜 About Dominique Fils-Aimé:Dominique Fils-Aimé is a two-time JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter and the official ambassador for HIGH END Vienna 2026. Renowned for her richly layered vocals and blend of jazz, soul, blues, and folk influences, her music explores themes of identity, resilience, and the power of human connection.Dominique's Official YouTube Channel:@Domiofficial _____________________________________________🙂 Say HelloInstagram: instagram.com/jana.loves.hifiYouTube Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join
Inside MARTEN Loudspeakers Brand New Factory Jana ♥ Hi-Fi 2026-05-31 | This episode was made possible with support from Marten:https://marten.se/Video Credits🎥 Shot by 24 Frames Media Studio in Gothenburg & Liam Ren (https://24frames.se)🎥 Additional b-roll & Editing: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Music used in this video on YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIPS:youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/joinIn this episode, Jana travels to Gothenburg, Sweden to visit Marten (loudspeakers) and Jorma (cables) in their impressive brand new facility. She spends the day with the 3 Marten brothers: Chief Designer and Founder Leif Olofsson, CEO Jörgen Olofsson, and Design Director Lars Olofsson. They tour the entire facility, including carpentry, lacquering, CNC, driver burn-in room, crossover assembly, speaker assembly, listening rooms, and Jorma's production area. There are also some interesting off-site surprises along the way..._____________________________________________About Marten:Marten designs and builds home loudspeakers in Sweden, crafted with fine materials and custom technology.https://marten.se/_____________________________________________🙂 Say HelloInstagram: instagram.com/jana.loves.hifiYouTube Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join
Norwegian Hi-Fi is Here | Ø Audio Jana ♥ Hi-Fi 2026-05-21 | This is an Ø Audio production:https://www.urr.audioharmoniadistribution.comVideo CreditsProduction Company: High & Low StudioVideo Editor: Patrick DongoProduction Assistant & Casting: Marcus Aas DingstadSupporting Graphic Assets courtesy of Ø Audio🪓 Viking Village Extras:Tore Tyriskjegg Bjørkavåg, Joakim Pedersen, Jan Thore Hostvedt, Kjell Olav Naley, Wiggo Krigyr, Rosmary Fuglevik, Per Arthur Berg, Elin Berg, Jan-Erik Kristiansen, Ida HoffJana Hair/Makeup: Rakel GåsbakkViking Costumes: Filmparken AS🙏🏻 Many thanks to Carl Svensson of SEAS_____________________________________________About Ø Audio (taken from Harmonia Distribution's website):Ø Audio was founded in 2017 by Sveinung Mala and Jonathan Magnus Cook, and quickly became known for the Icon, a two-way floorstander with horn driver and 12” woofer in an asymmetrical cabinet. It garnered multiple awards, a vindication of its "anti-commercial" ethos that prioritizes sound quality and innovation over a vanilla mass-market appeal.In 2021, Ø Audio expanded the line-up and grew the company with a plan to conquer a global market, growing the team and making significant investments in infrastructure. Ø Audio has a close partnership with nearby SEAS Drivers, pushing the company to make very special custom drivers for its designs.Learn more about Ø Audio:https://www.urr.audioharmoniadistribution.com_____________________________________________🙂 Say HelloInstagram: instagram.com/jana.loves.hifi YouTube Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join
Andrew Jones’s New Loudspeaker Company: Jones & Cerreta Jana ♥ Hi-Fi 2026-04-09 | Watch my other video with Jones & Cerreta:youtu.be/cb0oRL_cE28Video Credits🎥 Created by Jana Dagdagan🎵 Music used in this video on YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIPS:youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join_____________________________________________Jones & Cerreta is a new Los Angeles–based loudspeaker company co-founded by Andrew Jones and brothers Jamie and Bill Cerreta. In this video, Andrew Jones unboxes the final prototype of his new loudspeaker, Troubadour, shows us his new dual concentric field coil, and introduces his business partners, Jamie and Bill Cerreta.This video was produced in collaboration with Jones & Cerreta:jonesandcerreta.com_____________________________________________🙂 Say HelloInstagram: instagram.com/jana.loves.hifiYouTube Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join
First Look! Andrew Joness New Loudspeaker – TROUBADOUR Jana ♥ Hi-Fi 2026-04-06 | Watch my other video with Jones & Cerreta:youtu.be/gAXnAVXxgMEVideo Credits🎥 Created by Jana Dagdagan🎵 Music used in this video on YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIPS:youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join_____________________________________________Jones & Cerreta is a new Los Angeles–based loudspeaker company co-founded by Andrew Jones and brothers Jamie and Bill Cerreta. In this video, Andrew walks us through his newest loudspeaker, Troubadour—the first speaker he has developed for this new company. This is the first video to break down Troubadour ahead of its highly anticipated launch at AXPONA 2026.This video was produced in collaboration with Jones & Cerreta:jonesandcerreta.com_____________________________________________🙂 Say HelloInstagram: instagram.com/jana.loves.hifi YouTube Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join
This NYC Steakhouse Has 3,000+ Vinyl Records Jana ♥ Hi-Fi 2026-03-09 | This episode is brought to you by Ortofon:http://www.ortofon.comVideo Credits🎥 Camera 1: Cesar Rubio🎥 Camera 2/Editor: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Music used in this video on my YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIPS:youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join_____________________________________________Inside Vinyl Steakhouse — a New York City steakhouse surrounded by more than 3,000 vinyl records, where guests can listen to music while enjoying dinner.In this video, I visit Vinyl Steakhouse to experience what it’s like to eat in a space where food, music, and '60s & '70s rock-and-roll culture come together in a way that feels very different from a typical steakhouse. The system powering the music features equipment from Music Hall, Ortofon, Totem Acoustic, and Crestron.🥩 Vinyl Steakhouse 35 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011_____________________________________________📺 Timestamps0:00 Intro0:13 The Vinyl Record Library & Sound System2:55 Music at Vinyl Steakhouse5:02 The 3,000+ Vinyl Record Collection7:04 Ortofon Sponsor Segment7:27 The Rock-and-Roll Dining Experience8:18 The Bar9:01 The Wine Cellar 10:58 Browsing Records on Discogs12:47 Choosing What to Eat 14:58 Interview with Owner Kevin Flannery17:34 Drinking Wine18:41 Appetizers20:22 Steak Dinner22:18 Final Thoughts_____________________________________________🙂 Say HelloInstagram: instagram.com/jana.loves.hifiYouTube Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join
How Audeze planar magnetic headphones are made. Jana ♥ Hi-Fi 2026-02-15 | This episode documents the complete manufacturing process of Audeze planar magnetic headphones, following the journey from raw materials to final assembly — down to the monomers. Produced in collaboration with Audeze, the film was shot at their Southern California headquarters and additional locations across the United States.Video Credits🎥 Created by Jana Dagdagan🚀 Solar Sail Animation courtesy of Mark Eloren🎵 Music used in this video on YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIPS:youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join💖 About the 'How Hi-Fi is Made' series:‘How Hi-Fi Is Made’ is a series dedicated to celebrating the people and production processes behind high-fidelity audio equipment. Each episode is written, directed, filmed, and edited by Jana Dagdagan._____________________________________________✨Learn more about Audeze: www.audeze.com_____________________________________________📺 Timestamps0:00 - Jana Intro 0:43 - ‘How Hi-Fi is Made’ Intro 0:59 - The early days of Audeze... 2:46 - It all begins with a monomer! 3:14 - Diaphragm Polymerization 4:10 - Diaphragm Lamination 5:43 - Making planar drivers in the early days… 6:26 - Defining the Audeze sound 7:01 - Feat. Manny Marroquin, Mixing Engineer 8:08 - Voice Coil Etching 8:58 - Diaphragm Stretching 10:22 - Diaphragm Edge Damping 10:32 - Diaphragm Impedance Check 11:42 - Driver Assembly, Fluxor magnets 14:23 - Driver Matching14:47 - The origin of the name ‘Audeze’15:57 - Housing Assembly16:42 - Headband Assembly17:07 - Earcup Assembly18:34 - Wood Ring Machining and Finish19:43 - Driver Burn In20:20 - Final Audio Quality Checks21:18 - Visual & Mechanical Quality Checks22:08 - Jana Conclusion_____________________________________________🙂 Say HelloInstagram: instagram.com/jana.loves.hifiYouTube Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join
DL-103 の製造工程 Jana ♥ Hi-Fi 2025-12-24 | デノン DL-103 の製造工程の一部。フルドキュメンタリーはチャンネルにあります。#デノン#DL103#アナログオーディオ#カートリッジ
How a Clearaudio MC Cartridge is made. Jana ♥ Hi-Fi 2025-12-21 | This episode documents the complete manufacturing process of a Clearaudio moving coil cartridge, tracing its journey from raw materials to final calibration to packaging. Produced in collaboration with Clearaudio, the film was shot at their headquarters in Erlangen, Germany.Video Credits🎥 Created by Jana Dagdagan💖 About the 'How Hi-Fi is Made' series:‘How Hi-Fi Is Made’ is a series dedicated to celebrating the people and production processes behind high-fidelity audio equipment. Each episode is written, directed, filmed, and edited by Jana Dagdagan.🎵 Music used in this video on YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIPS:youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join_____________________________________________✨Learn more about Clearaudio: https://www.clearaudio.de_____________________________________________📺 Timestamps0:00 - Jana Intro0:58 - 'How Hi-Fi is Made' Intro1:46 - Coil Winding (feat. Michael)4:57 - Quality Assurance of Boron Cantilevers5:27 - Magnet Classification6:23 - Baxter, the Clearaudio dog 🐶7:28 - Magnet Body9:38 - The Clearaudio "Cartridge Museum"11:53 - Cartridge Assembly (feat. Lorena)17:36 - Measurements (and finishing up cartridge assembly)19:23 - Packing19:53 - Robert Suchy Conclusion20:54 - Jana Outro_____________________________________________🙂 Say HelloInstagram: instagram.com/jana.loves.hifiYouTube Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join
How a Denon DL-103 cartridge is made. Jana ♥ Hi-Fi 2025-03-17 | This episode is brought to you by Music Hall:musichallaudio.comVideo Credits🎥 Created by Jana Dagdagan🇯🇵 Japanese Translation - Rio SakairiSpanish Translation - Cesar RubioChinese (China) Translation - Jason Wang🎵 Music used in this video on YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIPS:youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/joinThis episode explores how the Denon DL-103 family of cartridges are produced. Filmed in 2024 at Shirakawa Audio Works (Japan).💖 About the 'How Hi-Fi is Made' series:‘How Hi-Fi Is Made’ is a series dedicated to celebrating the people and production processes behind high-fidelity audio equipment. Each episode is written, directed, filmed, and edited by Jana Dagdagan._____________________________________________Products shown in this video:Denon DL-103 (affiliate link)amzn.to/4bzGu6XDenon x OJAS DL-103odenon.com/en-us/product/turntable-cartridges/dl-103o/301025.html____________________________________________📺 Timestamps0:07 - Jana Intro0:48 - "How Hi-Fi is Made" intro1:30 - Insulating the armature2:02 - Coil winding4:39 - Main body assembly7:09 - Soldering8:13 - Music Hall Stealth + DL-103o9:15 - Recap9:57 - Adjustment process10:58 - Adhesion process13:20 - Applying the final seal14:29 - Jana Outro & Credits_____________________________________________🙂 Say HelloInstagram: instagram.com/jana.loves.hifiYouTube Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCNqMrzZG0wUBwrNepdprwVQ/join
