A few of my personal thoughts on experiencing jazz in the hi-fi world, which I was part of for a long time.

It’s easy to hear the difference between cheap headphones and top-tier audiophile gear when playing the same music. But what exactly is audiophile music? How do we distinguish a well-produced album from a poorly produced one? Why is ECM founder Manfred Eicher considered a legendary producer, while others are not? And what does that have to do with jazz music?