2004 Programs
An Afternoon of
Live Music
Sunday, December 5, 2004
A large crowd of Audio Society Members
and Guests greatly enjoyed an afternoon of
Live Music. We were pleased to offer a Operatic Style
Recital/Concert performance by Masters students from
the Ga. State University School of Music and an accomplished
pianist from the Eastman School. As in the
past, this was a Pot-Luck" event where attendees
provided their favorite holiday dishes. We are so
pleased with the success of this event, we will likely
organize another one with even more depth, such as
a mini-opera. Stay
tuned for details.
Sunday - November 21, 2004
Von Schweikert
Loudspeakers
Featuring the Remarkable VR-4 Jr.
and the
New High-Efficiency DB99 Tower
Von Schweikert
Loudspeakers featured the remarkable VR-4 Jr. floor
standing model and the new high-efficiency
DB99 tower with low frequency booster amplifier. Albert
Von Schweikert was unable to attend this event,
however he is generously donated a
new pair of VR-1, 2-way bookshelf or stand
mount monitor loudspeakers to the Raffle. The VR-1's
have a retail value of over $999. Also
featured were the Opera Consonance "211" Vacuum Tube
Electronics and Bel Canto brand Solid State
Electronics, these presented by Rusty Taub
of Richmond Va. Steve
Harris of Atlanta's Playhouse Audio issupported
this event with many fine fine components and accessories
as well.
Completed Program - Sunday - November
7, 2004 - Audio Veteran Sedrick Harris supported by
local dealer Steve Harris of Playhouse Audio presented
the Nola (Former Alon) Loudspeakers featuring the new
Elite +, and L'il Rascal's, a cost effective 2-way
unit from Nola was showcased to good effect for $695.
The Thunderbolt powered subwoofer was also demonstrated.
We also featured will be Berendsen Electronics (Germany)
and "SSC" Isolation Bases
and Pucks. A surprise set of US made vacuum
tube amps will were showcased, complete with super-sweet
300B's. Location: Dunwoody Club House. A
big Raffle valued at over $1500 of Soundstrings interconnects
and power cords was conducted including several CD's.
Further details about these programs
to be announced...
Sunday, October 17, 2004 - Audio Atlanta
Featured Guest Presenter Pierre Sprey or Mapleshade records
Featured
Guest Presenter Pierre Sprey, founder and chief recording
engineer of Mapleshade Recordings - Graciously hosted
By; Audio Atlanta Shop. Pierre is one of the industry's
finest "natural style" recording engineers with minimum
miking and other tricks who has made it his life
goal to capture the essence of the performers, their
instruments and the Soul of the music. If his demos
on Sunday were any indication, he has succeeded and
then 9999some! More
notes of this fine program to follow. We also
conduced a big
Raffle of Mapleshade and other CDs donated Pierre
Sprey and Phil Muse.
Link to Mapleshade: http://www.mapleshaderecords.com
Audio Atlanta is located at 19 Atlanta
St., Marietta
30060. Contact Pete Marshall - 770-499-0145. The
shop is located near the intersection of Roswell
St and Atlanta St. just steps from the square.
Sunday J uly 18, 2004
Field Trip to SMART Systems and Audition
of the new 'ELP' "Amazing" Laser
Turntable
A large contingent
of Audio Society members and guests enjoyed a field
trip to SMART Systems and audition of the new 'ELP' "Amazing" Laser
Turntable from Japan, Loricraft LP cleaner from England,
Cinema A/V electronics, Power Purifiers and other
goodies. Other than the Laser TT and LP Cleaner,
all other items are designed and mfr. by SMART in
their Norcross Ga. factory. Members and guests were
also allowed to deep clean up to 5 LP's on the Loricraft
machine for a $1.00 fee as a fund raiser for the
club. LP's need to be extremely clean due to
the ELP's high resolution and sensitivity, yet you'll
hear truly remarkable sound from previously near
unplayable records. SMART also has a terrific
museum of vintage and restored Radio electronics,
Wire and R-to-R Tape Recorders. This is likely
the best field trip the club has enjoyed in memory.
Special thanks to SMART President & Founder Norm
Schneider and staff.
See
meeting notes
SMART Web Site: http://www.smartdev.com
Sunday, June 20, 2004
Dunwoody Clubhouse
Jim Bongiorno's new Ampzilla 2000 power amp and Trifield Audio (3 channel) audio processor presented by Louis Hernandez of the Stereo Shop in Augusta, Ga.
A good attendance of members and guests treated themselves to a special Father's Day event enjoying fine audio and music, and still spending time with the family later in the day. We also Raffled a number of donated CD's and a high-quality 8' heavy gauge Soundstrings detachable power cord.
The focus of the day was Jim Bongiorno's new Ampzilla 2000 power amp and Trifield Audio (3 channel) audio processor presented by Louis Hernandez of the Stereo Shop in Augusta, Ga. We also featured music appreciation programs by writer/reviewers Dr. Phil Muse (Classical) and Eddie Carter (Jazz), these programs to increased our knowledge and appreciation about these two music forms and a guide to expand your CD collection.
The Ampzilla is indeed alive and well again with latest technology. The cost effective '7' series 2-way stand mount Usher Loudspeakers were also featured to excellent effect.
Other equipment showcased were the First Sound line-level preamp, Rega Jupiter as CD transport, Belcanto upsampling CD processor, and Acoustic Zen cabling.
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Sunday, May 2004
Dunwoody Clubhouse
Musical Fidelity Electronics (England) and Dynaudio Loudspeakers (Scandinavia) Joint Presentation
This was another fun and informative presentation(s) by two of the top manufacturers in audio today. You'll not find a better pairing of electronics and loudspeakers. The synergy was first rate with some of the best sound we've ever experienced. Many thanks to Dave Solomon the making this event happen with fun and raffle prizes for everyone.
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