2005 Programs
Some of the our best programs ever.
Sunday, December 11, 3 PM - Members Holiday Season
Live Performance
Operatic Favorites Performance Featuring
Soporano and Baritone Singers from the Capital City
Opera. Location - Private Home near Peachtree Corners/Norcross,
Ga.
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Earthshaking Music and Audio Shop
East Atlanta
- 543 Stokeswood Av SE Atlanta, GA 30316
WOW - What a fantastic program - Great Audio, Music and Fellowship hosted by Dave and Lisa...
Dave & Lisa Strohauer owner/operators
of this unique and interesting multi-theme shop hosted
this meeting. We enjoyed two showrooms featuring
their line of high-sensitivity Cain & Cain loudspeakers
and launch a new line of in-house developed Vivid
Si66 stereo integrated tube amplifiers. We
also viewed the upcoming purist model Si74 20 wpc
integrated Cascode amplifier. The able staff engineers
and assembles amplifiers and other electronics in
their own facilities with loving care, including
24K Gold conductor interconnects, speaker cables,
CD D/A converters and other goodies. LP is
also featured with relish including products by Sumiko
and others. Antique Audio Labs and LA Audio
gear among others are also featured.
This is one of the most welcoming pro Music,
Audio Shops and Fine Instrument shops in our region
staffed by a most accommodating and knowledgeable
staff. Several
members brought their favorite CD or LPs.
As a bonus, chief in-house designer Randy Cale
conducted a short clinic covering Cascode Tube
Amp design.
Take a peek at their website.
http://earthshakingmusic.com/index.htm
info@earthshakingmusic.com
Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 2 - 5:30 PM Audio
Atlanta Shop - 19 Atlanta St, Marietta Ga. 30030
- Located 1/2 block off the historic Marietta square.
This months theme was: "Everything you ever
wanted to know about Turntables"
Pete Marshall and Gordon Waters hosted an LP/Analog
focused program highlighted with the latest VAC tube
gear the new Auricle Preamp and Monoblocks. Turntable
gear was VPI's TNT and Scout, and the Music Hall MM5
SE. 1960's vintage tables were showcased as well
including a ARXA's and Connoisseur.Other gear showcased
was be PS Audio and NAD. Loudspeakers were by Maritin-Logan,Tannoy,
Vandersteen and Boston. Cartridges were by Ortofon,
Benz and Goldging. Products for a variety of
budgets were presented
September 18, 2005
Sound & Cinema
Shop
11770 Haynes Bridge Rd. - Alpharetta, GA,
30004
Guest speakers are Dr. Tommy J. Anderson and
Fred Horton founders of ACA Digital recording label
and in-house recordist for the Atlanta Symphony. These
seasoned experts presented another of their remarkable
programs on the fine art of recording with demonstrated
examples and related topics.
Among a variety of topics, were comparison playback
[from a CD] of the various levels of MP3 quality along
with some uncompressed PCM examples. We held a live
a"Golden Ears" evaluation for each member to attempt. An "Evaluation
Sheet" was provided with places for each listener to
choose what level of resolution they were hearing. The
demonstration also included introduction of a Marantz
Professional model 570 CF MP-3 Recorder.
The second part was presented by Fred Horton was "What
can go wrong on location recording." Sometimes funny
and somtimes challenging with what field recordist
encounter in the field.
We also held a fun Raffle of many CD's, headphones
and other items.
Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 4-7 PM - Annual Members
Pot-luck Picnic
Hosted by Harold and Linka Taylor.
Member spouses and significant others had a really fine time plus plenty of good audio via Harold's first rate home engineered and constructed system.
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Field Trip to SMART Devices, Inc.
5945 Peachtree Corners East Norcross, GA 30071
Located off Holcomb Bridge Rd, just north of Ptr. Corners,
Ptr. Industrial Area
770-449-6698
Map/Directions on Web link: http://www.smartdev.com
Members and Friends joined us for our exciting
second annual field trip to SMART Devices Inc. in
Norcross. SMART Devices, engineers and manufactures
the world's largest product Line of Cinema Sound
Components and Systems in the Motion Picture Industry.
This program was hosted by President and Founder Norm
Schneider. A variety of subjects were addressed including
vintage LP transfers CD, Commercial Theater design
horn loudspeaker design for Theaterd and AC Power conditioning.
Home Audio electronics are also designed and manufactured
in this professionally managed facility and included
a factory tour.
A large collection of vintage Radio, Audio equipment
and accessories was also on exhibit and appreciated
by all.
A Loricraft LP cleaning machine was available for members
to clean up to 5 LP's at $1.00 each.
Many thanks to Norm for a truly fun and informative
program, you're a legend in your own time.
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Field Trip
to Bruel & Kjaer - National Hq. and Labs
We were
hosted by North America's premier audio, acoustics,
precision microphone and calibration lab hosted
by lead engineer Jim Weir. Jim focused on significant
aspects of loudspeaker evaluation using Bruel & Kjaer's
latest and most sophisticated test equipment.
Many thanks to Jim and the B & K staff
for a truly fun and informative program.
Location: 2815-A Colonnades Ct. Norcross,
GA. 30071
Directions: B & K is located appx 8 miles north
of I-285 and may be reached from either Peachtree Industrial
Blvd (Just north of Peachtree Corners) or Buford Hwy.
If proceeding North on Peachtree Indl, (take the right
fork at Peachtree corners) then appx 1.5 mi to Medlock
Bridge Rd., turn Right at T. Light onto Medlock Bridge
Rd., then 1/3 mile to Langford Rd. NW, a sharp Left
turn, then 1/4 mi. to Northwoods Pkwy on
Left, turn Left then to second St. on the Left which
is Colonnades Ct.. B & K is 2815-A, the 1st. Bldg
on the left. From Buford Hwy., which may be accessed
from I-85N, proceed north to Langford Rd. NW., then
turn left at T. Light, 1/4 mi. crossing RR tracks,
then Right at Northwoods Pkwy., then Left into Colonnades
Ct. to bldg. 2815A.
Get a map off of Yahoo or Mapquest using the addr
and Zip.
Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 2 PM - Silent Auction and
CD/LP Swap Meet and Big Raffle of loudspeakers and
other goodies
Join us for one of our most fun events and a chance
to clean your closets of working audio gear and accessories
(plus swap some recordings). This is a fund raiser
for the club, so a percentage of each sale will be
returned to our non-profit treasury for future events. Dr.
Phil Muse plans to spin some of his recent review faves
for our listening pleasure. We also plan a big raffle
of loudspeakers and CD's. 770-493-7105.
Sunday, May 1, 2005
Live Operatic Recital
Continuing our series of live events, select members
of the Capital City Opera performed at the home of
Christine and Robert Indech (Norcross/Peachtree Corners)
for an afternoon of Operatic Arias. 770-621-0623. Mailto:gmeals@mindspring.com Members
receive priority reservations and this is a pot-luck
refreshments event.
Sunday April 10, 2005
JVC Home Theater and Surround Audio Program
with Von Schweikert Loudspeakers + Big Raffle
Program: A large group of
members and guests attended JVC's showcase
of their latest 61" D-ILA (Direct Drive Image
Light Amplifier) rear projection Hi-Def TV
and front projection technology for Home Theater
and Music playback. Other
new goodies such as new wood cone dynamic driver
loudspeakers cured in sake, the ultimate audiophile
tweak applied in compact stereo systems were
demonstrated to good effect. A complete
Home Theater/Surround Audio set of Von Schweikert
loudspeakers including the remarkable VR-4JR's
comprised the primary audio playback for the
afternoon.
We conducted a fine $3 per ticket raffle
with JVC donating one of their latest DVD/DVD-A/CD
Player/Home Theater 5.1 Dolby/DTS 100wpc combo
receivers, Soundstrings cables is donating a complete
set of Home-Theater/Surround Audio loudspeaker
cables and power cords for digital devices. JVC
provided product experts to answer your questions
about a wide range of A/V topics.
Location: Marriott Century Center Hotel,
NE Atlanta, Clairmont Rd. and I-85.
For questions please call Chuck
at 770-493-7105 or email chucksaudio@mindspring.com
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Linn Audio Electronics,
Loudspeakers and Accessories
Brian Morris of the U. K. (Scotland) and Brian
Day U.S. representative conducted one of the best "sounding" and
fun programs in memory. Byran of Linn's head
office now holds the record for the longest trip
in the shortest turn-around in Audio Society history. In
24 hrs he made a round trip from London to Atlanta
and back just for this remarkable meeting. Kudos
all around for Brian Morris and from his own account
was well worth the trouble, and we concur as well. Many
thanks Brian you're a real trooper. We're already
talking about a future follow-up event.
Linn showcased their latest Digital and
Analog Electronics, with special focus on their
newest top-line UNIDISK 1.1 universal CD/DVD-A/SACD
combo player. The
very musical Akurate 242 5-way loudspeaker with
3-K array was also demonstrated to the pleasure
of the attentive listeners (audiophiles can behave
when they try when the music and sound is so good). The
speakers were served by the beautifully crafted
and performing Klimax preamp and Klimax Twin stereo
power amp. More notes on this program soon.
Linn
also donated a bag full of their in-house produced
SACD's which were well received and appreciated.
Location - Dunwoody Clubhouse:Take
Exit 30, off I-285 (Northern Arc) to N. Peachtree
Rd., then North past the Waffle House & Amoco
on the Left then appx 1/3 mi, to Brookhurst Dr.
turn Right onto Brookhurst, then appx 1/4 mi to
Kingsgate Dr., turn Left, then appx 300' to the
entrance drive to Dunwoody Driving Club & Tennis
Clubhouse - 4522 Kingsgate Dr., Dunwoody, GA 30338.
Wednesday Evening - March 9, 2005 - 7:00 pm
B & W Loudspeakers at Ga. Home Theater - Marietta, Ga.
This special event specific to the Atlanta
Audio Society was
hosted by Georgia Home Theater. Marc Schnoll,
B&W Group Product Manager was present to present
their new 800 diamond Series speaker line up. We
enjoyed an evening of fun at Georgia Home Theater and
great audio and music. We enjoyed some of the
newest and best and best in home entertainment. Many
thanks GHT.
Location: Georgia Home Theater
RSVP: to 770-955-8909 or service@georgiahometheater.com
Address: 2516 Cobb Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30080
(in the same plaza with
Best Buys north of Cumberland Mall - just outrside
of I-285)
Web page: www.georgiahometheater.com
Thanks to Hank Henley for the B & W arrangements.
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Vintage Audio
Trip Down Memory Lane
Our second annual "Vintage" expo
of operational Factory and home built gear was
a grand and well attended success. Jeff Priluck
and Robert Cunniongham demonstrated several excellent
examples of mint 60's HH Scott & Fisher gear.
Lee Tigler demonstrate professional soldering techniques. We
even had a live FM broadcast from a vintage 1930's
44MHz radio transmitter and receiver. What
a blast! At least 10 tables of gear was demonstrated
in loving manner by their owners to applause all
around. Sales
were allowed and a modest 10% was rebated back
to the club as a fundraiser.
Many thanks to everyone who
participated despite the. We'll
do it again.
Sunday, February 13, 2005
JVC and Their Latest XRCD Recordings
JVC and their latest XRCD
recordings presented by Executive Producer Kevin
Berg. This was
an encore appearance by Kevin and if his last visit
is any indication, this one will be equally well
received. We enjoyed an afternoon of music
listening and auditioned the new Wisdom Audio 'NEO'
Planar/Magnetic loudspeakers with integral 12" woofer,
specially shipped to Atlanta for this program.
We'll also featured the Cary Audio V-12 "Rocket" edition
stereo power amp with switchable Triode(50wpc)
and Pentode (100 wpc) modes and sporting 12 new
Soviet KT-88's in all their glory! We
conducted a big raffle of XRCD and other CDs.
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