The 2023 Society Calendar

Events
January

 

January 22

On Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 2-5 pm, the Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society will hold its monthly meeting at Audioquest

2621 White Rd, Irvine, CA 92614

(Directions)

Website: AudioQuest

Representatives from AudioQuest will provide “An Insiders Look at AudioQuest Technologies” including power outlet comparison, AC cord as an antenna via a receiver, wire directionality and much more. A facility tour is also planned. A raffle is planned, and an extraordinary lunch will be served. Parking is available and free. Guests, visitors, and members are invited.

Plan on following   current Covid-19 best practices.

 

February

February 19

On Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 2-5 pm, the Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society will hold its monthly meeting at Audeze (3412 S Susan St, Santa Ana, CA 92704 (Directions), Website: www.audeze.com Audeze is a pioneer in the Planar Magnetic technology that is known for its award winning headphones.

Plan on following   current Covid-19 best practices.

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From humble beginnings making transducers and headphones by hand in Orange County, Audeze has pushed the envelope on what is possible with Planar Magnetic Designs. Factory Tour at Audeze! Dragoslav Colich (CTO), the recipient of the 2021 George and Carolyn Counnas Innovation Award from the Society, and Sankar Thiagasamudram (CEO) will take you behind the scenes tour of Audeze which will include how Audeze products are designed and manufactured. In addition to all the design, prototyping and testing Audeze manufactures a majority of its products at its Santa Ana Facility. All the new products for 2021 will be available for demo. The presenters will follow up the tour with a Q&A. Guests, visitors and new members are invited.

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March

March 5

On Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 2-5 pm, the Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society will hold its monthly meeting at Manley Labs Address: 13880 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA 91710 (Directions),

Website: www.Manley.com

Phone: (909) 627-4256

Not to be missed!!!

30th Anniversary Party and Birthday bash for our esteemed Chairman of the Board BOB LEVI!

Visit Manley Labs in Chino with a personalized tour by EveAnna Manley herself. See for yourself the shop where most excellent hi-end equipment from microphones to headphone amplifiers are manufactured for your listening pleasure.

Plan on following   current Covid-19 best practices.

April

April 23

On Sunday,  April 23, 2023 from 2-5 pm, the Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society will hold its monthly meeting at Shelley’s Stereo & Video 
Address: 22102 Clarendon Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Directions)
Website: shelleysstereo.com
Phone: 1-818-716-8500

Our host Alon Moscovitch, his staff and invited industry representatives will demonstrate the latest products. Don’t miss this extraordinary event with this top-notch equipment for your listening pleasure.

Plan on following   current Covid-19 best practices.

May

May Event

Zoom – Zoom – Zoom 

Sunday May 7       2-4 PM PDT

A visit with Impex Records

At the beginning of the pandemic, guitar maestro Al Di Meola discovered the lost stash of 2” analog recording tapes of Saturday Night in San Francisco. Two historic concerts with fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco De Lucia, recorded at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, December 6, 1980. The tapes were in poor condition and would need significant work to be useful, but Di Meola remembered how amazing the performance on that Saturday night in San Francisco was and committed himself to bringing this music out to the public.

 

Join Impex Records Founder Abey Fonn, Chuck Granata, co-producer and editing and mix engineer Roy Hendrickson for a comprehensive break down of the discovery, restoration, mixing, mastering, and production of 2022’s premiere audiophile vinyl release, Saturday Night in San Francisco. 

 

How did Impex navigate the various, sometimes competing, interests to deliver the artist’s vision, the label’s licensing requirements, and an audiophile label’s need for absolute sonic excellence?

  1. Why does the EU LP from EAR sound different?
  2. The difficult, but necessary decision by Impex to make a DXD transfer of the tapes in order to create the best possible version(s) of the record?
  3. What was Roy Hendrickson’s process for restoring, editing, mixing, and outputting the final mix?
  4. Final analog mastering with Bernie Grundman
  5. The importance of test pressing analysis and strict quality control

 

This is a rare opportunity to learn many of the “nuts and bolts” of bringing an important—and largely forgotten—recording of an historic concert to life.

 

Register here for the zoom meeting – make sure you have a current copy of zoom on your device.

When: May 7, 2023 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqce2rpjMoHNDCcgA5y03PtHMFP8vXkPQ4

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

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Please join us for a magnificent in person May Event.

Saturday, May 27, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

The Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society presents a West Coast Premier Listening Event

Hosted by Mon Acoustic and held at The Source

Address and Directions:

The Source

3035 Kashiwa St.

Torrance, CA 90505

310-534-9900

https://thesourceav.com/

https://monacoustic.us/

The 30th Anniversary Celebration continues. Join the LAOCAS for a West Coast Premier listening event.

Young Byun, CEO of Mon Acoustic US will host a listening session demonstrating the Mon Acoustic PlatiMon VC One and SuperMon Mini speakers.

The Mon Acoustic speakers are specially designed to replicate natural sound reproduction while achieving a wide range of frequencies.

The focus will be on the PlatiMon VC One. Switching back and forth between the PlatiMon and the SuperMon Mini will allow the listeners to experience the sonic signature of the Mon Acoustic speakers. The system used will include the McIntosh MA 352 integrated Amp, the Mon Acoustic Sanctus F1 Signature speaker cables, F3 Signature power cables and interconnects and Zeus power distribution.

Discount Pricing!! Special pricing will be available during this event! 10% off any purchase on May 27th plus any additional cable purchase will add another 5% Purchases will be through The Source.

A delicious lunch will be served. Free parking is available. Guests, visitors and new members are always invited to attend. Another not to be missed event. Young Byun will also serve Soju (Korean alcohol) in Mon Soju glasses.

A fantastic raffle is planned for 4:30 PM. The Grand Prize is a pair of SuperMon Mini speakers ($2000.00). Also included in the raffle will be new SACDs from Japan, Hybrid SACDs, CDs and DVDs.

MonAcoustic stands for More Natural Acoustics. The company was started with a simple goal; to create impeccable audio products that deliver unparalleled performance and stand the test of time. Over the years, their product range has expanded to include top-of-the-line Speakers, which will take audiophiles to the next level of experience.

The Society sincerely thanks Jason Lord, Wayne and all the folks at The Source for holding this event at their incredible location.

June

June 9-11

LA&OC Audio Society Enjoys T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

The Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society invites everyone to join us and experience a spectacular event.  T.H.E. Show on June 09 – 11!

When you order your tickets, all Society Members receive an additional $5 discount when you use the code: LAOCAS5. This Society code is applicable in addition to any other pre-sale discounts you may receive in advance or at the door. Please go to T.H.E. Show’s website noted below for your best deal on tickets, hotel rooms and information on events and exhibitors.

http://thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Included for our enjoyment is T.H.E. Society Lounge. The improved, special Hospitality Suite for all Society members. Relax, stretch your legs and enjoy the refreshments. Use the code to enter. Identify yourself and wear your Lifetime Badge.

Experience the camaraderie of networking with a large group of like minded audiophiles.

An incredible opportunity to experience locally THE high end audio trade show with an expanding exhibitor list featuring over 125 vendors. PLUS an expanded marketplace for vinyl and CDs, a new Headphonium™, High Res Audio demos, equipment demos, luxury car show, gourmet food trucks, a packed seminar and evening events schedule, AND MORE.

 

Daytime Seminar and Event Schedule

 

T.H.E. Show health and safety protocols are on the ticketing page Plan on following   current Covid-19 best practices.

FB: @thehomeentertainmentshow

IG: @thehomeentertainmentshow

Twitter: @onlyattheshow

 

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Message to the Society from T.H.E. Show!

“We are delighted to welcome LAOCAS members to T.H.E. Show, Costa Mesa 2023, this coming June 9-11 at the Hilton Orange County. With plenty of brands and exhibitors, a full marketplace, our new Headphonium™, as well a packed seminar and evening events schedule there will be plenty to experience. As always, we will have T.H.E. Lounge, our special room for society members, with refreshments to enjoy. Please visit our website at thehomeentertainmentshow.com to learn more.
We look forward to seeing all of you ”

 

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July

Super Summer Society Thirtieth Anniversary Event at Sunny Components!

Join us for a CELEBRATION EXTRAVAGANZA of epic proportions!

Experience the Peak Consult speaker debut in LA!

Witness the Mid Priced AudioQuest cable face off!

On Saturday, July 22nd, from 2-5 pm, the Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society will hold its monthly meeting at Sunny Components
Address: 1370 E. Cypress St, Covina, CA 917249  (Directions)
Website: http://sunnyaudiovideo.com/
Phone: 1-626-966-6259

Our host will be Sunil Merchant -audio component impresario.

Also in attendance will be Krista Haughey and Garth Powell from AudioQuest.

Enjoy the Complimentary Fresh Hot Food Taco Truck lunch. A Fabulous Feast featuring Shrimp, Chicken and Beef tacos, chips & salsa, guacamole, rice & beans plus fruit & veggie trays and a variety of refreshments.

Discover the Equipment Specials that will be Nutty Fantastic!

Listen to an original ZERO step master copper record from Brinkman.

Stay tuned for more details!

A fantastic raffle is planned for 4:30 which will include:

Technics SL1500C Semi Automatic turntable with Ortofon Red cartridge (retail $1300)

Technics SU-C700 Integrated Amplifier (retail $1699)

AudioQuest Black Beauty 1 meter interconnect cables (retail $795)

Plus personally selected CDs/SACDs and DVDs.

Free parking nearby. Guests, visitors and new members are invited.

The first Society Event at Sunnys was 2004! 19 years later and the Celebration continues!

Join the fun and don’t forget to wish Sunil a Happy Birthday!

Plan on following current Covid-19 best practices.

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Call in and book an appointment to get a focused demonstration for all products and purchase pick up.

Sunny Components features some of the finest products built in America & Europe, combined with the finest service and know how and expert setup from Electrical power to the finest Audio stands, electronics speakers turntables and streaming. They stock, install and configure Roon and MQA.

They are reference dealers for CH Precision, stocking and demonstrating both 1 and 10 series.

Wadax Reference DAC and Streamer on Demonstration,  Brinkmann Audio full line dealer, Vinnie Rossi Brama series, EMM Labs and Meitner audio, Bryston audio, Hegel Audio systems, Meridian Dacs,
Speakers, Amplifiers,  and streamers, The Living Voice Auditorium series loudspeakers. NAD & Bluesound, Technics Turntables, Amplifiers and speakers: Stenheim Loudspeakers, Bowers and Wilkins Reference 800 series stocking dealer, Vivid Audio, Aerial acoustics,
Audio stands by Harmonic Resolution Systems, Arya-Audio Revopod,  Target, Quadraspire.
Check out their website for more products at sunnyaudiovideo.com
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August

August 5

WORLD PREMIER EVENT

Woo Audio The Tube Mini Product Launch!

Exclusive Society Event!

Saturday, August 05, 2023, 2-5 pm: The Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society will hold its monthly event at The Source Audio/Video Design Group in Torrance

3035 Kashiwa St, Torrance, CA 90505

http://thesourceav.com

The Source AV is hosting a Woo Audio VIP Listening Event in conjunction with the Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society. 

The listening event will run from 12:00 to 6:00PM.

Woo Audio will launch The Tube Mini, a Portable USB Headphone Tube Amplifier and DAC at this VIP event! 

Meet Jack Wu and Michael Liang from Woo Audio!

The Source AV will also have the new WOO Audio product
in for review on their YouTube Channel before the launch. 

There will be top of the line headphones paired with Woo Audio’s latest amplifiers for you to try out. 

The Raffle Grand Prize is The Tube Mini! Retail value $499.00

Personally selected CDs/SACDs will also be part of a planned raffle held approx. 4:30pm.

An extraordinary lunch will be served at 2:15. Free parking is nearby. Guests, visitors, and new members are invited.

Plan on following current Covid-19 best practices.

 

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As they have many times before for The Society, our host, Jason Lord, will demonstrate top of the line equipment in spaces custom designed to maximize your musical and visual enjoyment.
The Source Audio Video strives to provide the best in all product assortments and services. From Personal Audio to Two Channel Audio, Home Theaters and Automation.
They provide high quality audio and video equipment in all price ranges and are a Premium HiFi Brand Dealer in Los Angeles for McIntosh Labs, Sonus faber, Audio Research Corporation, Focal, Bowers & Wilkins, ATC Speakers, Chord Electronics, Marantz, Denon, Sony, Sim Audio Moon, SAE Amplifiers, Woo Audio, Wisdom Audio, JL Audio, REL, and Crestron home automation systems to name a few!
They Master the Art of Designing your dreams! They bring the artist into your living room for a live performance and can create the movie experience that will embarrass the high end public theaters.
Together with you, your ears, your eyes and your budget, their specialists help you design your new Home cinema, your new Audio system or your new Headphone rig from some of the best headphone and personal audio manufacturers like Meze Audio, McIntosh, Audeze, Dan Clark Audio, Focal, Sennheiser, HEDD Audio, Astell & Kern, Woo Audio, ampsandsound, SPL, Final Audio, Chord Electronics, Head Amp, STAX, Empire Ears, Questyle, and Grado to name a few.
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September

 

CanJam Socal

September 30 – October 1

CanJam returns to Southern California for the 8th edition of CanJam SoCal! CanJam SoCal 2023 will once again take place at the beautiful Irvine Marriott in the heart of Orange County. Featuring the headphone audio industry’s leading brands, CanJam SoCal 2023 will showcase the latest products and innovations in headphones, in-ear monitors, and personal audio electronics in all price ranges. The Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society will have a booth in the foyer. Stop by and say hello.

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Plan on following   current Covid-19 best practices.

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October

Exclusive Premier Event

On Sunday, October 08, 2023 from 1-4 pm, the Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society will hold its monthly meeting at Common Wave HiFi
Address: 1451 E 4th St #106, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (Directions)
Website: commonwave.net
Phone: 1-213-277-4434

Our host Wesley Katzir and staff will present a variety of his best wares for your listening pleasure.

Premiering Moon by Simaudio brand new North Collection! An uncompromising new range of truly unparalleled hi-fi equipment featuring a Power Amp, Integrated Amp, Network Player/DAC, Network Player/Pre-Amp. Meet Todd Hurry from Moon.

Presenting Acora Acoustics full line of Speakers! Meet Isaac Markowitz from Acora.

Stay tuned for additional information.

Common Wave Hi-Fi is a unique venture in that it is both an audio showroom and social listening space. Located in downtown L.A., Common Wave also dedicated a portion of its space to function as a record shop along with holding events monthly music events and movie nights. It’s all about reaching out to the larger community interests, while including hi-fi into the mix. With forty-four true hi-fi brands in their stable of product lines,

A fantastic raffle is planned.

Stay tuned for more information on the raffle grand prizes!

Personally selected CDs/SACDs will also be part of a planned raffle held approx. 3:30pm.

An excellent lunch will be served at approx 1:15pm.

Parking is available and free. Guests, visitors, and members alike are invited. Space will be limited and demos will be scheduled throughout the day.  For any additional information visit www.laocas.com, or call President and CEO Allen Taylor (714) 299-1509.

Plan on following current Covid-19 best practices.

 

November

Exclusive Premier.

On November (date TBD), from 2-5 pm, the Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society will hold its monthly meeting at Sunny Components
Address: 1370 E. Cypress St, Covina, CA 917249  (Directions)
Website: http://sunnyaudiovideo.com/
Phone: 1-626-966-6259

Our host will be Sunil Merchant -audio component impresario.

Stay tuned for more details!

A raffle is planned and a delicious lunch will be served. Free parking nearby. Guests, visitors and new members are invited.

Plan on following current Covid-19 best practices.

December

30th Annual Society Gala

Sunday December 03, 2023

Time: 11:00 a.m. until we’re done!

At our 30th Annual Gala and Awards Banquet the LAOCAS will present the Founders Award, our highest honor, to William Low from AudioQuest!

Meet Innovation Award winner John Curl!

Meet Michael Fremer, Editor of The Tracking Angle and Distinguished Sr. Editor at The Absolute Sound!

Click the READ MORE button below to read the full press release

The Sixth Annual Audiophile Recordings of the Year Awards (ARIA), chaired by Dr. David Robinson,  and the Fouth Annual presentation of the Carolyn and George Counnas Innovation Award will be announced!  Of course, the President’s Award will be given to an outstanding member.

Join us at the Double Tree by Hilton Buena Park!      7000 Beach Blvd  Buena Park, CA 90620

Free Parking!

Plan on following current Covid-19 best practices.

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