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
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 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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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 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 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?
- Why does the EU LP from EAR sound different?
- 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?
- What was Roy Hendrickson’s process for restoring, editing, mixing, and outputting the final mix?
- Final analog mastering with Bernie Grundman
- 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.
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
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 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.
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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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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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
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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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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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.
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.
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!
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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.
