31ST ANNUAL SOCIETY GALA AND AWARDS CEREMONY
GRAND RAFFLE
In Honor of Dan D'Agostino, Winner of the 31st Founders Award

Date: Sunday December 8, 2024
Time: 11 AM until weโ€™re done!
Location: Grand Ballroom, DoubleTree Inn by Hilton โ€“ Buena Park
Address: 7000 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620 (Directions)

Dress is Holiday Casual
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Dr. Mark Katz, Winner!

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Jason McDermott, Winner!

2024 GALA RAFFLE PRIZES: UPDATED – OVER $70,000โ€ฆ

IN AWESOME PRIZES!

Will accept cash or credit

Thank you to the following Manufacturers, Suppliers and Dealers for their generous support

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GRAND PRIZE

๐Ÿ‘‰Dโ€™Agostino Master Audio System Presents The Pendulum Integrated Amplifier!
World Premier design from Dโ€™Agostino Master Audio Systems. Flexible and powerful in the DMAS tradition, the Pendulum also includes a Bluetooth enabled remote control. At the heart of the Pendulum Integrated Amplifier lies the ingeniously re-engineered JFET input circuit topology, derived from the acclaimed Momentum C2 Preamplifier. The Pendulum Integrated Amplifier is equipped with a comprehensive suite of digital connections, ensuring seamless integration with modern audio sources and systems. Additionally, a moving-coil phono module accommodates turntable playback, catering to vinyl enthusiasts with exceptional performance. Highlighting its aesthetic appeal, the Pendulum Integrated Amplifier features an LCD display inspired by Swiss watch design, offering real-time updates on units status, functions, and metadata.
PENDULUM | Dan Dagostino amplifiers
dandagostino.com

$15,000

Thank you Dan Dโ€™Agostino

Founders Award winner and Bill McKiegan, President of DMAS

 

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๐Ÿ‘‰From Kubala-Sosna Audio comes

the incredible cutting edge

ELATION 1.0m RCA cables

May be used as a state of the art interconnects or phono cables

Thank you Joe Kubala

$6500

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GRADO Labs Aeon 3 Phono Cartridge

in honor of founder Joseph Gradoโ€™s 100 Birthday!

Hand made by John Grado for the Society.

$6000.

Thank you John Grado,ย winner of the Founders Award

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Parasound Presents:

  • Zphonoย ($149)
  • ZphonoXRMย ($249)
  • New Classic 200Preย ($499)

These are some of the finest starter phono stages on the market, offered directly through our website rather than through traditional dealers. We believe they are unmatched at their current price points.ย Additionally, weย willย donate a couple of our more advanced models from the HALO/JC lineup.

  • HINT6 Silverย ($3249) Integrated
  • JC3Jrย ($1499) Phono Stage
Thank you David Sheriff. $5600
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๐Ÿ‘‰ย Stereophile Magazine will send a new issueย forย all attendees!

Plus

ALL attendees will receive a new “Stereophile CD” worth $20

compliments of John Atkinson, winner of the Founders Award,

and Jim Austin. Thank you!

$5600

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All purest silver 1 meter Kimber Kable 1036 interconnects
with RCAs.ย 

The all silver KS 1036 utilizes all of the technologies found in the world renowned KS 1030 interconnect. Our more densely apportioned orthogonal geometry increases the mass of our Black Pearl silver conductors and ESD yarn within the constrained matrix. The resulting sound is full bodied, dynamic and articulate while remaining delicately detailed and sweet.

$4100

Thank you Ray Kimber, our most honored Society Member

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๐Ÿ‘‰Incredible New Zesto Audio Spirit

MM/MC Tube Phono Stage

Zesto Audioโ€™s latest creation

designed by George Counnas.

$3997.

Thank you George and Carolyn Counnas

winners of the Innovation Award

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๐Ÿ‘‰ Two Schiit Tyr Monobloc Amplifiers

Forget the technobabble and buzzword bingo for a sec.

Hereโ€™s what Tyr is: a monstrous, old-skool, crazy heavy,

over-the-top mono speaker amplifier.

It uses the best of todayโ€™s and yesterdayโ€™s technologies to create something totally uniqueโ€”and It has enough power to run almost anything.

Thank you, Denise Martin!

$3198
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๐Ÿ‘‰Six Acoustic Sounds LP Test Pressings
from AB&CD stampers.

Five are 45 two LP sets. All white jackets.

$3000

Thank you Chad Kassem, Acoustic Sounds

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๐Ÿ‘‰KirmussAudio

Adrenaline Speaker Cables

$2700

Thank you Dr. Kirmuss

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Brand new elegant KEF R3 META BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS
$2199
Thanks to Rene Castaneda
and
Jason Lord, The Source AV
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The SteinMusic H-Pro Acoustic Systemย 
ย 
  • Double the intensity:ย Enjoy twice the performance of the H2 system with adjustable settings tailored to your space.
  • Revolutionary sound optimization: The H-Pro enhances your listening experience by interacting directly with the air, providing a seamless, open soundstage.
  • Flexible for any room: Whether in small or large spaces, the H-Pro adapts effortlessly, creating a spacious, relaxed atmosphere.
  • Discreet integration: The sleek design blends perfectly into your environment, delivering exceptional sound withoutย  visual intrusion. Thank you Holger Stein
  • $2858

MORE OUTSTANDING PRIZESโ€ฆ

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๐Ÿ‘‰EAR CLASSIC PHONO STAGE in Deluxe Chrome with Volume Control. MM/MC.

May be used directly to run an amplifier.

Tim de Paraviciniโ€™s last design and masterpiece!

$2395

 

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๐Ÿ‘‰Gorgeous Fyne Audio F500SP Speakers in Walnut.

Handmade in Scotland with Tannoy designers now at Fyne Audio.

$2300

Thank you, Ken Davis and Kevin Deal

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๐Ÿ‘‰From The Absolute Sound,

copies of the latest issue for everyone.

$2000.

Thank you Robert Harley

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๐Ÿ‘‰Fromย Dan Clark Audio E3 Closed Planar Headphones.ย 

 

Dan Clark Audio’s 5th Generation Planar Driver in an all-new closed-back design.

Extraordinary

$1999.

Thank you Andy Regan and Dan Clark

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UIT Perfect Music Booster AC Power Cable (ACPMB-US-150) Quantity: 1

Fantastic Active 1.5 meter Power Cord that enhances any top component! Unique new technology that acts like a power conditioner.

Thank you Mitch Ko. $1885

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A New Cartridges from Hana/Japan. Hana S, Series MK. II

Hana S Series Mk II cartridges use a new tapered aluminum cantilever with higher rigidity, and effective mass reduction at stylus tip, resulting in enhanced clarity and music transfer from vinyl record to cartridge generator.ย The heavier Mk II cartridges offer betterย coupling with expanded compatibility to a wider range of tonearms, improvingย bass and

dynamics.ย The SL MK II generator, as found in the Umami Blue and ML, incorporates an Alnico magnet and cross-coil using high purity 30-micron copper wire with an 8ฮฉ impedance. This improves signal to noise, reduces moving mass for higher resolution and trackability, and optimizes performance for a broader range of phono stages.

ย $850.
Thank you Garth Lehrer, Musical Surroundings
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Audeze presents the MM500 Planar Headphones

for the mastering guru and audiophile.

State of the art definition. Designed and

donated by Dr. Drag Colich of Audeze.

$1695

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๐Ÿ‘‰Ultimate Ears, the worldโ€™s best IEMs,

donates,

the UE 18+ Pro custom deluxe IEMโ€™s,

With SIX DRIVERS PER EAR,

$1599.

Laser fitting included.

Thank you Jenine Civil

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๐Ÿ‘‰From AudioQuest, a Fantastic Raffle Prize the
PowerQuest 707 Power Conditioner!

Thank you William Low, the 30th Anniversary Founders Award Winner.

 

$1299.95

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๐Ÿ‘‰FROM Bill Schnee’s Personal Collection for the Gala Raffle!
Win an autographed copy of Bill’s book
โ€œChairman At The Boardโ€
Lincoln Mayorga and Distinguished Colleagues
(the first Sheffield D to D album) signed by Lincoln
Steely Dan UHQR (45 r.p.m.) albums Aja and Gaucho
(autographed by Bill)
Compliments of Chad Kassem, Acoustic Sounds
Thelma Houston and Pressure Cooker – Brand New!
(autographed by Bill)
James Newton Howard and Friends – Brand New!
(autographed by Bill)
The Sheffield Track Record – Brand New!
(autographed by Bill)
Est. Value: $1000
Thank you Bill Schnee, Winner of the 2024 Innovation Award.
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2 x Aesthetix ABCD2 Cartridge Demagnetizers

$175 each

Thank you Jim White

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Les Davis Audio’s 2 mm thick, 14-layer Soul Mat

which isolates an LP record while damping vibration. Your cartridge will deliver more information with clarity. Imported from Australia by Ocean Audio

Thank you Dennis Ashendorf

$259.90 retail

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๐Ÿ‘‰From Abey Fonn and Impex Records
a curated set of precious new LPs
for the musical audiophile collection!
Thank you Abey

$250

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Audiophileusa presents a group of special

Very Fine LPs for high-end audiophiles.

They stock 50,000 original LP’s to make your search easy!

$250

selected by Mark Hoover, Thanks Mark

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A wonderful selection of fantastic Reference Recordings

for pure audiophile enjoyment.

A selection of special out of print and other rarities.

$250

Thank you Marcia Martin and Keith Johnson

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An original and classy selection of Yarlung Releases

for the audiophile and music lover.

Yarlung is a unique non-profit recording producer

benefitting breakout performers of all types of music.

$200

Thank you Bob Attiyeh, winner of the Society Humanitarian Award.

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๐Ÿ‘‰Two special RSX adapters terminating any DIN plug with RCAs.

Now you can properly burn in your phono cables! Two winners.

Thank you Roger Skoff

$200

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A one-year PREMIUM subscription to Qobuz,

the premier streaming service for audiophiles!

Qobuz Studio Subscription

$129.99.

Thank you David Solomon

 

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A New LP from Patrick Leonard,
songwriter, producer, and keyboardist who has worked with many artists, including Madonna, Elton John, and Fleetwood Mac
Thank you Michael Fremer
$50

ยฉ 2018-2024 The Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society