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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July Event
To Be Announced
August 5
WORLD PREMIER EVENT
Stay tuned for more information!
Saturday, August 05, 2023, 2-5 pm: The Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society will hold its monthly meeting at The Source Audio/Video Design Group in Torrance (3035 Kashiwa St, Torrance, CA 90505).
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.
Listen to McIntosh, Audio Research, Michi, Sonus Faber, B&W, Focal, Moon by SimAudio, Naim, Marantz, Denon, JL Audio, ATC , HEDD Audio, Wisdom Audio, SAE, Rotel, Sony, Grado, Sennheiser, Audeze, Dan Clark Audio, Headamp, Woo Audio, Empire Ear, Ultimate Ear, Meze and other fine examples of high-end equipment that will allow those attending to make comparisons and/or just enjoy the music.
Personally selected CDs/SACDs will be part of a planned raffle and an extraordinary lunch will be served. Free parking is nearby. Guests, visitors, and new members are invited. For more information visit www.laocas.com or call LAOCAS President Allen Taylor at 1-714-299-150
Plan on following current Covid-19 best practices.
On Sunday, October 15, 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.
A raffle is planned and an excellent lunch will be served. 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 Event
To Be Announced
30th Annual Society Gala
Sunday December 03, 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m. until we’re done!
At our 30th Annual Gala, the LAOCAS will present with the Founders Award, our highest honor!
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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
Plan on following current Covid-19 best practices.
