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.

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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

To Be Announced

June

June 9-11

LA&OC Audio Society Enjoys T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Long Orange County in Costa Mesa

The Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society invites everyone to enjoy T.H.E. Show on June 10-12! 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 and information on events and exhibitors.

http://thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Please feel free to identify yourself or wear your Lifetime Badge and enjoy T.H.E. Show’s Hospitality Suite to which members are invited. Use the code to enter.

Enjoy to the max,

Bob Levi

Chairman, Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society

 

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

 

 

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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

July Event

To Be Announced

August

August 26

Saturday, August 26, 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.
Well-known speaker designer and Society member Andrew Jones will handle the meeting’s seminar component, covering his professional experience with several manufacturers over the years. Learn what to look for (and listen for) in purchasing your next set of speakers.

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.

September

 

CanJam Socal

September 30 – October 1

 

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October

On Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 2-5 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

November Event

To Be Announced

December

30th Annual Society Gala

Sunday December 3, 2022

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!

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

Plan on following   current Covid-19 best practices.

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