Post by deano1974 on May 7, 2021 20:54:00 GMT 12
A few of you have asked recently about AAS, I recently contacted AAS admin and asked for a couple of guys from this forum to be added to the email list, as of now this still hasn't happened, and for me this really is the final straw I have recently cancelled my membership with the club! For reasons that may be apparent to other members here and those that have attend the club, I won't spill all the details, but I will say, I and others felt it wasnt really an hifi club anymore, but more of a club dominated by certain individuals with their own agenda. I feel that a hifi club should be about the people and the music, and the hifi equipment is only really a tool for achieving the perfect reproduction, don't get me wrong, I eat, sleep and dream off sexy components lol So after speakering to alot to audio and music enthusiasts, and importers we have decided to put a hifi club event together, it wil be held once a month and will showcase products from importers and retailers, The idea is to also hold launch events for new products I have yet to speak to the other audio retailers but we are happy for them to showcase their products at the club to. After all its about the people and the music, Once the Facebook page is up and running we will hold votes for the equipment that people want to hear, as well as technical blogs, second hand hifi for sale etc etc Here is the link for the club, please note its not finished hence why it won't appear on Google search until we are happy to launch to the public, and yes we know there a few spelling mistakes and font issues but it's close www.aucklandhificlub.com/Bringing people and music together Deano
Manager & Product specialist at Rapallo AV & HI-FI
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Post by michaelw on May 8, 2021 16:31:13 GMT 12
Good luck Deano ! The last time audio distributors got together was back in the 90s when Mike Jones organised hi-fi shows. 
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Post by deano1974 on May 8, 2021 16:32:10 GMT 12
Good luck Deano ! The last time audio distributors got together was back in the 90s when Mike Jones organised hi-fi shows. Thanks fella, much appreciated
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Post by Citroen on May 8, 2021 16:48:23 GMT 12
Good on you for starting this club.
I hope its a great success. The hurdle will be overcoming the perception that its a retailer outlet.
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Post by deano1974 on May 8, 2021 16:50:55 GMT 12
Good on you for starting this club. I hope its a great success. The hurdle will be overcoming the perception that its a retailer outlet. Agreed, that's why we want, old components nights and DIY, it has to be neutral Thanks for the kind words Cheers Deano
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Post by Citroen on May 9, 2021 17:39:09 GMT 12
This schedule rules me out, as I'm asleep by 9 pm on a working week night!  
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Post by deano1974 on May 9, 2021 17:40:12 GMT 12
This schedule rules me out, as I'm asleep by 9 pm on a working week night! That's OK, we will have a milk and cookie for you lol 😂
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Post by RdM on May 9, 2021 18:44:14 GMT 12
What happened to the beer and nibbles?
Or am I looking at the wrong event? ;=})
I'm a night owl.
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Post by deano1974 on May 9, 2021 18:45:44 GMT 12
You can bring what ever you want, milk cookies beers lol
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Post by RdM on May 9, 2021 18:47:57 GMT 12
OK fair enough! ;-})
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Post by Citroen on May 9, 2021 18:49:02 GMT 12
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Post by deano1974 on May 9, 2021 18:53:16 GMT 12
Upto the members to bring along your favorites, everyone has their own tastes, Don't want to dominate with a particular genre, also by everyone bringing their own, people get to hear new artists and tracks
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Post by aperfectcircle on May 18, 2021 21:37:18 GMT 12
May I cheekily put forward a suggestion… what about the odd hosted, in-home gathering with music, beer and BBQ?
Could be once a quarter, someone offers up to host, those interested put in some coin towards food, drink, transport? People can bring music or components to test out with the host’s system.
I would be more than happy to host one time. Could be a good opportunity to shift host responsibility around, listen to others systems etc.
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Post by deano1974 on May 18, 2021 21:38:45 GMT 12
Sure I'm in, sounds fun
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Post by aperfectcircle on May 18, 2021 21:38:48 GMT 12
To add, I’d be more than happy when hosting for Deano to bring along a Luxman amp as demo… hopefully he won’t notice the bricks in the box when he packs it into the car 🤣
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Post by peter0c on May 18, 2021 22:38:22 GMT 12
I'm more interested in listening to thoughtfully put together systems than listening to single and most often new components with what (whatever is too strong) is to hand. Then, talking about it. Remember the old chestnut about a crowd guessing the weight of an ox (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wisdom_of_Crowds)in which the median opinion was the most accurate? Not forgetting enjoying the music. And wine.
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Post by deano1974 on May 24, 2021 17:23:21 GMT 12
Hi Guys Venue is confirmed, please check out the website www.aucklandhificlub.com/Cheers Deano
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Post by raveydave on May 24, 2021 19:12:20 GMT 12
‘Loung’ is a bit like ‘Danc’...
It’s just not the same without an ‘e’! 😋
(But looks like a seriously awesome evening & gear line-up! Well done Deano!)
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Post by RdM on May 24, 2021 19:16:07 GMT 12
There's a typo on the website;- scroll down to the venue details. It should be The Lounge Room - not The Loung Room.
(Actually the typeface is so tight I had to peer to make sure there were spaces between words, too. But there are. ;=}) )
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Post by Citroen on May 24, 2021 19:22:15 GMT 12
It’s just not the same without an ‘e’! 😋 This site neither condones or prohibits the use of "e", C₁₁H₁₅NO₂ or any of its analogues.
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Post by raveydave on May 24, 2021 20:44:44 GMT 12
This site neither condones or prohibits the use of "e", C₁₁H₁₅NO₂ or any of its analogues. I thought everyone here loves teh analogs, almost as much as digitals. 🤪
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Post by stereonerd on May 24, 2021 22:04:38 GMT 12
That's odd, I can't seem to "like" the Auckland Hifi Club Facebook page. There is no 'Like' tab that I can see. Does this mean I'm a boomer?
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Post by deano1974 on May 25, 2021 8:54:02 GMT 12
Thanks for the heads up, issue's will be resolved shortly
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Post by deano1974 on May 25, 2021 9:49:20 GMT 12
That's odd, I can't seem to "like" the Auckland Hifi Club Facebook page. There is no 'Like' tab that I can see. Does this mean I'm a boomer? Facebook has removed the like button from public pages instead you can select follow Deano
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Post by deano1974 on May 25, 2021 9:49:39 GMT 12
There's a typo on the website;- scroll down to the venue details. It should be The Lounge Room - not The Loung Room.
(Actually the typeface is so tight I had to peer to make sure there were spaces between words, too. But there are. ;=}) )
Typo fixed
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Post by deano1974 on May 31, 2021 19:58:15 GMT 12
Hi Guys Just a reminder for this Thursday's launch, doors open at 6.30pm all are welcome Please bring your favorite silver discs Cheers Deano www.aucklandhificlub.com
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Post by deano1974 on Jun 4, 2021 9:59:57 GMT 12
Hi Guys What a fantastic evening, we had a full house 35 people enjoyed the epic sound from a fantastic system, components as below along with the full track listing of what was played, Thank you to all who attended, and a special thanks to Paul & Joy (PQ Imports) for the loan of the ProAc Speakers and the phenomenal REL Subwoofer and to Mike Wildash for the Loan of the Luxman D10x Luxman L-590AX MKII Class A Amplifier Luxman D-10X SACD/CD Player ProAc K6R Signature Speakers AudioQuest Rocket Speaker cables AudioQuest Water XLR Interconnects IsoTek Aquarius Power Conditioner REL Carbon Special Subwoofer Artist - Track O-Zone Percussion Group - Jazz Variants Andrea Bocelli - Besame Mucho Katya - Scherzo No.2 In B-Flat Minor, Op.31 Cheryl Bentyn - Killing Me Softly With His Song Leon Bridges - Bad Bad News Donald Gramm & English Chamber Orchestra & Richard Bonynge - Madamina, II Catalogo E Questro Session 9 - Ridee Aaron Neville - Fells Like Rain Garbage - Even Though Our Love Is Doomed Bettye LaVette - Nights In White Satin Roni Size & Reprazent - Heroes Robbie Robertson - Ancestor Song Emerson & Lake & Palmer - From The Beginning Robert Plant - Another Tribe Charlie Byrd - Old Hymn International Observer - Indicator Dub O-Zone Percussion Group - Jazz Variants    
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Post by michaelw on Jun 4, 2021 10:46:35 GMT 12
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Post by Citroen on Jun 19, 2021 17:53:11 GMT 12
"Good Afternoon Ladies & Gentlemen
We are proud to announce the 2nd session of the Auckland Hi-Fi Club, Thursday 1st July, please refer to our website for the program details and also the address for the event. Also if you so inclined please grab a cool piece of kit from our merchandise, remember all proceeds help go towards the rental cost of the venue, it's a great looking merch and it also helps us spread the word about the club out there in the big wide world.
Last month was epic with over 30 people attending the night was excellent with so many different genres of music being heard.
Please remember, we always want to hear your selections, so don't be shy in requesting what you want to hear, it's never too strange or bizarre, we all have our own guilty pleasures lol and we love new music it expands all our horizons,
So until Thursday the 1st, ciao for now, and keep spinning whatever format you love
Album of the month
Melody Gardot – Sunset in the Blue
(Decca Recordings)
On Sunset in the Blue, Gardot is in torrid torch-song mode with nine of her most swoonsome performances detailing passion and desire cushioned by the strings of the Royal Philharmonic. For one song, From Paris with Love, she uses musicians auditioned during lockdown beaming in their parts from around the world, A beautiful recorded album - Track 1 is a favorite
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Deano & Bensan
Auckland Hi-Fi Club
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Post by deano1974 on Jun 19, 2021 18:14:50 GMT 12
"Good Afternoon Ladies & Gentlemen We are proud to announce the 2nd session of the Auckland Hi-Fi Club, Thursday 1st July, please refer to our website for the program details and also the address for the event. Also if you so inclined please grab a cool piece of kit from our merchandise, remember all proceeds help go towards the rental cost of the venue, it's a great looking merch and it also helps us spread the word about the club out there in the big wide world. Last month was epic with over 30 people attending the night was excellent with so many different genres of music being heard. Please remember, we always want to hear your selections, so don't be shy in requesting what you want to hear, it's never too strange or bizarre, we all have our own guilty pleasures lol and we love new music it expands all our horizons, So until Thursday the 1st, ciao for now, and keep spinning whatever format you love Album of the month Melody Gardot – Sunset in the Blue (Decca Recordings) On Sunset in the Blue, Gardot is in torrid torch-song mode with nine of her most swoonsome performances detailing passion and desire cushioned by the strings of the Royal Philharmonic. For one song, From Paris with Love, she uses musicians auditioned during lockdown beaming in their parts from around the world, A beautiful recorded album - Track 1 is a favorite image.png Deano & Bensan Auckland Hi-Fi Club Follow us on Facebook" Thank you, was going to post that tonight, Cheers Deano
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