Phoenix, AZ

The next meeting of the AZ Audio Video Club will be this Tuesday the 24th, 7PM, at the Phoenix Airport Marriott, 1101 N. 44th St., Phoenix. For more information, contact Adam Goldfine at 602-524-3974.

Our guest speaker is Vincent Sanders of VRS Audio Solutions, and his subject will be computer-based audio-playback systems.

Among numerous topics, together with a detailed Q and A session, Vincent Sanders will discuss the following:

1. The benefits of computer audio playback, and why.
2. iTunes and convenience vs. ultra-fidelity audio playback.
3. Consumer playback software vs. Pro audio playback software.
4. The importance of CD ripping methodology.
5. Qualitative differences between USB, S/PDIF, and Fire wire connections.
6. Optimizing & Reconfiguring the digital platform.
7. Timing, timing, timing....the importance of clocking the digital signal.
8. Which GUI should I choose?
9. Pricing options for DACs and other computer audio hardware.

If you've ever thought about putting together a high-quality computer-based music playback system, or would like to enhance what you already have, this meeting is not to be missed.

As part of the presentation, members are invited to bring their favorite CD and hear a direct comparison of realtime playing vs. properly ripped music files.
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Hi - I'm a former NJ audiophile who just moved to Scottsdale, Az. I'm interested in meeting people of similar interest. Stan

Hi Stan. I'm the former Prez and current Sec'y/Treasurer. If you'll e-mail me at jeffreybehr(at)cox(dot)net, I'll forward the latest Newsletter. Our next meeting is 29 July, 7PM, at Esoteric in Scottsdale.
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“The best loudspeakers on earth. Period.”

Phoenix-area audiofiles, come hear the YG Acoustics Anat Reference II Studios Tuesday nite 24 February at the Arizona Audio Video Club's regular monthly meeting. It's happening at the Phoenix Airport Marriott, 1101 N 44th St. (just n. of Loop 202) starting at 7PM. Guests are welcome.

The speakers will be driven with Spectron Musician III Mk. 2 monoamps, driven by EMM Labs and Audio Research frontend equipment.

We'll have our usual assortment of refreshments, etc., so come at least for a chocolate-chip cooky.
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Wednesday, May 25th, 7-9? pm The Arizona Audio Video Club will have its meeting at LMC Home Entertainment, located at 15507 N. Scottsdale Road
Suite #A-135 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The meet is open to all members, their guest, and anyone else interested in audio and/or video. Parking is free, and we will hold a raffle with some really cool prizes! Mike Ware will be demonstrating some great gear of course and talking about his recent trip to the Munich High End show. You don't want to miss this!