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Announcing the 2014 SoCal Head-Fi meet on March 22, 2014 at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA!
Saturday, March 22, 2014
9am to 5pm (Vendor and Member table setup begins at 8am, and needs to be completed by 6pm)
Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Please reply to this thread if you plan on attending. Include a list of equipment that you plan on bringing. The next post in this thread includes the current attendee/vendor/gear list. If you are planning to come and your name is not on the list, please let me know via PM or post in the thread.
Registration
We're expecting a very large turnout on Saturday. For Head-Fier's that are "lurking" or for Guests that don't yet have Head-Fi profiles set up, please register for the event so we have as accurate a headcount as possible. Last July, we had close to 50 walk-ins! Please visit http://tinyurl.com/LASoCal2014 to complete the online registration form up until March 21. There are 2 options for payment, one via Paypal and the other Cash at Door. Paypal payments can be made until Friday March 21 only!
$20 Paypal (available until Friday, March 21)
or
$20 Cash at Door
Name badges will be issued at the registration desk and must be worn at all times during the meet.
Raffle
We have an AMAZING raffle planned, including:
Audeze LCDD-2
Sennheiser Red Bull Momentum
Apogee One for Ipad & Mac
FiiO X5
Darin Fong Audio Software
PlusSound Silver Cable Set
WyWires $1000 Gift Certificate
NuForce HA-200 Class A Headphone Amp
Light Harmonic Lightspeed USB Cable
Ultimate Ears UE900
Pendulumic Stance 1 Wireless Headphone
Mr Speakers Mad Dog Pro
And a secret Noble Audio Product!
BUY/SELL Corner
We will set up an easel pad and markers at the Registration Desk Area where items can be listed along with their location within the meet.
Parking
Hotel self parking will be discounted at $10 for the day for attendees. Street parking and other self parking options may be available.
Vendors
Our vendor list is now complete. Full details in post #2.
Facilities and Power
The event will be held on the second floor of the hotel. If you are bringing gear, please remember to bring power strips and extension cords.
Meet Rules
- Please treat fellow head-fiers, vendors, and their gear with the utmost care and respect.
- Do not unplug headphones without asking permission from the owners first.
- Do not turn anything on or off without asking permission first.
- Do not move anyone's gear from their established area without asking permission.
- Absolutely no food and drink will be allowed near any equipment including your own. There is ample space within the hotel, as well as Starbucks/bar/restaurant for food and drink.
- Please have courtesy and ensure that your hands are CLEAN before handling other’s equipment.
- Be mindful of the time you are spending listening to vendors and others’ gear especially if there are others waiting in line.
- Be mindful of personal hygiene. DO NOT use hair gel or other product that may damage or stain a headband or earpads.
DO NOT wear hair gel or any cosmetic product that may damage or stain a headband or earpads. - Please use common sense! To repeat the most important rule: treat fellow head-fiers, vendors, and their gear with the utmost care and respect.
Setup and Breakdown
Setup starts at 8am. Meet starts at 9am. Breakdown starts at 5:00pm.
LOADING/UNLOADING INFORMATION
If you are sending in equipment from out of town, please contact the hotel directly to make arrangements for handling and processing. Attendees bringing gear will be able to unload at the hotel entrance, our event is located on the second floor.
Travel
The hotel is ideally situated in close proximity to John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County. There is also a footbridge directly into South Coast Plaza.
http://www.westinsouthcoastplaza.com/
Hotel Discounts
Check the travel sites (expedia.com, etc) as well as the Westin's own site for most current hotel pricing.
