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AS THE MEET HAS NOW BEEN HELD WE ARE CLOSING THIS THREAD AND ASK PARTICIPANTS TO POST THEIR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS AND PHOTOS ON THE IMPRESSIONS THREAD TO BE FOUND HERE -
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/was...d-fi-meet-may-18-2019-gaithersburg-md.903468/
A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT CAME AND ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO HELPED FUND THE COSTS, BROUGHT GEAR SO THAT WE COULD EXPERIENCE THE VERY BEST IN AUDIO AND THEN FREELY OFFERED THEIR KNOWLEDGEABLE OPINIONS AND PERSPECTIVES!
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Washington, DC./Maryland/Virginia Head-Fi Member Meet - Gaithersburg, MD
Saturday, May 18, 2019 - 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., optional happy hour and dinner follows
UPDATED LOCATION AND TIMES TO ACCOMMODATE THE EXPECTED TURNOUT!
Come join Washington DC/Maryland/Virginia members of HeadFi.org and local headphone and audio enthusiasts for an afternoon of auditioning and friendly conversation.
This event is open to all who have an interest in headphone and portable audio. No equipment is required but, as always, participants are welcome and encouraged to bring their sources, headphones, amps, DACs, and other accessories to demo and to try out in some unique combinations. Bring and demo your home-engineered equipment as well!
The auditioning session will feature not only our own members' gear but quite a few new and improved products that are being presented by audiophile product manufacturers -
IFi Audio has sent us a selection of their portable X Series, including the xCAN balanced headphone amp and an xDSD Bluetooth/USB DAC, along with the popular micro iDSD DAC Headamp - https://ifi-audio.com
Will and Nicholas will be demoing Linear Tube Audio's MZ3 headphone amp and a Z10e electrostatic headphone amp, so bring your electrostatic headphones - https://www.lineartubeaudio.com
20/20 Evolution Systems will demo the brand new Conrad Johnson HVA1 headphone amp - https://conradjohnson.com/
AGPtek will be demoing their popular portable digital audio players including the audiophile H3 and newly updated ROCKER with Rockbox compatibility.
Let us know what gear you are bringing by posting in the thread comments below!
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After the meet, participants are invited to join us for a happy hour and dinner at a local restaurant - Thai Tanium in the Kentlands.
We encourage you to RSVP so that we have a better idea of how many will be coming.
You can RSVP at this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/head-fiorg-audiophile-meet-free-tickets-59605916902
Here are the details…
UPDATED Location:
Kentlands Clubhouse
485 Tschiffely Square Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
The Kentlands Clubhouse is wheelchair accessible and has male and female restrooms that are also wheelchair accessible. The building is smoke-free, please dispose of any trash you might have in the provided bins. While we will have a number of really comfortable chairs and sofas available for attendees, this is a standing event where you will want to move around the meeting room to experience all of the equipment on display.
UPDATED Directions:
KENTLANDS CLUBHOUSE – 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/485+Tschiffely+Square+Rd,+Gaithersburg,+MD+20878
https://wego.here.com/directions/mix//485-Tschiffely-Square-Rd,-Gaithersburg,-MD-20878,-USA
Parking: Plenty of free street parking is available in the immediate area, please don't park in any spot that has Reserved signage - those spots are for residents only and you might be ticketed/towed if you park there.
Internet Access: Free wireless Internet access is available. Speed should be sufficient for everyone's moderate/email use but not for multiple concurrent streaming video applications.
Electricity: Twelve (12) double outlets are available in the meeting room itself. If you are bringing A/C powered devices, please bring your own power strips.
Tables and Chairs: The room is stocked with a number of heavy load bearing tables and we expect to also have two - four heavy duty 8-foot folding tables and 30 folding wooden chairs. If you have heavier or bulkier equipment consider that the coffee tables will have the most comfortable lounge seating.
UPDATED Event Schedule:
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Equipment setup. Bring your favorite audio devices to display and to offer attendees a chance to try out with their own headphones! If you need A/C power, please bring your own power strips!
You can park for a few minutes in front of the Clubhouse entrance to unload equipment but once equipment is unloaded, please park in either the parking lot or in one of the many street parking spots in the neighborhood.
1:30 - 4:30 p.m - Opening remarks, self-introduction of attendees (you are encouraged to describe the equipment you brought to the meet!) Open listening sessions, walk around, chat and try out the available equipment.
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Pack up your equipment and help us clean the meeting space. Please keep in mind that we have a hard stop at 5:00 p.m.
After Event Happy Hour and Dinner (at your own cost): 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Thai Tanium Restaurant, 657 Center Point Way (Kentlands Market Square, next to movie theater,) Gaithersburg, MD 20878
http://www.thaitaniumrestaurant.com
Don't forget to RSVP with a thread comment below AND at Eventbrite so that we know you are coming!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/head-fiorg-audiophile-meet-free-tickets-59605916902
As the meet is now finished, we welcome your follow-up comments and suggestions on the Impressions thread here -
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/was...d-fi-meet-may-18-2019-gaithersburg-md.903468/
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can we do a meetup before then? why so far ahead?