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Honestly, the only audio clubs I am familiar with are those in Norway. I would certainly entertain the idea of joining such a club if one presented itself.
<A href="http://www.stereophile.com/audiophilesocieties/">Audio clubs</a> have been doing well the last few years, with new ones appearing every so often. Would you attend an audio club get-together if there were one nearby? Why or why not?
My work is all about deadlines and hafta's, the stereo is there to counter all that. So, while I truly enjoy audio talk and would love to hear more systems, my attendance at a local club, if one ever materialized, might be sporadic.
I love music, and great gear, but get a bunch of guys like that together and ... well, that's the point. A bunch guys talking audio geek talk. That's not all that fun. A couple of friends going out to a club for live music and a drink? Great! Audio gear clubs remind me of math or physics clubs in high school.
We had a great club , The Western New York Audio Society, based in Buffalo NY. It thrived for several years but eventually disbanded for various reasons. I'd be happy to join a club in the area, should one exist. (jimdandy43@aol.com )
I might, but I have a haunting reservation that I can't seem to dismiss. My reservation is that a group of audiophiles assembled in a room may turn out to be as snobbish and obnoxious as as some of the high-end dealers that are portrayed in letters to the editor. If that were so, in some strange way, I would be adversely affected!
A very unpleasant and un-musical experience I don't ever want to repeat. Changing cables etc halfway through a track and not playing an entire track all evening is my idea of hell. The all male assembly was off-putting as well. No wonder audiophiles are regarded as somewhat mad.
Apparently there is one in Dallas but going there would take time otherwise spent listening to music, skydiving, walking Mack, playing low-stakes poker, cooking, tasting wine, working, or sleeping. Hmmm, less working... I have no time for it and little-to-no interest. None of my friends cares for audiophilia and they are my friends.
Yes. It would be a great way to hear other people's ideas about what sounds good. There are DIY people, budget tweak people, and people with money to burn. The tough thing would be to find a group with a decent blend of audio experience.
Many years ago I attended one once in the S.F. Bay area. Some (many, most?) of the members were so busy being snotty and arrogant they forgot to notice that there were some (many) people there for the first time. No effort was expended to give the newcomers a sense of welcome. Yes, maybe I would attend a club meeting again ... it has been many, many years since that one event.