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June 2019

Roger Modjeski Event

  June 23 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come join us to hear Roger Modjeski speak about the history of tubes, the current application of tubes and his new Futterman amplifier at The Shops at Hilltop in Richmond. 

Roger is the founder of Music Reference and RAM tubes.   He has designed and built reference quality phono stages (RM-4), preamps (RM-5) and the highly-acclaimed RM-10 and RM-200.  RAM tubes are tested and graded using a proprietary tube testing computer developed by Roger providing a very low noise tube.

So please come listen and learn from one of the great amplifier designers of our time.

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System-Hop in The South Bay

  June 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Please join us for the second member system hop this year.  This event will take place in the south bay this time from Joe’s house in Soquel, to Grant’s house near Santa Cruz, wrapping up at Phil’s house in San Jose.  This is a FREE Event for members only.  No guests please due to limited numbers of attendees.  The timing for this event is listed below with some overlaps included.  Address of locations will be provided to the members after sign-ups are completed.Joe’s house, Soquel: 10:00 – 1:00Grant’s house, Santa Cruz: 12:00 –  3:00Phil’s house, San Jose: 2:00 – 5:00

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July 2019

Dutch & Dutch 8c All-In-One Speaker

  July 13 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Please join us for an amazing event to hear the Dutch & Dutch all-in-one (high-end DAC, amps, subwoofers and DSP) speaker at the Shops at Hilltop on July 13.  This event may cause you to reconsider your all separates music system!

From the Dutch and Dutch website:

Completely accurate music reproduction requires more than a thoroughly optimized speaker. It requires a speaker that works together with the acoustics of the listening room.  The 8c is more than just a loudspeaker.

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The Shops at Hilltop, 2200 Hilltop Mall Road
Richmond, CA 94806 United States + Google Map

SFAS 5-Year Anniversary Celebration

  July 27 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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August 2019

Headphone Event

  August 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come join us at our first ever headphone event.  We’ll be setting up a number of headphone listening stations throughout the conference room at Hilltop.  This event will not only provide the participants with an opportunity to listen to some great new gear, but we also encourage you to bring your own gear to share and compare.  Are you interested in hearing a Parasound headphone amplifier with your headphones or a pair of Audeze headphones with your headphone amp? 

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The Shops at Hilltop, 2200 Hilltop Mall Road
Richmond, CA 94806 United States + Google Map

SFAS System Sunday Event, Marin, August 11, Session 1

  August 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

A BIG System Sunday on August 11th in Marin county. Join us in San Rafael at my friend Rocco’s beautiful home as we play a bunch of reference recordings from his collection and mine.This will be a very enjoyable afternoon. Seats are very limited, so don’t wait ~  Alón

                              

There will be three one hour sessions, starting at 1:00pm. We can only take a handful of members at a time, so don’t wait to claim your spot!

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SFAS System Sunday Event, Marin, August 11, Session 2

  August 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A BIG System Sunday on August 11th in Marin county. Join us in San Rafael at my friend Rocco’s beautiful home as we play a bunch of reference recordings from his collection and mine.This will be a very enjoyable afternoon. Seats are very limited, so don’t wait ~  Alón

                              

There will be three one hour sessions, starting at 1:00pm. We can only take a handful of members at a time, so don’t wait to claim your spot!

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SFAS System Sunday Event, Marin, August 11, Session 3

  August 11 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A BIG System Sunday on August 11th in Marin county. Join us in San Rafael at my friend Rocco’s beautiful home as we play a bunch of reference recordings from his collection and mine.This will be a very enjoyable afternoon. Seats are very limited, so don’t wait ~  Alón

                              

There will be three one hour sessions, starting at 1:00pm. We can only take a handful of members at a time, so don’t wait to claim your spot!

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September 2019

Michael Fremer Returns!

  September 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Don’t wait to sign up for a presentation by Michael Fremer. The location will be at the 2nd floor Conference Room in The Shops at Hilltop, September 28 from 1:00 to 4:00.
We’re sure most of you are very familiar with Michael’s work with all things analog through his reviews in Stereophile and Michael’s website: Analog Planet. While the topic(s) of the upcoming presentation is still being considered, those of you who have been lucky enough to attend one or more of Michael’s prior SFAS presentations know that he never disappoints in delivering an intelligent and truthful discourse interspersed with Michael’s own brand of humor.
Keep an eye out for additional information regarding this not to be missed event in future SFAS communications.

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November 2019

Richie Unterberger Covers Early Pink Floyd

  November 2 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

We’re very pleased to announce the return of Richie Unterberger, Rock and Roll historian, author and reviewer.  We had such a positive response from Richie’s David Bowie presentation, we knew we needed to bring him back for an encore.  This time Richie will be covering early Pink Floyd (one of my favorite bands!). Richie will tell the story of Barrett and Pink Floyd’s early psychedelic era with video clips, uncommon early Floyd recordings, and pictures.  He’ll talk about Syd Barrett,

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The Shops at Hilltop, 2200 Hilltop Mall Road
Richmond, CA 94806 United States + Google Map
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