Sydney Audio Club Meeting - August 2022

Pitt & Giblin Speakers. Jack Pitt and Ross Giblin from Pitt and Giblin speakers (Hobart) will be presenting their Pitt and Giblin speakers. https://www.pittandgiblin.com.au
Dear members and friends of Sydney Audio Club,
The next meeting of Sydney Audio Club will be on Sunday 14th August with a unique and exclusive chance to audition the Pitt & Giblin Superwax speakers. As they are a small batch manufacturer who sell direct to the customer, this will be your only chance to hear these remarkable speakers in Sydney.
The Covid-Safe Rules as set down by the Epping Creative Centre have been changed so that there is now no restriction on vaccination status before entry. It is still a requirement that you sign in the Visitor’s Book and notify me if you contract COVID within the week following the meeting. Wearing a mask is not mandated but with the increase in COVID numbers it is recommended.
Jack Pitt and Ross Giblin from Hobart have developed these amazing active speakers and are bringing them to Sydney not only for you to hear but also a special opportunity to ‘meet the makers’ in our TechTalk session ‘The Design and Development of Pitt & Giblin Superwax speakers’. Please arrive around 12.15 pm for this unique interactive discussion. Please note that to avoid disruption the usual door will be closed and the entrance door will be down the hall near the kitchen. If you happen to be late just quietly slide into a seat and join the discussion. As our club is based on mutual respect, especially in these open presentations, let us remain respectful towards one another’s views and opinions.
There will be a break from 1.30 pm – 2 pm to grab a bite and a drink before the meeting starts at 2 pm. There will be another break for afternoon tea around 3.15 pm or so.
Guests are welcome – we are a very friendly club so you don't need to know anyone to join us for an afternoon of fine music and sound.
The Superwax speakers feature a visually stunning bronze waveguide (the product of a PhD Thesis) sitting on top three drivers in a handcrafted cabinet delivering a musically detailed, full and rich sound experience.
Details of the system:
Speakers: Pitt & Giblin Superwax
A constant directivity waveguide has been specifically matched to a 1” exit compression driver to provide uniform high frequency dispersion, resulting in unparalleled acoustic performance. This piece is cast from bronze and hand finished to a soft, smooth lustre.
Dual 15” neodymium woofers provide exceptional bass performance and are accompanied by a 10” midrange driver - both mounted inside of a Blackbutt veneered birch cabinet.
All three bands are driven by cutting edge Hypex NCore amplification.
More details at the website https://www.pittandgiblin.com.au
Front end: Streaming services and the Reavon UBR-X200 UHD Universal Blu-Ray Player. This unit was recently purchased by our club with the generous assistance of Len Wallis Audio.
https://reavon.com/bluray-player-ubr-x200/
https://lenwallisaudio.com
After the tea break, the second half of the music sessions will be our popular BYO. Members and guests are welcome to offer music to share with us all. So, bring along your favourite music on CD, SACD, USB thumb/flash drives or your favourite track on the streaming service. All we ask is that the music and recordings be interesting.
We'll ask you to tell us a little about the artist/recording before it is played. Tracks over 6 minutes will be faded out, to give everyone a fair go.
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran, you will have the opportunity to listen, learn and share your experiences with others.
Feel free to come and hear the capabilities of the system, or to just share the experience with like-minded music lovers in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
*** IMPORTANT ***
Please note the current COVID rules for the Epping Creative Centre:
Sign the Visitor’s Book on entry, either on the member’s page or if you are a guest, please add your contact details for follow up if required.
You are not required to wear a mask but with the recent increase in COVID numbers it is recommended.
You may use the kitchen during the break and tea, coffee, sugar in individual sachets and fruit juice will be provided. Please bring your own individual snack if you wish to eat something.
Venue: Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park
Address: 26 Stanley Road, Epping
When: Sunday 14th August 2022
Doors open to members and friends from 12.15pm for the TechTalk discussion starting at 12.30 pm featuring Jack Pitt and Ross Giblin on the topic ‘The Design and Development of Pitt & Giblin Superwax speakers’. If you are late, please use the side door down the hall and just quietly slide into a seat and join the discussion.
From 1.30 to 2 pm there will be a break to meet and chat with members and maybe grab a bite to eat. (Please bring your own snack – tea, coffee and fruit juice provided)
The meeting starts at 2 pm and finishes at 5 pm.
Hope to see you there.
John McEvoy
Club President
Sydney Audio Club Inc.
Dear members and friends of Sydney Audio Club,
The next meeting of Sydney Audio Club will be on Sunday 14th August with a unique and exclusive chance to audition the Pitt & Giblin Superwax speakers. As they are a small batch manufacturer who sell direct to the customer, this will be your only chance to hear these remarkable speakers in Sydney.
The Covid-Safe Rules as set down by the Epping Creative Centre have been changed so that there is now no restriction on vaccination status before entry. It is still a requirement that you sign in the Visitor’s Book and notify me if you contract COVID within the week following the meeting. Wearing a mask is not mandated but with the increase in COVID numbers it is recommended.
Jack Pitt and Ross Giblin from Hobart have developed these amazing active speakers and are bringing them to Sydney not only for you to hear but also a special opportunity to ‘meet the makers’ in our TechTalk session ‘The Design and Development of Pitt & Giblin Superwax speakers’. Please arrive around 12.15 pm for this unique interactive discussion. Please note that to avoid disruption the usual door will be closed and the entrance door will be down the hall near the kitchen. If you happen to be late just quietly slide into a seat and join the discussion. As our club is based on mutual respect, especially in these open presentations, let us remain respectful towards one another’s views and opinions.
There will be a break from 1.30 pm – 2 pm to grab a bite and a drink before the meeting starts at 2 pm. There will be another break for afternoon tea around 3.15 pm or so.
Guests are welcome – we are a very friendly club so you don't need to know anyone to join us for an afternoon of fine music and sound.
The Superwax speakers feature a visually stunning bronze waveguide (the product of a PhD Thesis) sitting on top three drivers in a handcrafted cabinet delivering a musically detailed, full and rich sound experience.
Details of the system:
Speakers: Pitt & Giblin Superwax
A constant directivity waveguide has been specifically matched to a 1” exit compression driver to provide uniform high frequency dispersion, resulting in unparalleled acoustic performance. This piece is cast from bronze and hand finished to a soft, smooth lustre.
Dual 15” neodymium woofers provide exceptional bass performance and are accompanied by a 10” midrange driver - both mounted inside of a Blackbutt veneered birch cabinet.
All three bands are driven by cutting edge Hypex NCore amplification.
More details at the website https://www.pittandgiblin.com.au
Front end: Streaming services and the Reavon UBR-X200 UHD Universal Blu-Ray Player. This unit was recently purchased by our club with the generous assistance of Len Wallis Audio.
https://reavon.com/bluray-player-ubr-x200/
https://lenwallisaudio.com
After the tea break, the second half of the music sessions will be our popular BYO. Members and guests are welcome to offer music to share with us all. So, bring along your favourite music on CD, SACD, USB thumb/flash drives or your favourite track on the streaming service. All we ask is that the music and recordings be interesting.
We'll ask you to tell us a little about the artist/recording before it is played. Tracks over 6 minutes will be faded out, to give everyone a fair go.
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran, you will have the opportunity to listen, learn and share your experiences with others.
Feel free to come and hear the capabilities of the system, or to just share the experience with like-minded music lovers in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
*** IMPORTANT ***
Please note the current COVID rules for the Epping Creative Centre:
Sign the Visitor’s Book on entry, either on the member’s page or if you are a guest, please add your contact details for follow up if required.
You are not required to wear a mask but with the recent increase in COVID numbers it is recommended.
You may use the kitchen during the break and tea, coffee, sugar in individual sachets and fruit juice will be provided. Please bring your own individual snack if you wish to eat something.
Venue: Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park
Address: 26 Stanley Road, Epping
When: Sunday 14th August 2022
Doors open to members and friends from 12.15pm for the TechTalk discussion starting at 12.30 pm featuring Jack Pitt and Ross Giblin on the topic ‘The Design and Development of Pitt & Giblin Superwax speakers’. If you are late, please use the side door down the hall and just quietly slide into a seat and join the discussion.
From 1.30 to 2 pm there will be a break to meet and chat with members and maybe grab a bite to eat. (Please bring your own snack – tea, coffee and fruit juice provided)
The meeting starts at 2 pm and finishes at 5 pm.
Hope to see you there.
John McEvoy
Club President
Sydney Audio Club Inc.