Sydney Audio Club Meeting - September 2023

Sunday 10th September 2023: Andrew Hutchison, from Stereotech (Qld), will be introducing the Australian made Dellichord FR6 speakers.
There will also be a 'Tech Talk' prior on: The Design and Manufacture of Speakers in Australia.
There will also be a 'Tech Talk' prior on: The Design and Manufacture of Speakers in Australia.
Dear Members and Friends of Sydney Audio Club,
Following are the product details for the system configuration being presented:
Equipment Details:
Dellichord FR6 Speakers: The FR6 is a highly regarded small to medium sized bookshelf / stand-mount loudspeaker offering large loudspeaker performance.
Sensibly priced and beautifully crafted to a very high standard in Brisbane Australia. A mature sound offering an almost warm balance allowing you to hear inside the recording. Dellichord has tried hard and succeeded in avoiding the traps of excess. Excessive upper midrange and treble detail smothering the inner detail of your favourite music.
Reference Edgar Kramer's recent review in SoundStage Australia: "What’s more, while superficially the FR6 looks like a run-of-the-mill, dime-a-dozen 6 inch 2-way, there are some hidden and not-so-hidden items which are points of difference. Let’s start with the most obvious. Spin the rather classy cabinet around and you’ll find a ‘racetrack’ (how appropriate in light of Hutchison’s other non-audio love) passive radiator with rather large rubber surround. That last element promises excursion and enhanced low-end output even if the driver is a passive… passenger.
Were you to peep inside the FR6’s enclosure (check the internal image within this review), you’d find another covert stowaway. Well, covert until you’ve fired up the speakers, then you’d hear its unmistakable and quite welcome contribution. Yes, this is an isobaric design – or “compound arrangement” as Dellichord refers to it – with the potential for a much larger sound than its modest stature would indicate.
Added ingredients, which would normally be associated with more pricey offerings, are the locally sourced high grade MR (Moisture Resistant) MDF cabinet construction and the large majority of the FR6’s parts, the quality ETI Research binding posts (an Australian connector specialist of some renown) and, of course, the fact the cabinetry and the loudspeakers, as a whole, are manufactured in Australia. In fact, that last item on that list is most noteworthy – few speaker cabinets of this overall quality and at this product’s price point are produced outside of the Far East."
The FR6 speakers will also be presented on StereoTech Australian made '590' Speaker Stands.
Also for reference, these speakers are available, in Sydney, from the following two local distributors:
Supporting the FR6's will be a:
NAIM Uniti Star All-In-One Integrated Amplifier & CD Ripper/Player: Delivering 70W per channel into 8 ohms, the Uniti Star offers plenty of features and the ability to play, rip, store and serve your treasured music collection. Stream your music in high-resolution, play or rip your CDs, tune in to your favourite radio stations, access a world of music with a host of streaming services and dramatically improve the audio quality of your TV or games console. Ready to go with practically any speaker set-up, Uniti Star will have you rediscovering your entire music collection with a deep, immersive sound.
We will also have The Club's Reavon player available for those wishing to play CDs.
Following are the product details for the system configuration being presented:
Equipment Details:
Dellichord FR6 Speakers: The FR6 is a highly regarded small to medium sized bookshelf / stand-mount loudspeaker offering large loudspeaker performance.
Sensibly priced and beautifully crafted to a very high standard in Brisbane Australia. A mature sound offering an almost warm balance allowing you to hear inside the recording. Dellichord has tried hard and succeeded in avoiding the traps of excess. Excessive upper midrange and treble detail smothering the inner detail of your favourite music.
Reference Edgar Kramer's recent review in SoundStage Australia: "What’s more, while superficially the FR6 looks like a run-of-the-mill, dime-a-dozen 6 inch 2-way, there are some hidden and not-so-hidden items which are points of difference. Let’s start with the most obvious. Spin the rather classy cabinet around and you’ll find a ‘racetrack’ (how appropriate in light of Hutchison’s other non-audio love) passive radiator with rather large rubber surround. That last element promises excursion and enhanced low-end output even if the driver is a passive… passenger.
Were you to peep inside the FR6’s enclosure (check the internal image within this review), you’d find another covert stowaway. Well, covert until you’ve fired up the speakers, then you’d hear its unmistakable and quite welcome contribution. Yes, this is an isobaric design – or “compound arrangement” as Dellichord refers to it – with the potential for a much larger sound than its modest stature would indicate.
Added ingredients, which would normally be associated with more pricey offerings, are the locally sourced high grade MR (Moisture Resistant) MDF cabinet construction and the large majority of the FR6’s parts, the quality ETI Research binding posts (an Australian connector specialist of some renown) and, of course, the fact the cabinetry and the loudspeakers, as a whole, are manufactured in Australia. In fact, that last item on that list is most noteworthy – few speaker cabinets of this overall quality and at this product’s price point are produced outside of the Far East."
The FR6 speakers will also be presented on StereoTech Australian made '590' Speaker Stands.
Also for reference, these speakers are available, in Sydney, from the following two local distributors:
- Audio Genesis – Sydney - www.audiogenesis.com.au/
- CHT Solutions – Sydney - www.customht.com.au/
Supporting the FR6's will be a:
NAIM Uniti Star All-In-One Integrated Amplifier & CD Ripper/Player: Delivering 70W per channel into 8 ohms, the Uniti Star offers plenty of features and the ability to play, rip, store and serve your treasured music collection. Stream your music in high-resolution, play or rip your CDs, tune in to your favourite radio stations, access a world of music with a host of streaming services and dramatically improve the audio quality of your TV or games console. Ready to go with practically any speaker set-up, Uniti Star will have you rediscovering your entire music collection with a deep, immersive sound.
We will also have The Club's Reavon player available for those wishing to play CDs.
Meeting Details:
The Covid-Safe Rules as set down by the Epping Creative Centre:
We no longer need proof of vaccination status before entry. It is still a requirement that you sign in the Visitor’s Book and notify us if you contract COVID within the week following the meeting. Wearing a mask is not mandated but it is recommended.
For individuals, they should not attend at the Centre if they are unwell and have the symptoms of COVID.
If they have symptoms, they should undertake a RAT to confirm that they do not have COVID before attending at the Centre.
There will also be a 'Tech Talk' this month, on: The Design and Manufacture of Speakers in Australia.
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.
Venue: Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park.
Address: 26 Stanley Road, Epping.
When: Sunday 10th September 2023
Doors open: from 12:00 pm to meet and chat with members before the 12:30 Tech Talk, with the meeting and presentation from 2:00 to 5:00pm.
Break: from around 3.30 pm to grab a bite to eat and a drink.
Please sign-in in the visitors’ book. You are not required to wear a mask, but you may, should you wish to do so.
Once again please bring along friends, family and acquaintances to the meeting and enjoy an afternoon of great music and great sound.
Hope to see you there on Sunday.
Sydney Audio Club Inc.
W: http://www.sydneyaudioclub.org/
FB: <https://www.facebook.com/sydneyaudioclub>
The Covid-Safe Rules as set down by the Epping Creative Centre:
We no longer need proof of vaccination status before entry. It is still a requirement that you sign in the Visitor’s Book and notify us if you contract COVID within the week following the meeting. Wearing a mask is not mandated but it is recommended.
For individuals, they should not attend at the Centre if they are unwell and have the symptoms of COVID.
If they have symptoms, they should undertake a RAT to confirm that they do not have COVID before attending at the Centre.
There will also be a 'Tech Talk' this month, on: The Design and Manufacture of Speakers in Australia.
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.
Venue: Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park.
Address: 26 Stanley Road, Epping.
When: Sunday 10th September 2023
Doors open: from 12:00 pm to meet and chat with members before the 12:30 Tech Talk, with the meeting and presentation from 2:00 to 5:00pm.
Break: from around 3.30 pm to grab a bite to eat and a drink.
Please sign-in in the visitors’ book. You are not required to wear a mask, but you may, should you wish to do so.
Once again please bring along friends, family and acquaintances to the meeting and enjoy an afternoon of great music and great sound.
Hope to see you there on Sunday.
Sydney Audio Club Inc.
W: http://www.sydneyaudioclub.org/
FB: <https://www.facebook.com/sydneyaudioclub>