T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025

Friday June 6, 2025

2:00pm Norman Varney of AV RoomService presents Engineered Acoustics: The Best Value in HiFiLearn how science eliminates guesswork when it comes to room acoustics, and that acoustic treatments are usually the most important and least expensive part of the audio playback system.

3:00pm J.R. Boisclair presents Discoveries, Myths and Misdirection in Vinyl PlaybackAnyone can learn turntable setup if basic principles of geometry and physics are respected. Unfortunately, manufacturers and media are still burdened by errors, oversimplifications and a misunderstanding of mechanical priorities. Hear scientific perspectives into mechanical transcription you have not heard before and can use to improve your performance.

4:00pm James Connell of Raven Audio Presents: “Remastered & Remixed” What does this mean and how does this affect your listening experience?James Connell has been a recording producer and engineer for over 35 years in the classical music and acoustic instrument recording field. His website is www.connellmusic.comJames is also the C.E.O. of Raven Audio, an audiophile equipment company designing and manufcturing amplifiers, speakers, and cables.

Saturday: June 7, 2025

10:00am - Coffee and pastries will be served on a first-come, first-served basis and curated selection of vinyl LPs will be available for sale on-site. Seating is limited and this will be in the Emerald Bay III Room. Peter Noerbaek of PBN Audio Presents:“An Immersive Listening Experience: Exploring 15 IPS Reel, Vinyl, and DSD Playback”A captivating and comparative listening session/experiential seminar that dives deep into the nuances of three revered audio formats: 15 IPS reel-to-reel tape, 45 RPM vinyl, and DSD high-resolution digital audio.Hosted by Peter Noerbaek, founder of PBN Audio, and will feature a lineup of industry legends and reference-grade equipment, including:This is not a “shootout,” but rather a respectful and insightful demonstration honoring the artistry of recording, mastering, and playback from the world’s finest audio engineers and craftspeople.Peter Noerbaek with his GROOVEMASTER Vintage Direct Professional Turntable. Kevin Gray, renowned mastering engineer, presenting his Hackensack West release of Cory Weeds – Dig Weeds, along with other highlights such as his celebrated 30th Anniversary mastering of Dark Side of the Moon. Andrey Kosobutsky of ATR Services with his Ampex ATR-102 reel-to-reel deck. Additional guest contributors and gear to be confirmed.

11:00am - Class D amplification: myths and factsAlberto Guerra, CEO of AGD Productions, will guide you to understand the evolution of amplification topologies.

12:00pm - Jak Benardete Presents: Meet Audiophile DirectoryEVERY PRODUCT. EVERY DEALER. EVERY REVIEW.One Search. One Site.Built for audiophiles, by audiophiles.

1:00pm - Mastering Your In-Car Audio System: Exploring Sound Quality and the Competition Judging Process, a Presentation by IASCA

2:00pm - Isaac Markowitz from REL: The Importance and Auditory of Bass on High Frequency Reproduction in HiFi

3:00pm - Tube Stories With Upscale Audio’s Kevin DealFrom driving to darkened warehouses in rural Slovakia for rare Russian tubes, to finding one of Bombay's last sources of India-made Mullards, to bidding on factory-matched Genalex KT66's in a literal pit auction in Australia, Kevin Deal has crazy Tube Stories from around the world. In gathering this incredible collection of NOS tubes, the real treasure is the knowledge he has amassed, and Upscale Audio's Tube Guru is here to share.

4:00pm - Demystifying record care, Presented by Charles Kirmuss of Kirmuss AudioMeet Dr. Kirmuss known for his record groove restoration system. An open forum to answer any questions that one may have as to how to take care of records, revealing the many myths as to record cleaning, with details as to what record groove restoration is versus record cleaning and surface shining. A session not to be missed. At the show, do bring a record to be restored.

Sunday: June 8, 2025

12:00pm - Norman Varney of AV RoomService presents Engineered Acoustics: The Best Value in HiFiLearn how science eliminates guesswork when it comes to room acoustics, and that acoustic treatments are usually the most important and least expensive part of the audio playback system.

1:00pm J.R. Boisclair presents Discoveries, Myths and Misdirection in Vinyl PlaybackAnyone can learn turntable setup if basic principles of geometry and physics are respected. Unfortunately, manufacturers and media are still burdened by errors, oversimplifications and a misunderstanding of mechanical priorities. Hear scientific perspectives into mechanical transcription you have not heard before and can use to improve your performance.

2:00pm - T.H.E. DRAWING! In celebration of Audiophile Directory’s launch, they are thrilled to invite you to subscribe to their email list and complete their survey to participate in the AD Sweepstakes on June 8th, 2025 at T.H.E. ShowOne lucky winner will receive a $5,000 giftcard to use at their local HiFi store. Full details, rules, and specifics can be found at audiophiledirectory.com or you can inquire at the AD booth in the T.H.E. Marketplace.