Here's the formula.
Find a member who has access to a space with enough room and parking.
Maybe someone works in a business that has a warehouse with some extra space. Or maybe someone who's a member of a civic organization with an event room. You'll need it reasonably well lit with electricity.
If there's a cost involved then folks will have to chip in.
That's the hard part - after that set a date away from holidays / conflicts.
Do a search of members in your area and invite them and have them invite others they may know.
You can also rent a Zip car for the day, depending on where this eventually happens.Agreed on the North Jersey location. I don't have a car, so mass transit is important for me to get there
I have the same problem. Re-entering the hobby after most of my old fart friends have sold their vinyl and gear. I'd love to hear some other systems to measure myself. I am in Northern NJ. Summit is on the NJ Transit line and there is an Audio shop across the street from the train station. Just a thought if the group is small.I'm totally down for a meetup, one thing I don't have in this hobby is exposure to other peoples systems and preferences! my listening room will be done by end of july for anyone who wants to listen/meetup on long island. I'm deep in suffolk tho HAHA.. rent is nearly half what in queens though as far as sq footage/price
I have the same problem. Re-entering the hobby after most of my old fart friends have sold their vinyl and gear. I'd love to hear some other systems to measure myself. I am in Northern NJ. Summit is on the NJ Transit line and there is an Audio shop across the street from the train station. Just a thought if the group is small.
John Rutan is the owner's name. He does sell some used gear, but no dumpster-diver -- pardon me, vintage -- stuff from what I recall.Any consideration to seeing if a hi-fi shop might be interested in hosting a gathering? I was at this place a few years ago: http://www.audioconnect.com/. It's in Verona, NJ, next door to Montclair, with several NJT train stations nearby. The owner seemed to really be into his craft (I have his card around somewhere). He played a lot of music, showed me a lot of stuff, and never got around to trying to sell me anything.