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SYDNEY AUDIO CLUB Inc
  Incorporated in New South Wales INC9887653   sharing great music and great sound
   

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the format of your monthly meetings?
A: Our standard monthly meeting format includes presentation of the equipment on demonstration, including some tracks selected to demonstrate different aspects of the sound. One hour of the meeting is dedicated to member's music, with the chance to share some of the music that members enjoy. There is also an extended afternoon tea, to allow plenty of time to socialise. The meetings run for three hours in total.

Q: What kind of music do you play at your monthly meetings?
A: The range of musical styles is very broad, as our members have interests in rock, pop, electronic music, classical (solo, vocal, ensemble, orchestral, opera), jazz, blues, world music, folk, country etc. The format of the meeting ensures that a range of genres is always represented.

Q: What is a SIG?
A: SIG stands for Special Interest Group. As the name implies, SIG's comprise people with a shared interest in particular musical styles or equipment types. For example, we have a SIG focussed on rock, pop and electronic music,  another focussed on classical music and another on Jazz. We are always interested in expanding our SIG's to include other shared interests.

Q: Do I have to have an expensive Hi Fi System to join the Club?
A: Not at all. Many of our members have modest systems, some of them built by the members themselves. Many members have an interest in cost effective sound systems.

Q: What kind of equipment do you use at your monthly meetings?
A: That depends on who is providing the equipment. Sometimes, the system is supplied by a retailer, other times one or more members bring along their equipment (both commercial and DIY). We have had a wide range of commercially available equipment used at meetings, including Linn, Quad, Boulder, Rega, Metronome, Kharma, Luxman, Pioneer, Audio Research, Linear Design, Meridian, ME, B&W, Banff, Orelle, AC Magnum etc etc.

Q: Can I come to meetings without joining?
A: Non members can attend up to two meetings without formally joining the Club. After this, we ask you to formalise your membership by filling out the application form.

Q: How do I join?
A: To apply for membership, just print out and fill in the membership form available here (make sure you read and complete both sides). Then either mail it to the address on the form, or hand it to one of the Committee members at the monthly meeting. Your application will be considered at the next available committee meeting. The committee will probably want to get to know before approving your membership, so please make yourself known to a committee member at the monthly meeting.  

Q: How much does it cost to join the Sydney Audio Club?
A: Standard Membership fee is $55 per annum, $60 in the first year. In some cases, discounts apply, and the new member fee is pro-rated if you join in the middle of the membership year.