Tour of WFMT Studios
Rich Warren
Friday, September 9, 7pm - 9pm, WFMT Studios
Thanks to Rich Warren, this tour has become a tradition at Audio Consultants and one of our most popular events.
Rich Warren has worked in radio for more than 40 years and is celebrating his 37th anniversary with WFMT. At present, he hosts the Folkstage live concert series and the famous Midnight Special, which has been on the air since 1953. Last year he inaugurated a new program on WFMT: Sweet Folk Chicago, airing Saturday nights at 7pm.
Mr. Warren has covered audio, video, and consumer electronics for Chicago Magazine, the Chicago Daily News, and the Sun Times. He wrote a column in the Chicago Tribune for 12 years. He has also been a contributor to Sound and Vision. Beyond electronics, he reviews folk music recordings for Sing Out magazine.
Turntables and Vinyl
Joe Wessling
Tuesday, October 18, 7pm - 9pm, Libertyville, (847) 362-5594
Wednesday, October 19, 7pm - 9pm, Hinsdale, (630) 789-1990
Joe Wessling is Sales Manager for Musical Surroundings in Oakland, California, an industry leader in analog playback technology since 1990.
Musical Surroundings represents a comprehensive range of high-end product lines, among them: Clearaudio, Benz-Micro, Graham Engineering and Aesthetix.
Joe has an extensive knowledge of analog setup and playback. In addition to being a musician and producer, he had been involved in sales, distribution and manufacturing of high-end audio equipment for 14 years.
He will discuss the continuing interest that people of all ages have in vinyl records. He will also show how a well-designed, relatively inexpensive turntable, matched with suitable components, can provide a superb musical performance. The demonstration will feature some of the latest products from the Musical Surroundings family.
The Ultimate High Fidelity Event
Rich Maez, Peter McGrath, Brad O'Toole
Friday, November 11, 10am - 5pm, Evanston, (847) 864-9565
Saturday, November 12, 10am - 5pm, Evanston, (847) 864-9565
Experience the sound of a state-of-the-art audio system composed of Boulder electronics, Wilson Audio loudspeakers and Transparent Audio cables.
Our three presenters will answer questions and conduct demonstrations every half hour for a small group of people. Please call the Evanston store to set up an appointment.
Rich Maez is Director of North American Sales and Marketing for Boulder Amplifers and a dedicated audiophile. Boulder manufactures some of the finest electronics components in the world. Their designs, which have never bent to fads, have withstood the test of time and garnered worldwide acclaim.
Peter Mcgrath is Sales Director for Wilson Audio, the legendary American speaker company. A well-known engineer, he has been recording orchestras, chamber ensembles, opera and instrumental soloists for thirty years.
Brad O'Toole, Director of Marketing for Transparent Audio, has been involved in all aspects of operations, sales and marketing of high-end audio. Transparent cables and related products have been praised worldwide for their musical quality. Many distinguished recording facilities and independent recording engineers have chosen Transparent to achieve technical excellence.
Technology Update
Scott Soloway
Tuesday, December 6, 7pm - 9pm, Chicago, (312) 829-5950
Wednesday, December 7, 7pm - 9pm, Evanston, (847) 864-9565
Scott Soloway, the resident scientist at Audio Consultants and Manager of the Evanston store, is back by popular demand.
After graduating from Knox College with a BA in math and physics, Scott began a career in audio/video retailing. He has been with Audio Consultants since 1983.
Scott will bring you up to date on the ever-changing world of audio and video. He will discuss "computer audio", digital audio management, 3D, the latest in display technology and the analog video sunset.