Audiophile listening clubs in England

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This might be of interest:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/31/arts/music/london-listening-clubs-spiritland.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=wide-thumb&module=mini-moth&region=
Cheers, Ken

tonyb

Ha, I was just going to post that and you beat me to it. What a pleasant surprise, a renewed interest in quality audio for the public. Hope it catches on here too.

This would have worked perfectly with cigar bars and more relaxed bars to enjoy a drink, a smoke, and quality audio.

tonyb

Certain bars are about quiet socializing, not the ruckus you here at many sports bars and the likes. You need to hang at a few adult places to experience it, which are vanishing due to smoking laws. We still have some cigar bars here in Illinois, and it's a very relaxed atmosphere with Brandy and the sorts, big leather recliners, and quality cigars. These types of places are also very well suited for quality audio, lower volumes, and the rooms are well treated. That pic in London.....with Horns in a room like that, I dunno.....suspect to say the least. Either way, to get emotionally connected to the music, the system is one thing, the atmosphere is another piece of the puzzle. Have to set the mood...relax, listen, enjoy your poisons.

brianle

https://youtu.be/JyskrNaF37U

Dennis Gardner

What I do like about it is the menu that tells upcoming albums that will be featured in the days to come. In today's modern world as time flies by so fast, a place like this for like minded music lovers is cool. Tough to model a business around it, but you have got to give them credit for giving it a go.