Saison Sunday - NWA HiFi Audio Meetup & Beer Release

A solemn moment of appreciation you are invited to be intentional while sipping. Our professional tasting group is open to all each session involves a finely crafted beverage and curated music listening. Upcoming events are posted below by finding this page you can also cue a playlist and select a beverage for sipping.

March 8th, 2026

Host Brewery:

Ozark Beer Company

Cellar Aged Series — Farm Haze – Beer Release

Saison Sunday — Cellar Aged Series - Beer Release

Artisan ales finished with BLKMAN starter cultures. Bottle conditioned for long-term keeping available for purchase exclusively at the brewery. Stay tuned for scheduled events, listening sessions, and style talks curated by BlackMan Brewing.

Northwest Arkansas HiFi Audio Meetup

Bring Your Own Device — Listening Session

March 8th, 2026

System Details

March 8th, 2026

• Turntable: Record Player
• Technics SL-1200MK2
• Denon DL103 / Phono Cartridge
• Phono Cartridge & Step Up Transformer: myEMIA.com / the103sut
• Phono Corrector: RIAA Preamp

PilotRadio.com / RIAA Preamp
The new HiFi preamplifier re-launched in 2025 features unobscured signal path and vintage component sourcing and honoring over one hundred years of audio history.

• Loudspeakers: Main System **

Harbinger V2410** Powered Speakers
An all-in-one option selected for portability with two-way design that is entry level bright and bloomy. The sound signature was tamed with a high cut on the tweeter, allowing the fidelity to remain intact.

• Output: Headphones

AKG K702 over-ear studio headphones for studio mixing anf HiFi listening.

Note: The setlist will vary by each curator. For example, our Jazz Kissa styled sets for listening bars and cafes are lead in slow with high energy tapered consistent flow. Use the Saison Sunday cellar aged series for select beverage musings.

Frequently asked questions:

What is a Jazz Kissa?

A venue to provide an immersive listening experience, originating in Japan, is known as a listening bar or hi-fi bar. While music is the main attraction, the Jazz Kissa typically offers a selection of drinks, and quiet conversation among patrons is generally permitted.

What is a listening session?

A dedicated space where the appreciation of high-quality audio takes center stage, creating a cozy and immersive experience.

Are drinks included?

Prepaid tasting tickets are redeemable for (1) select beverage, beer, coffee, drink at the cafe bar.

Saison Sundays are filled with conversation, music, and friends. I am a brewer working with yeast and wild fermentation. Join the group to access upcoming beer releases featuring rustic ales I've created or collected. Our brewery hosted collaboration events happen when beers are released.

The concept of critical listening is taken from Hi-Fi audio meetings with a group of audiophile enthusiasts. We meet monthly to share new music, enjoy analog sound, and chat all things vintage. Private gatherings are hosted by request.

Send a message to visit or request to join. - Barrett Tillman