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.

Host Brewery:

Ozark Beer Company

Northwest Arkansas
Address: 109 N Arkansas St
Rogers, AR 72756
https://www.ozarkbeercompany.com

Cellar Aged Series — Farm Haze – 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

June 28th, 2026

Attendees are encouraged to bring equipment to share with others. The main system will be vinyl focused but digital ready via USB and streaming for playlists. Disc jockeys (DJs) and curators are welcome to join us. We are audiophiles with delicate gear and sensitive ears meaning the system is curated for acoustic room presence at moderate volume. Prepare for critical listening. We are gathering to socialize, share new music, and enjoy analog vintage sound.

Note: The setlist will vary by each curator. For example, we use our Jazz Kissa styled setlist format at listening bars & cafes. The music lead is slow with high-energy tunes tapered consistently in flow. When hosting private tastings select Saison Sunday cellar aged series are pulled for beverage musings.

June 28th, 2026

System Details

Technics SL-1200MK2 / modified with two tonearms
Turntable: (A) Record Player

• Sorane TA-1L / Tonearm (a) / SL-1200 additional mounted Panzerholz Tonearm Armboard
• Audio Technica OC9XEB / Moving Coil Phono Cartridge
• Phono Cartridge & Step Up Transformer: myEMIA.com / the103sut
• RIAA Phono Corrector: Accuphase E-202 / Input (Disc 1)
• Technics SL-1200 / Tonearm (b)
• Ortofon Concorde MKII Club / DJ Phono Cartridge with Music Red series replacement styli.
• RIAA Phono Corrector: Accuphase E-202 / Input (Disc 2)

Sony PS-2250 / Vintage Original
Turntable: (B) Record Player

• PUA 114 / Tonearm
• Audio Technica AT-XP7 / DJ Phono Cartridge with AT-VM95E series replacement styli.
• RIAA Phono Corrector: Schitt Mani 2 / Moving Magnet Loading
• Line Level Input: Accuphase E-202 / Input (AUX 2)

Digital: Playback

WiiM Ultra / Music Streamer


Geshelli Labs J2 / Digital to analog converter / AKM 4499 EXEQ Dual Mono Chips / Sparkos Labs Pro Discrete OP AMP SS2590 Chips

Regarded for its sonic capability this American-made unit delivers clear transparent sound at a value.

Main System: Componets **


Klipsch Heresy 1 ** / 1983 Loudspeakers / Crites Gold Type E Crossover


Designed as three-way speaker with highly efficient horn-loaded mid and highs paired with a sealed 12-inch woofer this vintage can reach concert volumes with low wattage. The midrange is incredibly forward, lush, and three-dimensional, making vocals and live recordings sound dimensional.

Accuphase E-202 ** / Integrated Amplifier


Delivers 100 watts per channel with warm solid-state sound. The first integrated amplifier released from the brand in 1974 combining a powerful punch with clear soundstage.

Quad 405 / Power Amplifier


Delivers a three-dimensional midrange with high-quality innovative current dumping typology designed to minimize crossover distortion. A great vintage amp with 100 watts of power originally designed to drive Quad ESL electrostatic speakers.

Northwest Arkansas HiFi Audio Meetup

Bring Your Own Device — Listening Session

March 8th, 2026

March 8th, 2026

System Details

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

Yamaha CR-640 line level output to powered speakers.
Introduced in 1979 this AM/FM stereo receiver with integrated amplifier produces 40 watts per channel. Its natural sound and uncolored musical philosophy offer first class performance at a value that is highly sought after.

• 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.

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 gathering for critical music listening has evolved from Hi-Fi audio meetings. Our group of audiophile enthusiasts meet monthly to share new music, enjoy analog sound, and chat about all things vintage. Private gatherings are hosted by request.

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