DCHFG Meeting – 02/21/2026
The first regular meeting of 2026 found us returning to Gary Gill’s house. Gary has been exploring addons to his Popori Electrostatic speakers from France. DCHFG President, John Gatski, updated us on recent meeting in Deleware and planned meetings in the future. David Berning, David Berning amplifiers, provided details on the new LTA Century amplifiers that we heard during the listening session of the meeting. Everyone looks forward to the end of the meeting raffle.
DCHFG Meeting – 10/25/2025 – Mola Mola
We gathered at Ron’s for a demonstration of the current equipment lineup from Mola Mola. Listening session featured the upgraded, Mola-Mola Kula ($16,790) integrated 200-watt, N-Core based amplifier; the well-reviewed Tambaqui DAC ($13,500); and the newly upgraded Lupe phono preamp ($9,850). The DAG playback system includes Totem Acoustic Metal V2 reference speakers and a Kronos Sparta turntable with Sonic Labs Signature Gold cartridge. That system showcased the Mola-Mola gear, plus a pair of MartinLogan 15s (Renaissance) electrostatic speakers, Lumin D3 Hi-Res streamer/local file player and Goldnote Pianosa TT/Goldnote Donatello Gold MC cartridge… Read More
DCHFG – 09/13/2025 Meeting – His Masters Voice
We assembled at Gerry’s once again for a presentation by Voo Audio and Voo DIY speakers. Vinh Vu has created a fascinating twist on DIY speakers by providing a fully built speaker cabinet in a choice of several finishes along with all the speaker parts needed to complete the speaker. A new pair of speakers can be completed in an afternoon. According to Vu, the tallish, stand speaker is a dual 6.5 inch woofer1-inch soft dome tweeter, two-way, bass reflex design with front mounted slot port. The speaker utilizes a third-order 2.7… Read More
DCHFG Meeting- 06/07/2025 – SOTA Turntables, etc
Ken Wolff, noted Classical music instructor, a busy performing musician, and a key promoter of all things vinyl, presented the latest Sota Sapphire turntable, equipped with a Sorane 1.2 tonearm and Kuhmar MC cartridge. Speakers were the Alta Audio Alyssa SE loudspeakers. The system also included the high-end Korf Audio headshell, Luxman EQ-500 phono stage, Advanced Paris line preamp, and AGD Monoblocks (Gan-Fet Class D output amplifiers). Associated equipment included Wireworld Eclipse cables. The Raffle.
DCHFG Meeting – Dark Side of the Moon Atmos Surround – 04-26-2025
In our ongoing series of listening to surround sound renderings of revered recordings, we assembled at Gerry’s for a listen to the most recent Atmos mix of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. As always the raffle was the high point of the meeting.
The DC Hi-Fi Group 