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John Hughes | Published on 10/1/2026
This in-person event is open to members and non-members. Registration is required. Members must sign in to register to receive a member discount.
Carpooling is recommended. To anyone who needs a ride, or who can provide a ride:
1. Members can visit our Event Ridesharing Forum to arrange a ride to the event.
2. Non-members can send an email to contact@audiophilefoundation.org and we will put you in touch with other attendees in your area.
2152 Central Ave.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pacific
California Historical Radio Society
Alameda, CA | 94501
South Bay System Hop (SysHop)
The Audiophile Foundation is facilitating a series of SysHops where members open their homes and systems to other members for music, discussions, and community. SysHop weekends let members experience multiple systems in a single day. One of the best benefits of membership is getting together with fellow audiophiles and seeing (and hearing) what other members have put together, all the while expanding our audio palate.
Our first Syshop event of the year will take place in the South Bay in San Jose on October 3, 2026. The three members below have volunteered to host listening sessions in their homes at the listed times. We will provide addresses to registered guests in advance of the event. For a description of each system, click the down-arrow in the Activities/Items section below.
Brent Stewart 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mike Bauer 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Phil Conley 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SysHop events are FREE and open to Audiophile Foundation Members only!
Registration is required. Seating is limited. Available openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, with a waitlist if sessions fill up.
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MUSE OCTOBER
Our Annual December Audiophile Foundation Holiday Party
(Open to Members Only - You Must Sign-in to Our Website to Register)
Indulge in a symphony of flavors and melodies:
Enchanting Music: Enjoy soul-stirring rhythms, sure to delight your ears
Delicious Food and drink: Saunter in with your favorite dish to share and savor the culinary creations of fellow audiophiles
Harmonious Spirited Mingling: Connect with fellow music lovers, reflect on the year and usher in the 2025
As always, we will have some surprise items for sale and if you have any audio treasures you'd like to sell or donate, feel free to bring them along!
This is a potluck, so please bring a dish to share (The Foundation will have needed serving items, plates, cups, napkins, etc.).
This event is free for Members and one guest. We encourage you to bring partner/spouse or friend.
Join us as we celebrate another year of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness through music and community.
Special Bonus for Attendees: Browse and purchase records from the KFOG Record Collection
We have been organizing the amazing collection of records that have been donated to the Audiophile Foundation. We will present a selection for purchase at reasonable prices at the event. There will be some high quality pressings and unique offerings available.
Seating is limited, and last year's event sold out quickly, so please sign-in to register and reserve your seat today.
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