Who am I?
Hi,
Please let me introduce myself, my name is Terry and I'm the owner of GC HiFi based in Arundel on the Gold Coast.
Hifi is not only my business but its my hobby and passion, few things at this stage of my life come close to putting as big a smile on my face as listening to a well put together Hifi system playing music that I love, whether it is on one of my systems or a system I have helped put together for one of the many great people I have had the pleasure of getting to know since starting GC HiFi five years ago.
To me great Hifi is all about the journey, I spend days comparing various components to find what has the best system synergy. Great Hifi isn't always about how much you can or can't afford to spend, its just about putting the right combination of Hifi brands and models together in one excellent sounding system. To that end if you have a favourite Amp, DAC or even speaker cables and your looking to upgrade your system you can always bring them along for a private pre-arranged listening and comparing session. Its not unusual for one of these sessions to take most of a day or even spill over into a second day.
I have a favourite saying that I live by for building a system, measure twice, cut once. Where ever possible try and hear before you buy any component, buying blindly can deliver a great outcome but that is more good luck than anything else.
Same goes for online reviews, they are a good starting point but ultimately it doesn't matter what it sounds like to someone else's ears, no matter how experienced they are, yours are the only ears that count.
Something else we do, on a regular basis we hold, usually on a Saturday late arvo into the evening, a Gold Coast HiFi Clubhouse Get together where we showcase new gear, these events usually have between 15 and 20 people in attendance and if you would like to attend one, just give me a call and introduce yourself.
If you have got this far then hopefully what I have been saying has made sense to you, please feel free to either call or email me to have a chat or arrange a private listening session.
cheers,
Terry
Finally Ready For This Saturdays Gold Coast HiFi Clubhouse GTG @ GC HiFi
Aries Cerat & Estelon Event @ GC HIFi Sat 26th July 4-8pm ... Book Now!
While a number of HiFi dealers around the globe combine the two great hifi brands Aries Cerat and Estelon together in their main high end listening systems it has not up until now happened here, well now it is finally going to happen, for the first time here in Australia both Aries Cerat and Estelon speakers will be able to be heard playing in the same system at our next Gold Coast HiFi Clubhouse event at GC HiFi in Arundel on Saturday 26th July between 4pm to 8pm.
There will be two systems set up and playing, the Aries Cerat components will include the Kassandra LE and Ithaka DAC's, along with two of their new Integrated amplifiers, plus we will have on display the Helene DAC and Impera Reference Mk2 Pre-amp. Something we are very excited about though is the very first public hearing, outside of going to Aries Cerat in Cyprus, of one of their new top end 3 box Legend components (more on that to come shortly) which will be plugged in and playing in the main system for this GTG.
Spots for this GTG are very limited so please call me ASAP on 0418 691 294 if you would like to put your name down on the list to attend.
cheers,
Terry
The Performance of a Lifetime
Whether you’re an entry level newby to the audiophile world, or a seasoned aficionado chasing the perfect sound, our range of professional level HiFi equipment will be sure to surprise and delight your eyes and your ears.
Set up in a customised listening space designed to replicate your own home listening environment, our by appointment listening events and 1 on 1 sessions will give you the opportunity to experience a soundscape unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. For bookings, hit the Book a Session below.
60 Years of High Fidelity in Music & Life
Some people (well not to generalise but I will just a little…in my experience, some younger people under 40) tend to think that 60 years of age is getting on a bit. Anyone over the age of 50 knows that you generally stop thinking about your age after 40 and just get on with it. In fact, at some point in time, most people realise that in the back of their mind they still think much like they did when they were in their 30’s with some added experience and wisdom thrown in for good measure.
Those of a similar age to me who had their formative musical years through the 60’s and 70’s experienced a revolution in music that not only changed the course of music but also our modern culture. Music wasn’t just a sometime thing, it was an all-time thing that inspired me every day. (I say all-time thing but then bikes and girls came along and music did have to share the stage for quite a while).
Much like the music legends of that era, music has kept me feeling young at heart my entire life. Having the chance to share my passion with others and create listening experiences that can transport people to another zone of fidelity was what inspired me to establish GC HiFi. The developments in technology over the past 20 years have been astonishing.
Come share a few moments with me and experience a new world of sound.
