[Big Red Machine]

Maybe Axpona's turn is coming up.

Agree. Ebb and flow of things. If you live in CA then why travel outside CA for CO then you already have several CA shows. Chicago is home to millions and easy in and out.

[Hugh]

As mentioned previously, there exist too many shows and so exhibitors are forced to pick and choose which show(s) would give them the most exposure. 

I believe RMAF is still the largest show in America with THE Show Newport as second.
The problem with RMAF is its size, too big and too many rooms so, unless you are well known, room traffic was not that great. To add to this, Sunday was mostly a ghost house when the weather is nice and/or there's a game in town.

We'd been with RMAF for the past 5 or 6 years but we had to pass this time around.

Not too sure about Axpona at all though.

[jab]

I could be done w rmaf as well.  I prefer orange co to the middle of no where Denver.  Wish the show would move the June Gloom dates however!

[Don_S]

I could be done w rmaf as well.  I prefer orange co to the middle of no where Denver.  Wish the show would move the June Gloom dates however!

jab,  What do you mean by "June Gloom"?  I wish the Newport show was in the Jan-April time frame. I would guess the end of May date is designed to avoid proximity to other show dates.

[mojave]

jab,  What do you mean by "June Gloom"?

June Gloom is refers to the overcast skies during June in southern California. One of the worst times of the year to visit SoCal if you want sunny days on the beach.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_Gloom

[Don_S]

Thanks mojave.  When I go to the northern CA coasts they have June Gloom or rain 11 months out of the year.  I can't remember the last sunny day I spent at a beach.

[woodsyi]

Last call for a Marriott room at the Show rate of $109 (double).  I am calling in to officially cancel today.

[Big Red Machine]

Last call for a Marriott room at the Show rate of $109 (double).  I am calling in to officially cancel today.

contact MtnHam

[Big Red Machine]

Now just 16 rooms available to demo gear. Down from 26.

[jtwrace]

Now just 16 rooms available to demo gear. Down from 26.

That's very good to hear.

[MtnHam]

contact MtnHam

Thanks to Rim, I now have a room and will be there!

[Big Red Machine]

Thanks to Rim, I now have a room and will be there!

Excellent. I'm the tall, ruggedly handsome guy with the trophy wife.

[MtnHam]

 

Excellent. I'm the tall, ruggedly handsome guy with the trophy wife.

 I'm the short, bald, old guy with a beard and the 20 y/o wife who stayed home. 

[leif8660]

Axpona has become my favorite show. I've done this show twice now and both times my room was full all weekend long.  When you step outside the room the hallways are packed.  Something I haven't seen at RMAF or Newport.  It's a bummer since the Newport Show is only a 45 minute drive for me:(

[OzarkTom]

The market follows income distribution, so the bottom and top are doing ok but the mid-market, which should be the meat-and-bones of the industry, is not doing that well. Those who are considered middle class are downsizing and being much more careful with their money, which is smart because our economy and their economic prospects are not what they once were. It's sad, but until we fix the larger economic issues I don't see the mid market recovering anytime soon.

I recently read an article about Disney. They are now catering mainly to the rich because they say there are not enough middle class left to  support them.

[jhm731]

HAYWARD, CA | September 24, 2015 – Magico, LLC is pleased to announce the North American debut of the new S7 loudspeaker and the new SSUB at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) in Denver, CO.
 
We welcome you to join us on Friday, October 2nd (12pm – 7pm) and Saturday, October 3rd (9am – 6pm) in the Presidential Suite at the HYATT Regency Denver Tech Center on 7800 E. Tufts Ave. which is under 10-minutes walking distance from the Denver Marriott Tech Center.       
 
The S7 is a full range, 3-way design, floor standing loudspeaker that incorporates newly designed Magico drivers housed in an acoustic suspension enclosure.   
 
The internally powered SSUB stands vertically with dual 12-inch front firing Magico bass drivers. Easily placed in large or small rooms the SSUB provides herculean bass energy that keeps pace with the speed and integrity of the main loudspeakers.       
 
A host of Magico staff members will be on hand to actively demonstrate the system, discuss technological points, answer questions and share excellent music.
 
Earn the chance to WIN a set of QPOD3 ($1,300.00 value) by registering your visit to our demo suite. Drawing takes place at days end on October 2nd and October 3rd.
 
For more information please contact Peter Mackay, V.P. Global Sales and Marketing at Magico LLC.  Telephone: 1-510-649-9700, Ext 104 or visit us at www.magico.net

[leif8660]

Join us in room 8002 at the Denver Tech Center where we will be debuting 3 new products.  Endeavor Audio, ModWright Instruments, Skogrand Cables, and Triangle Arts Turntables.

[jtwrace]

Here and checked in. 

[woodsyi]

Away from Joaquin.  Good for you.  Enjoy!

[SoCalWJS]

Let's see....it's Thursday afternoon. Everybody should be running around with their heads cut off by now, frustrated with the Service elevators.

Hope everybody has a great time and looking forward to reports and photos soon.