Yes, I completely agree. It has the vibe of the shows that are intended for the public, a kind of neat sense of discovery coupled with recognizable brands and names. Several were new to me and sounded great like Vaughn speakers and AudioSpace amps. The bug guys were making some serious sounds too with an excellent demo from Lumen White and the stand mounted Vivid's. Oh and it was a welcomed change that many rooms were not trying to impress with volume. At many shows I've attended with friends we've entered rooms with anticipation, found open seats, and quickly turned to each other with a wince and a nod saying 'let's get out of here!'. Not so much at this show. In fact, this was a show for hearing music. Very nice!
California Audio Show- a great time
I just retuned from two days at the show. In my opinion, the best audio show I have ever attended. The hosts were exceptionally friendly and played anything and everything listeners brought in. There are always some megabuck systems that sound stellar and this show was no exception, but I thought almost all the small rooms had great sound also. I'm going to say maybe 80 percent of the rooms were getting nice sound and that never happens in hotel rooms. I enjoyed meeting a lot of audiophiles who came to have a good time, hear some great music and dream of our next audio purchases. If you get a chance, go to this show. Constantine and his staff know how to throw a great party!