Darko nailed it. 12 examples of wishful thinking in the hi-fi community

... but if you drive cross-country in a Tesla...

I can see John Darko reacting to this thread thinking, WTF?

All the best,
Nonoise

"T.H.E. SHOW in Costa Mesa. I was very excited as this was my first audio show. What a disappointment!"

thriftyaudio-

I was hoping  someone would mention T.H.E. Show last weekend. 

Other than the fact turnout was very low attendee(good for maneuvering in between rooms/elevator)it was a waste of my $25 day pass! The 2 friends I went with felt the same.

None of the "BIG Guns" had representation and you could tell some exhibitors didn't  want to be there.

The speakers mentioned - budget/value Chesk and ESL were among the few that caught my attention.

Otherwise, a sad audio show.😪

Entering the lobby of the hotel, one couldn't tell an event was even happening!

Go to Axpona or plan a vacation  around one of the European /Asian  shows.

Glad I did not spend the 2.5 hours driving the 100 miles to the show. That show used to be great.

I don't mind a 'target on my back'....still nimble 'nuff.... ;)

J.D.'s 'broad brush' comments are like wall paint colors....either liked or not.

Generally, one likes what's in hand until it's not.

It can be expensive...or not.

Subtle is an experience, and enough time and verbiage has been expended on that pursuit...see the the comment above this one.

It's a pursuit...a hobby....a desire...whatever you feel it needs to be.

How you fulfill that is entirely up to You.

...and that's my HO and vector into all 'audio'.  You're welcome to come hear here.

Anything else is just gas...expelled on a silent keyboard and screen...