Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2005

There's going to be a boatload of great analog at the show.

Last year, the weather was so darned good, and with it being the first year of the show, the local turnout was light. Between not getting the word out and the nice weather, people took to the mountains, and frankly I can't blame them - I didn't name my company Galibier fer nuthn'.

This year, the organizer told me he sold all of last year's exhibit rooms out in early March, and proceeded to purchase another floor. The Absolute Sound is making a big deal out of the show.

Frank Schroeder, Tri Mai (Triplanar), Lloyd Walker, probably Wally M., and who knows what other analog luminaries will be there.

It's a great laid back environment in which you can rub elbows and pick the brains of the designers. I'm originally from NYC, and this *ain't* NYC - no hassles, low-key vibes, and the high country is an hour away.

Book a couple of extra days and take advantage of one of the best parts of the year in the high-country.

Y'all come *up* now ...

Cheers,
Thom

Hi 76doublebass,

To the extent that this is only the second year of the show, yes it's at the same time each year - the last weekend in Sept. or the first weekend in Oct.

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier

Hi Steve,

The first day (Friday) is great for schmoozing. The systems are still settling in, and good listening is the exception as people re-evaluate and fine tune their setups. Toward the end of the day, you'll hear some good sound. Take advantage of this day to rub elbows with those manufacturers who's brains you've been wanting to pick.

Saturday is busy, but you can get a lot of good listening in.

On Sunday, everyone is burned out and anxious to break down their gear, but the gear is probably sounding its best this day. Hit your "gotta see again" rooms early on Sunday (before 1pm).

Cheers,
Thom @ Galiber

Has anyone begun assembling a list of Analog exhibitors yet? So far, I'm aware of the following:

Basis, Clearaudio - likely in several of the Audio Unlimited rooms: 7209, 7212, 7213, Blanca Peak, Maroon Peak

Galibier - 7130, 7920

Redpoint - Primrose

Teres - 7030 (and likely other rooms)

Sota - 7017

VPI - 515, 519

Walker Audio - 7007, 7224

I'd be interested in knowing if anyone is aware of any other ones. Looking at the exhibitiors list, I'm guessing that there will be a few more.

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier

Yes, Triplanar will be in two rooms, I believe.

The one I know about should be making outstanding sound - with my former collaborator's 'tables (Redpoint), accompanied with John Wolff's Classic Audio Reproductions speakers. I'm not certain about their electronics. I do know however that Tri Mai is a big fan of Atmasphere as is John Wolff.

There's gonna be killer vinyl at this show, if I do say so myself. I'm really looking forward to meeting new and old friends.

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier