Southwest Audio Fest

I’ll be there! Very curious to see what rooms bring vinyl this time. Most rooms stick with streaming because it’s just easier to demo, but there were a few and multiple reel to reel decks. 

I’m curious to look at integrated amps and cables too. Excited for this year! 

@hysteve 

This will be only my second show. I went to one also in Dallas two years ago, which was much smaller by comparison. Now that you mention it, I don’t remember turntables there either.  I understand they will have thousands of records there for purchase so it would expect that turntables might be part of the theme.

Part of that is just the reality of audio shows. Turntables are big, often heavy, require a lot more time to set up, and limits your demo request library. It’s just hard logistically very difficult. 
 

However, there were some turntables at SWAF last year, and I’m hoping to see more this year. 

If the other show you went to was Lone Star Audio Fest, then you are in for a treat. Lone Star was always more of an enthusiasts gathering. And frankly last year was an outright sad showing. Hopefully moving to Austin will help them revive it. 
SWAF was significantly larger and much more impressive. Lots of cutting edge flagship gear on display. 

@bobsdevices - looking forward to seeing you there. I just started learning more about SUTs, and I was excited to see ya'll on the exhibitors list!