Tips for a First-Time Show Attendee?


I just confirmed my attendance at RMAF 2008, which will be my first audio show despite being in the hobby for over 10 years now. I haven't booked hotel or made any other arrangements yet, nor do I really know what to expect other than hearing a lot of different equipment.

What tips would you veterans give us newbies? Advice on any aspect of the experience (saving money, transportation/logistical issues, how to meet people, what is to be learned and how to learn it, how to assess gear - you name it) would be very appreciated.

Howard
aggielaw

Showing 1 response by albertporter

Aggielaw,

There's an airport shuttle to and from the RMAF hotel. Use it and save the time, gas and expense of a rent car.

I would also suggest you book a room at the Marriott (RMAF Hotel) so you can walk out the door of your room each morning and listen to music on the way to breakfast. Sleeping this close to the demo rooms makes RMAF the easiest of all audio shows and a fraction of the problems encountered at CES.

There's live entertainment in the lobby during the show. Hearing musicians up close and personal is a great way to "reset" your standards after listening to electronics all day. I make it a point to stop and enjoy the live venue, regardless of what they're playing.

Last, have fun and look at the badges when you pass people in the hall. It's as much fun to meet fellow Audiogon members as the manufacturers who are putting all this on for us. One year it was suggested that everyone put their Audiogon name on their badge along side their registration name.

Wonder if Audiogon has ever thought about supplying second badges or a stick on for RMAF badge?