Generally, by the time the last day of CES rolls around, we see several reports in this forum of interesting audio developments presented during the show in Las Vegas. But this year? It's almost as if CES didn't even occur. There have been some interesting videos from Bob, but as far as I can tell, no "boots on the ground' reports at all! Did anyone even attend? Or perhaps more depressing, does anyone even know anyone who attended?
Maybe it's just me, but this lack of activity suggests an evolving fundamental change in the world of high end audio as I have known it. I understand that we are getting older, that the audiophile herd is thinning, and interests, fortunes and priorities change. But the degree of abject apathy regarding this year's CES seems worrisome. I have noticed this as well on other forums such as Myles'. Yet there is often good activity when new gear that costs more than 5 digits gets discussed in these pages. So, what's the story? Or did everyone just stay at home to watch football this weekend?
Maybe it's just me, but this lack of activity suggests an evolving fundamental change in the world of high end audio as I have known it. I understand that we are getting older, that the audiophile herd is thinning, and interests, fortunes and priorities change. But the degree of abject apathy regarding this year's CES seems worrisome. I have noticed this as well on other forums such as Myles'. Yet there is often good activity when new gear that costs more than 5 digits gets discussed in these pages. So, what's the story? Or did everyone just stay at home to watch football this weekend?
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