Florida Audio Expo 2022 is a go

[audioquest4life]

Looks like the Florida Audio Expo is a go. Time to visit this show.

Florida International Audio Expo | Tampa Florida | Audio Show

Come join us with your family at this exciting event. Where you will be able to experience three days of high-end audio, from manufactures across the globe!

floridaaudioexpo.com

 

[speshal]

I attended and uploaded a video of almost every room except one that was pretty bad.

Here's the recap video of what I found to be the best, but frankly the other videos and "surprises" video are worthwhile to check out since many new brands (or less common ones) exhibited at the show.

It was an A+ show without grading it on a COVID curve. I've been going to these for 20+ years and this was among my favorites for fun times, quality people and laid back vibe.

Almost none of the tired old audiophile music too, which was refreshing.

 

[Gregadd]

Well at least we agree on the Blue Hawaii/Stax combo. It remains to be seen whether either of us will put our money where our [ears] are.
Unlike him my decision was based on music I did not like.
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[speshal]

I'm 95% certain I will buy the Stax and Blue Hawaii combo. It's just a case of when. I'd like to hear more variety of tracks...maybe Axpona

 

[audioquest4life]

I attended and uploaded a video of almost every room except one that was pretty bad.

Here's the recap video of what I found to be the best, but frankly the other videos and "surprises" video are worthwhile to check out since many new brands (or less common ones) exhibited at the show.

It was an A+ show without grading it on a COVID curve. I've been going to these for 20+ years and this was among my favorites for fun times, quality people and laid back vibe.

Almost none of the tired old audiophile music too, which was refreshing.

I am glad you enjoyed the show for the things which interested you. During my two days, Friday and Saturday, the show was not overly crowded and rooms had ease of access. I only noted a few rooms where many people congregated. I am glad the show was a go, but it was not as crowded as the Capital Audio Fest (CAF) in Maryland back in November. Yes, the Covid environment probably took out the opportunity for some folks to visit, hence my perception of not many folks. Despite the hype, I was not enamored by the sound of the MBL Xtremes. My favorite room was the Classic Audio room.

Laid back...yes it was. Being scattered up and down 12 floors probably made it seem less full, but I still did not see many maxed out waiting in the lobby rooms.

Lots of streaming. I enjoyed the Wally Tools analog seminars, that was great for me.

 

[speshal]

I wasn't at the CAF, but this show seemed on par with many other crowds I've seen at shows over 20 years.

You'll have spurts where the rooms are packed and spurts where there's plenty of room.

It may not have been recorded attendance, but the # of rooms were less, so it made it pretty similar to experiences of the past.

The key was the casual vibe and not a lot of the same old tracks. People seemed much more friendly and interactive. I'll definitely be back.

 

[Gregadd]

I think CAF was still in Covid recovery mode
Proof vaccine and mask were required.
All things being neutral i expect full recovery.
My hope is someone will step up and revive RMAF. The industry should take the lead.
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[Gregadd]

He s a little off. He called the big VAC- VTL. Overall excellent coverage and stunning photography. There is a cameo appearance by Andrew Jones.