Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2010 was the best audio show I've attended. Not only did I have a great time meeting Computer Audiophile readers I had a great time discussing the limitless future of computer based high-end audio with many attendees and industry insiders. Music servers and computer based sources are the highlight of the high-end industry right now. Call me biased, but the facts don't lie. The number of rooms using computer based sources was more than I could count without conducting a census. The dealers and manufacturers embracing computer audio are succeeding and drawing new customers. I talked to one well known manufacturer whose sales have increased over 200% this year. One really nice thing about this explosion in computer based high-end audio is it's not taking away from other parts of the industry. Manufacturers used to selling CD Players are now selling DACs instead of physical disc spinners. Many consumers are getting back into HiFi because of music servers. These enthusiasts are jumping back into this wonderful hobby, realizing how fun it can be with a music server, and purchasing other items like loudspeakers and amplifiers because of their reignited passion for great sound and great music. It's a great time to be a computer audiophile.
Hey computer audiophiles it's RMAF time. Based on the pre-show chatter RMAF is going to a completely new level this year. Not only are there more manufacturers, dealers, and attendees, but the level of presentations (excluding mine) is top notch. I have two final and very cool pre-show updates and one reminder before heading to the show. Read more for the juicy details :~)It's finally October and almost time for my favorite show of the year Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. As a colleague of mine said, "This is our show." This is the big one, the high-end audio show for beginners, enthusiasts, audiophiles, wives, husbands, manufacturers, distributors, dealers, etc… without any of the pretentiousness, distractions, or headaches of CES. RMAF 2010 will be no exception, but it may be exceptional. I've talked to exhibitors who've been working for months staging audio systems in the exact configuration as the show in order to fine tune every last detail. Some exhibitors have hired world-renown acousticians to help with the hardest uncontrollable variable, the room. Other exhibitors will be at RMAF for the first time debuting a new product and trying to make a name for themselves. Both ends of the high-end audio continuum will be represented along with every performance level and price range in between. Exhibitor use of music servers this year will increase to never before seen levels. The show will be an excellent opportunity for Computer Audiophile readers to see and listen to more music servers than they can imagine and attend several computer audio related seminars. In addition, the first ever Computer Audiophile meet and greet will take place at RMAF 2010!
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