i have attended ces for the last 15 years. i did not go this year.
here are some of my reasons.
at some point, i have had my fill of speakers, amps, and other components i have heard 5 times.
there are very few exhibits that have outstanding sound.
there is no purpose listening to mediocre sound, after the novelty has worn off.
there are very few advancements in technology.
there is "sameness" in the sound of push pull amplifiers and many tube preamps. many 24 bit , oversampling digital sources have a lot in common, sonically.
here are some of my reasons.
at some point, i have had my fill of speakers, amps, and other components i have heard 5 times.
there are very few exhibits that have outstanding sound.
there is no purpose listening to mediocre sound, after the novelty has worn off.
there are very few advancements in technology.
there is "sameness" in the sound of push pull amplifiers and many tube preamps. many 24 bit , oversampling digital sources have a lot in common, sonically.