RMAF 2011: Any tips?

Definitely prioritize the two or three things you want to hear every day.

Take short breaks every hour.

Start at the top floor and work your way down.

Stay hydrated but don't over-hydrate.

Don't eat a big lunch -- it makes you sleepy. Eat small, healthy snacks during the day.

Try and get enough sleep. It's easy to get overstimulated and overly tired.

Use the sweet spot seat judiciously

Don't talk if other people are listening in the room

Use Sunday morning to go back to re-listen to pieces you are genuinely interested in. The room is less crowded, the power is better and the gear is broken in. Best time to make a deal on show demos.

Bryon, I have gone every year since it started and can tell you if you can attend only two days, skip friday. I have found that firday the vendors are still getting set up and optimum sound is not usually yet acheived. However it is a good day to look at the records for sale and static displays. If you are wanting a good steak the best place that is close to the hotel is Del Friscos. Bring your wallet but come hungry. But actually I have had many meals at the Mariott and they are quite good for hotel food.

Ha Byron,

When you "enrol" you will see the Supershuttle site you get a code for the $12 Discount -just complete and the Van departs just outside

Airport desk to the left outside --there will be other punters so easy to find.The Venue is a fair hike form the Airport so the $32 bucks Rtn is

well worth it.

Yes those eateries are a few minutes close and great value.

The Site is easy to get around --good advice form previous posters--start at top and work down

There is a Messanine Floor and Ballrooms area plus open area vendors in the off Lobby /etc.

Should be a break from the industries troubled times.

Good Luck,

Des

Last year was the first time I went. The one thing I would say is go to the upper floors of the tower side early in the day. I found that you end up wasting too much time waiting on the elevator later in the day as they are busy going back and forth on the upper floors. By the time an elevator shows up at ground level, you can't get nearly enough people on to them. I also agree with prioritizing rooms you want to hear as there is just too much to listen to everything. Have fun out there, it is a blast.

All I need is a date ( the female kind ) and I would be there, I have been to Denver 2 times in a weeks time, I always go out there.