I figured I’d post this in the “Music” topic because the Music is really what our wonderful hobby is all about, right!
In another discussion I started recently asking for advice on how to deal with a expensive failed CD player, I received some great suggestions.
Also in that thread I mentioned I was going to my very first audio show this coming April. A few veteran audio show Agon members added some great audio show tips along with thoughts on my CD player dilemma. I really appreciated their audio show advice which I plan to use at next month’s AXPONA.
I wanted to share those tips, which other first time audio show attendees may find useful, and ask veteran show goers to add their tips so we can all get the most out of these rare opportunities.
Here are the tips from my other thread:
1. Prior to the show, layout the booths you want to visit. The show/booth floor plans and which companies will be in each location is already available on the AXPONA website
2. Start at the top floor. It’s much easier to take the stairs down to a lower floor. Also, the elevator situation can get ridiculous.
3. Sunday morning is a good time to go as the crowds on Saturday are pretty intense and greatly inhibiting toward actually hearing any gear or interacting w/ the reps of that gear.
4. It’s not unusual to get significant discounts at AXPONA.
5. Don't forget to go back to the far left of the Axpona main show floor, there are usually 3 or so rooms that have used equipment.
6. It’s fairly common for vendors to offer the demo components at a significant discount after the show.
Veteran show goers, please add to this list. All suggestions of what to do or even what not to do (like talking while a demo is playing and listeners are in the room) are appreciated!
