RMAF 2016

I have gone every year since the first RMAF and in the past 2 years the show seems to have lost it's enthusiasm. This year was the smallest I can recall. There were far fewer exhibitors and I am sure that is partly due the remodel of the Marriott. I had a 2 day pass and left a few hours early Friday and stayed home the next 2 days. I thought the Rockport speakers with Boulder amplification was an awesome room and delivered some of the best sound I heard at the show. I would also add the Vandersteen speaker amp combo with Audio Research REF6  was exceptional but when ever I went to listen they were either taking a break or too many people talking to really get a real feel for their potential. One other room that I found to really be dialed in was the Wilson/Ayre/Brinkman set up. 
But I think the biggest disappointment of the show was a seemingly lack of NEW products. The show seems to be rerun of last year and I didn't come home with any excitement of "I gotta get that".
But I am going back next year!

I did not attend this year, because my main dealer was forced out of his room due to construction issues that fell behind schedule, or simply got in the way. This may have been a reason for the decreased turnout.
Kenny

Yes, why wouldn't the dealer get the room dimensions in advance and bring the appropriate gear? Like trying to put five pounds  of sausage into a one pound bag. Totally showcases the brands in a negative light. I see it way too often!