Did you ever hear exquisite electronics at a show??

I can agree with Millercarbon on this one.  

When i hear a setup that sounds good the next task is to ask questions, do some research and try to determine  why that particular combination sounded the way it did. 

Most expensive systems at shows or at dealers do little to wow me to the point where I'd prefer them to my own. 

In fact, I'm amazed for what passes as acceptable.  I understand hotel rooms and noisy power are not conducive to extracting the best from equipment. I have found that with a few exceptions,  rooms using turntables sound better.

Everybody always wants to show with brand spanking new speakers, electronics and cabling. Sure, it looks good. But sounds horrible. Some people try to do the right thing and at least try to break the system in overnight to at least have some chance of getting decent sound before the show ends. What a joke! 🤡 The good news is after an hour of listing to crap sound you kind of lose your hearing so it doesn’t really matter. 🤗 An ordinary man has no means of deliverance.

+1, @millercarbon and @mapman

I approach audio shows as my gateway to keep up with latest trends and more importantly future purchases. Where else you can possibly listen and evaluate so much gear under one venue. Do I buy the gear on the spot...hell NO. I am not a impulse buyer, I do my research and buy a component if it’s going to further enhance my listening experience in the very comfort of my home.