Axpona

Be interesting to see if the union will allow you to carry down any equipment that you purchase without their assistance. 

I am hoping that the mask mandate will be lifted although I cant think of a more appropriate place to wear a mask. 

For first-timers, understand that the exhibitor list is misleading. Example, if a room is listed for, let's say Wilson, there will be Wilson products. But also, there will be all of the electronics and cabling etc that's needed to form a system. So, the Wison room might also be showing McIntosh, or Pass, and Transparent, and Aurrender and so on. There might be a room sponsored by a cable company and then, of course, all of the electronics and speakers needed to complete the system. 

  As to the Chicago area audio stores that are represented, those mentioned above are only a few. There are more, all showing numerous products that they deal with. 

Lastly, the mask mandate in Il has been lifted.  Any mask requirement at the show will be Axponas' call. I haven't seen anything on the web site that mentions a change. Personally, I'm ok with it if it means a little extra protection.  If years past are any indication, the place can get pretty crowded. Packed elevators, hallways and rooms could be cause for extra caution. The show will be worth the aggravation.

Upon further review, Axponas website now says no proof of vaccine will be needed and masks will be recommended but not mandatory.

You have to ask :) ?

Having been to many AXPONA shows I absolutely love them.

Look at the vendor list and target the rooms that interest you the most. lots of industry experts will be there to talk shop.

with every conceivable system topology available it is a great way to discover a type of sound that you have never heard before and can gauge how well your system competes with the best of the best. also lots of LPs for sale in the expo hall.

i am chomping at the bit after missing the last two years and can’t wait !

The mask mandate is lifted, only wear a mask if YOU want to, no proof of vaccination will be required.

I live 30 minutes away and work 15 minutes away, I am going on Friday and Saturday, you can talk with manufacturers and dealers, it's a great place to ask all of the questions that we can't answer here.

Hopefully Kevin Deal will be there again, he was there 2 years ago also Dave from Raven audio was also there 2 years ago I wonder if they will meet up and chat.