RMAF Permanently Shuttered

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I was browsing the CANJAM SoCal thread at Head-Fi this morning when I read that RMAF had been canceled. I assumed that meant the obvious–that concerns about COVID had mounted to the point that the show is being postponed again or pushed to next year. Unfortunately, the truth is a lot more sobering:

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I attended RMAF 2019 and got to hear Dark Side of the Moon on vinyl on Sonus Faber’s flagship speakers. I got to see Wilson speakers not on the pages of Stereophile. And, of course, there was a solid head-fi presence there as well.

That show was a highlight of my time in this hobby, and I have been looking forward to attending future shows. I never expected the plug would be pulled permanently. I’m gutted.

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RIP to one of my favorite US shows, great gear, great people, always fun for both 2ch and personal audio. Sad that they decided to permanently close doors

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Here are a few highlights from my 2019 show:

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Can you imagine having a business model where you only produce revenue once per year…and then have to cancel one year?

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The hobby feels like an M C Escher drawing when it comes to attracting new ears.

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Denver is also a real fun city. You can go to a festival, go see some sports, go to a few breweries, and all do it in a walk.

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I have no doubt there will be a successor when things stabilize further. The question is where and when (hopefully in a more accessible city to international travellers)

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