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    Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Feb 17-19

    Florida Audio Show and TLC Announce Breaking Audiophile News! - YouTube


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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Looking forward to it.
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Mike ,

    Are you still presenting your new Ribbon speaker offering ...?


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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Quote Originally Posted by a.wayne View Post
    Mike ,

    Are you still presenting your new Ribbon speaker offering ...?


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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Look forward to the show!
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Me too. I hope I can make it!
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Hope? All ok Jock?
    It's gonna be huge...

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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    We purchased our tickets to the "Expo" well over a month ago.
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    This fall (pun intended), I fell and tried to bust up a concrete driveway with my head. I did not succeed.

    I'm recovering well, and according to my neurologist will get back to 100%, but it's a slow process.

    I'm definitely planning on being there. I have my hotel room booked.
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Jock - Glad you are doing better and are on your way to being 100% healthy. Hope to see you in Feb! I’ll save you a seat at the bar!
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Quote Originally Posted by the professor View Post
    This fall (pun intended), I fell and tried to bust up a concrete driveway with my head. I did not succeed.

    I'm recovering well, and according to my neurologist will get back to 100%, but it's a slow process.

    I'm definitely planning on being there. I have my hotel room booked.
    Hi Jock,

    I’m so sorry to hear about your fall and wishing you a full and speedy recovery. I hope you have a great time at the Audio Expo!

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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    FYI, for any classical music fans attending, the Florida Orchestra has a concert Fri, Jan 17, in Tampa featuring Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, with pianist Joyce Yang... https://the.floridaorchestra.org/222...maninoff/straz That concert will also be performed in St. Petersburg and Clearwater respectively, on Sat and Sun.
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Quote Originally Posted by the professor View Post
    This fall (pun intended), I fell and tried to bust up a concrete driveway with my head. I did not succeed.

    I'm recovering well, and according to my neurologist will get back to 100%, but it's a slow process.

    I'm definitely planning on being there. I have my hotel room booked.
    Good to hear. Was going to suggest hiring a neurologist to fix the driveway and a concrete contractor to fix the noggin. See you soon.

    cheers,

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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Exhibitors - Florida Audio Expo


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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Look forward to the expo.
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Can’t make it this year. Wife’s Birthday and other travel plans interfere. 😢
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Quote Originally Posted by crwilli View Post
    Can’t make it this year. Wife’s Birthday and other travel plans interfere. Florida Audio Expo 2023
    We have maxed out our exhibitor allotment of rooms and actually had to get 7 more exhibit rooms from the hotel. We’ve been turning away last minute Lou’s for the past couple of weeks. If a manufacturer/distributor isn’t at the show, they will seriously be missing out on incredible coverage and free press! I believe we have 77 rooms, nearly double from 2022. Double the ad spend for attracting attendees. We also have 42 press coming….I believe that is the most for any show. Florida Audio Expo 2023. We are also accepting the YouTuber guys with open arms, setting up empty rooms for them to do their wrap up’s, interviews, meet with people. Watch for the other shows to now copy us on that front. LOL.


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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Quote Originally Posted by crwilli View Post
    Can’t make it this year. Wife’s Birthday and other travel plans interfere. 😢
    Looks like the right priority . However, we'll miss you!
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Quote Originally Posted by crwilli View Post
    Can’t make it this year. Wife’s Birthday and other travel plans interfere. 😢
    Sorry to hear, hopefully next year.

    2 weeks to go...

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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    53 press coming now. FAR more than any other show.

    So many debuts at the show this year.


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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    53 press coming now. FAR more than any other show. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
    That's terrific, Mike! Best of Luck on the show. Lot's of hard work. Don't forget to ENJOY IT!

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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Look forward to the show. Always a very friendly environment with plenty of good systems and audio friends. And, this will be the largest yet!
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481

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    Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.

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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Partly cloudy throws me off a bit ....!!
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Quote Originally Posted by a.wayne View Post
    Partly cloudy throws me off a bit ....!!
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    We have maxed out our exhibitor allotment of rooms and actually had to get 7 more exhibit rooms from the hotel. We’ve been turning away last minute Lou’s for the past couple of weeks. If a manufacturer/distributor isn’t at the show, they will seriously be missing out on incredible coverage and free press! I believe we have 77 rooms, nearly double from 2022. Double the ad spend for attracting attendees. We also have 42 press coming….I believe that is the most for any show. Florida Audio Expo 2023. We are also accepting the YouTuber guys with open arms, setting up empty rooms for them to do their wrap up’s, interviews, meet with people. Watch for the other shows to now copy us on that front. LOL.


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    Several years ago when Mike went full time at Suncoast and announced the Tampa show, some knucklehead posted a flamer that portended doom for the show because Mike didn't know what he was doing or getting into. At the time, I think I responded with words to the effect that this guy obviously had never met Mike. I wonder what he would say now? What a huge success the show has become. Never a doubt in my mind. Great job.

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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Quote Originally Posted by Cincy2 View Post
    Several years ago when Mike went full time at Suncoast and announced the Tampa show, some knucklehead posted a flamer that portended doom for the show because Mike didn't know what he was doing or getting into. At the time, I think I responded with words to the effect that this guy obviously had never met Mike. I wonder what he would say now? What a huge success the show has become. Never a doubt in my mind. Great job.

    Eric
    Thank you Eric. It means a lot coming from someone as successful in life and business such as yourself.

    Both guys were named Bill. Both in the industry for decades. One even outlined our failure and ultimate demise in detail long before CovidFlorida Audio Expo 2023.

    Anyway, both were wrong even with Covid! Both apologized publicly. We’ve moved on and I sincerely hope they can both attend one day. Don’t even think about them to be honest.

    We have a GREAT team behind the scenes. Sue, Denise, Bart and the entire Florida show team.

    Our radio ads across the state are running starting today. Jazz and classical stations will be playing them. We have done many things no other show does to attract a broad audience.

    The fun begins next week!


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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Quote Originally Posted by Cincy2 View Post
    Several years ago when Mike went full time at Suncoast and announced the Tampa show, some knucklehead posted a flamer that portended doom for the show because Mike didn't know what he was doing or getting into. At the time, I think I responded with words to the effect that this guy obviously had never met Mike. I wonder what he would say now? What a huge success the show has become. Never a doubt in my mind. Great job.

    Eric
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    Thank you Eric. It means a lot coming from someone as successful in life and business such as yourself.

    Both guys were named Bill. Both in the industry for decades. One even outlined our failure and ultimate demise in detail long before CovidFlorida Audio Expo 2023.

    Anyway, both were wrong even with Covid! Both apologized publicly. We’ve moved on and I sincerely hope they can both attend one day. Don’t even think about them to be honest.

    We have a GREAT team behind the scenes. Sue, Denise, Bart and the entire Florida show team.

    Our radio ads across the state are running starting today. Jazz and classical stations will be playing them. We have done many things no other show does to attract a broad audience.

    The fun begins next week!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Thank you Eric. It means a lot coming from someone as successful in life and business such as yourself.

    Both guys were named Bill. Both in the industry for decades. One even outlined our failure and ultimate demise in detail long before CovidFlorida Audio Expo 2023.

    Anyway, both were wrong even with Covid! Both apologized publicly. We’ve moved on and I sincerely hope they can both attend one day. Don’t even think about them to be honest.

    We have a GREAT team behind the scenes. Sue, Denise, Bart and the entire Florida show team.

    Our radio ads across the state are running starting today. Jazz and classical stations will be playing them. We have done many things no other show does to attract a broad audience.

    The fun begins next week!


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    Mike from everything you have said I am sure you guys will deliver a better and more successful show this year. With the demise of RMAF the Florida Show has the potential for becoming the standard in the US.

    I do find your comment regarding placing your radio ads on Jazz and Classical stations a bit humorous . Those two genres of music are the lowest selling/streamed in the US. Their proponents might also be two of the most loyal and most capable of purchasing the systems that we be shown at the show.
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    One week!
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Guys, will we be doing dinner again on Saturday evening? If so, please add me to the list.
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

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    We have maxed out our exhibitor allotment of rooms and actually had to get 7 more exhibit rooms from the hotel. We’ve been turning away last minute Lou’s for the past couple of weeks. If a manufacturer/distributor isn’t at the show, they will seriously be missing out on incredible coverage and free press! I believe we have 77 rooms, nearly double from 2022. Double the ad spend for attracting attendees. We also have 42 press coming….I believe that is the most for any show. Florida Audio Expo 2023. We are also accepting the YouTuber guys with open arms, setting up empty rooms for them to do their wrap up’s, interviews, meet with people. Watch for the other shows to now copy us on that front. LOL.


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    Sounds like Florida might be the place to visit next year for the show. Mike, what is the weather like in sunny Florida at this time of year?
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    Sounds like Florida might be the place to visit next year for the show. Mike, what is the weather like in sunny Florida at this time of year?
    It sure is! Mid to high 70’s (23-25c) and sunny.


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    Great video. Thanks for posting!

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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    If anyone is interested, I made our show playlist available on Qobuz.

    Just search under playlists:

    “Suncoast Audio - Florida Show”


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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

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    If anyone is interested, I made our show playlist available on Qobuz.

    Just search under playlists:

    “Suncoast Audio - Florida Show”


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    Can't find this one - still available?
    Yes.




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    If anyone is interested, I made our show playlist available on Qobuz.

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    “Suncoast Audio - Florida Show”
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