Florida Audio Expo 2020 is sold out!

**Mike** · December 23, 2019, 11:39 AM

With a 60% increase in exhibitor rooms over this year and an almost tripling of media coverage for 2020, the Florida Audio Expo 2020 is sold out! Our team worked incredibly hard the past 6 months to bring this incredible result.

Attendees can still get in for FREE!

Feb 7-9!

www.floridaaudioexpo.com

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**Kuoppis** · December 23, 2019, 11:58 AM

Amazing Mike, well done.

Nice to see your hard work paying off.

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**Big B** · December 23, 2019, 12:07 PM

I look forward to coming to the show. I have booked my Florida time this year on that side of the pond in preparation of going to that show.

**MPW** · December 23, 2019, 12:22 PM

What are you planning for your room(s) this year Mike?

**nicoff** · December 23, 2019, 12:27 PM

Congrats to all the organizers. Great achievement. Not only are exhibitors at full capacity, but entrance is free! Talk about sharing good sounds with folks that may have never had a chance to experience it.

**Mike** · December 23, 2019, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by MPW

What are you planning for your room(s) this year Mike?

It’s all still coming together, but I took the second biggest room for:

Magico M6’s
Q-Sub 18’s
Luxman M900u monos
Luxman C900u preamp
Luxman D10x CD/SACD/DAC (trying hard to have this ready)
Avid Acutus Turntable
Avid Phonostage
AudioQuest Cables and Power Conditioning
Critical Mass Olympus Rack

ALL of the above mentioned vendors reached out to me prior to May to coordinate a “big” room together. They were all very proactive.

Room 2 (standard sized room):

Fyne Audio 702 Speakers
Viva integrated amp (their top dog - the 845 model)
VPI HW40
Luxman EQ500 phono
Shunyata Sigma cables
Shunyata power conditioner

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**Mike** · December 23, 2019, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by Kuoppis

Amazing Mike, well done.

Nice to see your hard work paying off.

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Thanks. We have a tremendous team. It really is a team effort. Lots of moving parts.

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**MPW** · December 23, 2019, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

It’s all still coming together, but I took the second biggest room for:

Magico M6’s
Q-Sub 18’s
Luxman M900u monos
Luxman C900u preamp
Luxman D10x CD/SACD/DAC (trying hard to have this ready)
Avid Acutus Turntable
Avid Phonostage
AudioQuest Cables and Power Conditioning
Critical Mass Olympus Rack

ALL of the above mentioned vendors reached out to me prior to May to coordinate a “big” room together. They were all very proactive.

Room 2 (standard sized room):

Fyne Audio 702 Speakers
Viva integrated amp (their top dog - the 845 model)
VPI HW40
Luxman EQ500 phono
Shunyata Sigma cables
Shunyata power conditioner

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I just might need to find a ticket to Florida! Magico M6 with Luxman should be amazing and I've been wanting to hear the Fyne's.

**Kuoppis** · December 23, 2019, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

It’s all still coming together, but I took the second biggest room for:

Magico M6’s
Q-Sub 18’s
Luxman M900u monos
Luxman C900u preamp
Luxman D10x CD/SACD/DAC (trying hard to have this ready)
Avid Acutus Turntable
Avid Phonostage
AudioQuest Cables and Power Conditioning
Critical Mass Olympus Rack

ALL of the above mentioned vendors reached out to me prior to May to coordinate a “big” room together. They were all very proactive.

Room 2 (standard sized room):

Fyne Audio 702 Speakers
Viva integrated amp (their top dog - the 845 model)
VPI HW40
Luxman EQ500 phono
Shunyata Sigma cables
Shunyata power conditioner

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Amazing rooms Mike! I bet your rooms will garner top honors at the show.

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**Kuoppis** · December 23, 2019, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

Thanks. We have a tremendous team. It really is a team effort. Lots of moving parts.

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That is true. You want to do something small, you can do it alone. You want to achieve something major, you’ll need to a team to pull it off.

**Mike** · December 23, 2019, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by Kuoppis

That is true. You want to do something small, you can do it alone. You want to achieve something major, you’ll need to a team to pull it off.

True.

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**AJ Soundfield** · December 23, 2019, 05:23 PM

Hopefully its not snowing and bitter cold here like it was this Feb and we get shorts weather instead.
Oh wait...

**still-one** · December 23, 2019, 06:09 PM

Way to go Mike.

**Mike** · December 23, 2019, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by still-one

Way to go Mike.

Thanks. It was a team effort.

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**Oly** · December 23, 2019, 07:33 PM

Way to go Mike. While other shows are struggling, the FAE is going strong.

**Mike** · December 23, 2019, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by Oly

Way to go Mike. While other shows are struggling, the FAE is going strong.

Thanks!

**Ritmo** · December 25, 2019, 08:49 AM

Well done to the FAE team! This event takes a lot of work to organize and run. Clearly, the success of the first show last year and very positive press/attendee reviews helped propelled the growth of 60% for 2020.

And, don’t forget the show is FREE!

Certainly looking forward to it!

**wisnon** · December 26, 2019, 11:01 AM

nice

**AJ Soundfield** · December 26, 2019, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by wisnon

nice

Booked?

**Elberoth** · December 26, 2019, 01:25 PM

Wow, congrats !

**wisnon** · December 26, 2019, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by AJ Soundfield

Booked?

Cant this year as will be on holiday in London with the family. Next year 2021 is my target.

**Calvin** · December 26, 2019, 03:28 PM

This looks like a lot of fun. Hoping to make it ourselves.

**SCAudiophile** · December 29, 2019, 09:59 AM

Yes,...hoping to make it as well but just checked the hotel rates and the small number of rooms on the group rate code are sold out. It's looking like $287-$299 per night plus tax.
Just cannot rationalize that....

Mike: Is there a way that the hotels can add more rooms under whatever the rate code was?

**Mike** · December 29, 2019, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by SCAudiophile

Yes,...hoping to make it as well but just checked the hotel rates and the small number of rooms on the group rate code are sold out. It's looking like $287-$299 per night plus tax.
Just cannot rationalize that....

Mike: Is there a way that the hotels can add more rooms under whatever the rate code was?

We had rooms for $199 for 10 months. Unfortunately, those who waited, will see a more expensive room rate. Once we sold out exhibitor rooms, the hotel was free to charge what they wanted. There are other surrounding hotels you may want to investigate.

**Mike** · December 29, 2019, 10:37 AM

Just checked and the block of rooms for FAE is sold out. The higher rate now applies. As I said, there are other local hotels. For the future, I highly recommend booking early.

**SCAudiophile** · December 29, 2019, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

We had rooms for $199 for 10 months. Unfortunately, those who waited, will see a more expensive room rate. Once we sold out exhibitor rooms, the hotel was free to charge what they wanted. There are other surrounding hotels you may want to investigate.

Thanks Mike,...unfortunately that's a busy time of year at the day job and I'll be crisscrossing with several trips in January and February to Turkey, the UK, India and Singapore hoping to make it back for that show. Seems there are many Airbnb options in the area at reasonable prices and some other hotels. Fingers crossed hoping to make it back,....

**UltraFast69** · December 29, 2019, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by SCAudiophile

Thanks Mike,...unfortunately that's a busy time of year at the day job and I'll be crisscrossing with several trips in January and February to Turkey, the UK, India and Singapore hoping to make it back for that show. Seems there are many Airbnb options in the area at reasonable prices and some other hotels. Fingers crossed hoping to make it back,....

Mark, the AirBnB seems to be better than hotels especially when you need a car anyway.

I just started to do this on my trips and have literally saved thousands.

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**SCAudiophile** · December 29, 2019, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by UltraFast69

Mark, the AirBnB seems to be better than hotels especially when you need a car anyway.

I just started to do this on my trips and have literally saved thousands.

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Good point, definitely agree. Hopefully can make it back to the US in time from work travel to hit what looks to be a great event!

**Mike** · December 31, 2019, 01:39 PM

https://www.theabsolutesound.com/art...comin-to-town/

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**CPP** · January 1, 2020, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by AJ Soundfield

Hopefully its not snowing and bitter cold here like it was this Feb and we get shorts weather instead.
Oh wait...

I'm Predicting 76/53 for Sat and Sun. A little rain on Friday, but its flip flop and shorts weather.

**sleepysurf** · January 1, 2020, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by SCAudiophile

... It's looking like $287-$299 per night plus tax.
Just cannot rationalize that....

I just searched Tripadvisor for hotels in the Tampa Westshore district, and there are many available, including some with rates as low as $120 (plus tax). Can likely find something even more inexpensive a bit farther out, and just Uber/Lyft back and forth if you don't want to rent a car.

**Ritmo** · January 3, 2020, 06:37 PM

The Expo is just over a month away! What a great way to start 2020!

**PMCH** · January 4, 2020, 01:24 AM

Glad I got my reservation for the Embassy Suites a while ago. Getting up in the morning and just walking down the halls to show rooms last year was as fun and easy as it gets. I am looking forward to this years sold out show again this year.

**Ritmo** · January 20, 2020, 05:58 PM

FL Audio Expo is just a little over 2 weeks away!

**the professor** · January 20, 2020, 07:31 PM

YAY!!!!!

Looking forward to it!!!

**Big B** · January 21, 2020, 12:31 AM

Me too.

**Dizzie** · January 24, 2020, 02:20 PM

I just took my first look at the list of exhibitors. Awesome! Well done Mike.

**Mike** · January 24, 2020, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Dizzie

I just took my first look at the list of exhibitors. Awesome! Well done Mike.

Thanks. We all worked hard this year and have some wonderful exhibitors.

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**Bruce** · January 25, 2020, 10:24 PM

Good luck with the Show and Kudos on the sellout!

--last one I attended in Florida was the Stereophile one on the early 90's -the Doral? It was the launch of the Wilson Slamms --we all bussed

to Peter McGraths to hear the Speaker. After the pre chat blurb /etc he announced we are about to witness full toned music and sonic power like few before it.

The packed room fell silent for this experience to leave us in awe.

He played Christy Moore King Puck CD

!-- God Bless his cotton socks!--at least I recall that -but not much else from that Show

But I've attended other Presentations by Peter--he is a real Gentleman

I notice you no longer Rep Constellation-- trust an amiable parting--just if you needed to discuss anything--call David Payes -he is the Boss there.

As a US Naim dealer -I see the Feb 2020 Naim price list is out-I hope the US Agent can get the brand some more leverage there--Good luck

Good listening,

Bruce

**Mike** · January 25, 2020, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Bruce

Good luck with the Show and Kudos on the sellout!

--last one I attended in Florida was the Stereophile one on the early 90's -the Doral? It was the launch of the Wilson Slamms --we all bussed

to Peter McGraths to hear the Speaker. After the pre chat blurb /etc he announced we are about to witness full toned music and sonic power like few before it.

The packed room fell silent for this experience to leave us in awe.

He played Christy Moore King Puck CD

!-- God Bless his cotton socks!--at least I recall that -but not much else from that Show

But I've attended other Presentations by Peter--he is a real Gentleman

I notice you no longer Rep Constellation-- trust an amiable parting--just if you needed to discuss anything--call David Payes -he is the Boss there.

As a US Naim dealer -I see the Feb 2020 Naim price list is out-I hope the US Agent can get the brand some more leverage there--Good luck

Good listening,

Bruce

Thanks Bruce. Oh yes, no issues, I just looked at the numbers after three years and decided to Jack Welsh things. I love the brand, the rep is great and the sound of the Constellation products. But the numbers don’t lie. It didn’t sell in 3 years (let’s chalk it up to my failure). I can’t tie up $$$ on the floor if none of my clients want it. I called Irv (Constellation) last week and had a nice chat. He asked me to stay on, but I told him the numbers don’t lie. Again, I’ll take the blame for the numbers. But this is business.

As for NAIM, I haven’t seen any new price list. Are big price increases are coming for NAIM and Focal in Feb? Who knows? With Focal/NAIM taking over Audio Plus, things were rocky last year, but they have their act together now. My new rep is fantastic. Really down to earth and helpful.

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**Kuoppis** · January 26, 2020, 04:46 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

Thanks Bruce. Oh yes, no issues, I just looked at the numbers after three years and decided to Jack Welsh things. I love the brand, the rep is great and the sound of the Constellation products. But the numbers don’t lie. It didn’t sell in 3 years (let’s chalk it up to my failure). I can’t tie up $$$ on the floor if none of my clients want it. I called Irv (Constellation) last week and had a nice chat. He asked me to stay on, but I told him the numbers don’t lie. Again, I’ll take the blame for the numbers. But this is business.

As for NAIM, I haven’t seen any new price list. Are big price increases are coming for NAIM and Focal in Feb? Who knows? With Focal/NAIM taking over Audio Plus, things were rocky last year, but they have their act together now. My new rep is fantastic. Really down to earth and helpful.

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Interesting to hear you’re dropping Constellation, Mike. Thought you love the sound. But of course, I understand it’s a business decision.

What will be replacing Constellation in your line-up?

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**Mike** · January 26, 2020, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by Kuoppis

Interesting to hear you’re dropping Constellation, Mike. Thought you love the sound. But of course, I understand it’s a business decision.

What will be replacing Constellation in your line-up?

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I do love the sound. It’s purely a business decision. You just can’t keep that kind of money tied up on the floor when no one is even asking about it or when you demo, they always want to buy one of your other brands. I’ll announce it’s replacement in the next month or so.

**Mike** · January 26, 2020, 08:12 AM

Back to the Florida Audio Expo....

Make sure you register if you’re coming. Although not required, it helps us with a numbers count.

**wisnon** · January 26, 2020, 03:24 PM

Wish I could make it....

**AJR** · January 30, 2020, 09:31 AM

One of these days I will attend

**Hounddog** · January 30, 2020, 03:12 PM

I will be there on Sunday only and have registered.

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**Mike** · January 30, 2020, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by Hounddog

I will be there on Sunday only and have registered.

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See you soon!

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**a.wayne** · January 30, 2020, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by wisnon

Wish I could make it again ...

Corrected.!

**a.wayne** · January 30, 2020, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by Bruce

Good luck with the Show and Kudos on the sellout!

--last one I attended in Florida was the Stereophile one on the early 90's -the Doral? It was the launch of the Wilson Slamms --we all bussed

to Peter McGraths to hear the Speaker. After the pre chat blurb /etc he announced we are about to witness full toned music and sonic power like few before it.

The packed room fell silent for this experience to leave us in awe.

He played Christy Moore King Puck CD

!-- God Bless his cotton socks!--at least I recall that -but not much else from that Show

But I've attended other Presentations by Peter--he is a real Gentleman

I notice you no longer Rep Constellation-- trust an amiable parting--just if you needed to discuss anything--call David Payes -he is the Boss there.

As a US Naim dealer -I see the Feb 2020 Naim price list is out-I hope the US Agent can get the brand some more leverage there--Good luck

Good listening,

Bruce

Attended and exhibited at that show , it was @the Doral in 1994 , great show and well attended ...

Regards

**Mike** · February 2, 2020, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by a.wayne

Corrected.!

https://floridaaudioexpo.com/exhibitors-2020/

Quite an impressive list if I do say so myself.

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