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Even though I'm only about 3 hours away I have never attended, but this year they've been promoting an audio swap meet so I'm thinking I should load up the car and try to clear off a shelf or two.
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am going to the midwest audio fest. will have some items to barter /sale.
See you there.
On the PE forum there is always a great deal of discussion about the DIY speaker competition, and the entrants are almost all home designs. The swap meet part of it appears to be something that was held by a local audiophile at his home that he has now been allowed to conduct as part of the PE event.
Anyway, if I do attend I was most likely going to be looking at bringing raw drivers to sell, and would be looking for the ever elusive Grommes 215BA, EVa15 or A20 amp, or possibly a Rappaport power amp. It's highly unlikely that I'll find any one of those pieces there, but I would expect there to be a good crowd there for selling raw drivers.
I have heard good things about the local audiophile's swap meets.
That may well make it worth the trip.
Let us know how it is if you go.
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We hi fi stereo collectors are a dying breed; to be sure. With less than 1 % of the population appreciating sound equipment, every venue to buy and sell needs our attention. The hobby needs our attention and to be tended to...
When my children were in high school, they each received a stereo system, including stereo tube amp, turntable and vinyl from me. As they attended college, ipods and mp3 players became the "new sound system" of choice. Each child gave back their gifted systems preferring the new "privatized" medium, but, with the clear understanding that vinyl and tubes sounded better than any digital formats then available. They also know that their digital formats sound great playing through tube amps and vintage stereo systems.
When docking stations became available, we quickly saw some tube amps incorporated into the docking systems. I was hoping the trend would grow, as the "stereo" hobby stateside was/is dwindling. Locally, a few years back, a Pennsylvania stereo "salon" dealer put on their first swap meet at a nearby summer camp location. With word of mouth and a bit of advertising, only a few "exhibitors" attended. The sponsoring stereo shop had a huge assortment available, including Manley amps and some cool docking station systems. Alas, the public turnout was minimal, with the shop reps not too happy. Still vowing to have another show, there was not to be another show...We are still waiting...
The esteemed Kutztown, PA Antique Radio shows at the Renningers Farmer's Market have become true audio "Happenings" occurring twice a year, in May and September. May I remind you all that their first show had very few "exhibitors" or attendees. By the third show event, the popularity grew to widespread, even national attendance. These antique radio events became overwhelmingly popular among the hifi crowds, as you all may have heard or seen via these forums. In fact, the last decade proves that stereo equipment collectors have just as many devotees attending as the radio collecting crowd, both from an exhibiting and public attending standpoint. With 100-150 or more "exhibitors" and literally thousands of attendees at each show, their modest, humble beginnings have matured into real events. Many exhibitors gather and set up sound systems for all to appreciate. Almost every other table is playing music or demonstrating gear.
So, any simple swap meet can expand and grow. With schools cancelling "humanities" programs and the audio-visual world seemingly concentrating around computer systems, personal "smart" phones or the few home theater systems, the next generation needs encouragement. Spread the word. Embrace the guitar and music equipment events. All musicians, even the young ones, know a bit about tubes and DIY audio potential. Spread the word and attend. Just like we used to say at the hamfests(amateur radio swapmeets, not barbecues), "You never know what you can find here..." unless you go...
I live very near Parts Express and shop there often. The midwest audiofest (and Parts Express)is slanted toward car audio and pro audio. This is the first year for the audio swap. My guess is it won't include much home audio gear. Not sure I would gamble a 3 hour drive for it. You will likely be disappointed.
Unfortunately I'll be out of town so won't be able to report back if it is worthwhile.
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Freak out...Far out...In out....
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