T.H.E. Show---SoCal 2023--Hilton Orange County June 9th to 11th

[Mike Lavigne]

less than a mile from John Wayne Airport.......hooray!!!

might just go to this one as the airport is easy peasy. we'll see how well supported it is.

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[Gregadd]

Just a hop skip and a jump from Steves place. Also close in date to PAF.

 

[KeithR]

honestly, if it's like last year I might pass. this show has been sub par for awhile- although the LAOCAS I believe isn't trying to do a competitor show now.

 

[Mike Lavigne]

honestly, if it's like last year I might pass. this show has been sub par for awhile- although the LAOCAS I believe isn't trying to do a competitor show now.

that Newport/Orange County location might spur more action. much easier to access for out of towners. the old show was very popular near that spot.

i lost interest when it left that area. then there is the cost/benefit for the exhibitors. Denver/RMAF fell prey to that when it moved.

 

[Pokey77]

I'm hoping that the show will have a really good turnout from manufacturers and dealers this year. I live in town and would love to meet up with others like Keith and Steve and other locals; and it'd be cool to meet you Mike, I've really enjoyed reading about your TT and Tape adventures and also the Wadax thread.

Still not any real details as of yet.
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[chuck]

THE Show is on the LAOCAS calendar as their June 2023 event, members get a $5 discount on entry.

 

[gleeds]

honestly, if it's like last year I might pass. this show has been sub par for awhile- although the LAOCAS I believe isn't trying to do a competitor show now.

Keith, one thing I can say with confidence is the 2023 show in Costa Mesa will not be the same as last year. Last year, The Show team decided to hold the only show during the height of the Covid pandemic (kudos to them for that brave choice!). Due to that fact the turnout was incredibly low and the energy was bleak for obvious reasons. The Long Beach Hilton venue was also dog tired.

I personally scouted the new location in Costa Mesa and the hotel is much fresher and the location convenient to John Wayne International includes lots of terrific nearby restaurants. My sense is with Covid a shadow of what it was last year this year's event will bring increased exhibitor participation and newfound energy. Everybody let's give Maurice and Emiko the benefit of the doubt and make a strong turnout. God knows the greater LA area needs a show and June will be a great time to turn out and show our support.

I'm putting my money where my month is by featuring Westminster Labs in two rooms, one with Raihdo and the other with the superb Wolf Van Langa field coil/AMT hybrids. Songer Audio will also be there showing their full range, field coil speakers , most likely powered by the exquisite Takatsuki 300B integrated amplifier. As I learn of more attendees of interest to the members I'll post here.

 

[Pokey77]

Cross post on T.H.E. Show SoCal 2023

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[Pokey77]

Looks like the exhibitor list is starting to fill out and there are some interesting vendors that will be there.

 

[Pokey77]

Just received another updated exhibitor list.

 

[cjfrbw]

Does look like it might be possible to air drop into this one without spending 100 hours in a car in the great, steaming, concrete LA megalopolis.

 

[gleeds]

Does look like it might be possible to air drop into this one without spending 100 hours in a car in the great, steaming, concrete LA megalopolis.

There is very little traffic and sweet ocean air in Irvine, 35 miles south of LA. Fly into John Wayne International Airport (SNA) is the identifier, which is two miles from the venue. You will have a wonderful time! Gary

 

[asiufy]

We'll be there as well, with two rooms. Should be interested, and yes, hopefully better than last year!

 

[gleeds]

Fabio and Alex the venue is a big upgrade on Long Beach and the vendor mix looks strong and appears to be getting stronger everyday. Plus there are tons of good places to eat nearby, the venue is 10 minutes from John Wayne International and Covid has subsided so it cannot help but be much stronger than 2022! Glad Alma will you have a strong presence at the show and I'll see you there

 

[Mike Lavigne]

it's looking now more likely i will get to this show. hope so.

 

[asiufy]

Yeah Fabio visited the hotel and said the same thing, quite an upgrade over the last (tired) joint...
See you there!

 

[Pokey77]

Here is the latest updated partial exhibitors list.

 

[Pokey77]

Here's the newest.

 

[davidavdavid]

Funny that. I was not planning on attending, and then a good friend said 'Why don't you come out to LA and hang out the week before and then we head off to the show' ... honestly I could really use the break from family responsibilities. So, here I am going to be out in LA for a week of relaxation, sun, exercise food, concerts and a guided tour of NASA's JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory). What's a boy/geek to do? <toothy grin>

 

[KeithR]

Looks like a small show, fellas. Hope they sign up more rooms before go time.