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no doubt stephen is plugged into the rmanufacturer/distributer rationale for cost no object exhibition rooms. it may be useful to 'unpack' this rationale. and make it problematic: does such an approach yield the hoped for results? is this the direction the industry, should take to ensure its own perpetuation and growth?
I wonder if it is time fo rethink the notion of a unitary audio industry and for those mfg, etc who believe the future lies with an approach aimed at broadening the audiophile base by exibiting equipment priced for people who are either not interested or with limited resources ( not merely reallocating their resources) and the 'younger' generation to have an alternative space to view products that are not beyond their reach, but within their grasp. no doubt the exibition space would be modest and less 'sexy', to use one of stephen's favorite words, .but it would provide a welcoming venue for marginalized audiophiles as well as the younger generation.
is such an alternative fiscally viable? would there be sufficient turnout to justify the time. money and effort, even for a 'peoples' space? no doubt there are other variables to bring into the calculus,. but if there is no dare, there is no win.
jjudy thinkin'