I found this lovable guy curled up around a very big tube amp.

Not sure whose idea it was to put gigantic scissors in Michael Fremer's hands. Luckily, everything worked out. No CDs were harmed. The ribbon was cut, marking the start of the 2nd annual T.H.E. Show Newport Beach.

John Atkinson and Bill Leebens catching some rays.

There's live entertainment from noon to 6pm, daily, at the poolside bar. Isn't that great? Shouldn't every hi-fi show be set around a pool?

As Jason Victor Serinus mentioned last week, T.H.E. Show Newport Beach is now being held at two hotels&#151the larger Hilton (T.H.E. Show Newport West) and the Atrium (T.H.E. Show Newport East), shown here.