Montreal Show?

I don't think anything is irrelevant to those who enjoy it. As is the case with any show its only relevant to those who attend and in this case seeing as you didn't attend its only irrevelant to you. I stand corrected - its obviously relevant enough for you to comment on...

It isn't the biggest show on the planet but this may not be the best forum to decide its relevance. It takes place in Montreal, Quebec, and a substantial number of the people in attendance speak French. There isn't a lot of French on Audiogon. Also the show is in Canada and while there are Canadians on Audiogon there are not that many I am one).

If the show is irrelevant than I imagine it is the retailers, who will decide that.

Sorry for any misunderstanding Rgd.

My comments are relevant to its' irrelevance.

I might have went if I had known about it.

Well, it wasn't a "yawner" but it was less well attended by manufacturers and distributors. This is not a surprise - the CES in Vegas this year was down hugely in attendance and exhibitors. It's just the way the Economy is going right now. Some of the best distributors were there.
In a consumer show like this one, the manufacturers and distributors can be represented by their retailers in the area - in this case, Montreal. Most of the good dealers had rooms, and even though their suppliers were not exhibiting there, they may have contributed to the cost of the room and sent a representative.
There were lots of people cramming into the rooms, as usual. Since the show was smaller, they had time to go back and visit their favourite rooms again.