RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss

This is my first time to attend. Was looking forward to check out MBL. Its so disappointing they backed out.

This year, I go to RMAF ready to make a purchase. Last year Vapor Audio made me rethink not only what is possible at a price point, but what's possible period from a loudspeakers. We'll see if it was a fluke or not, but hearing whatever they bring is my personal "must hear".

There are a few other contenders, but they either go beyond my budget, or have compromises I'd prefer not to accept.

Wondering why Avalon has not been present at any shows in the US that I can tell in the last year or so. Especially RMAF knowing it is in their back yard. Anyone know why?

I can't attend but hope someone could listen to the Verity parsifal ovation in comparison to the Acoustic Zen crescendo and Magico S3 if showing. I heard that Rockport won't be there so I guess an Atria comparison is out.

Assuming Avalon is still thriving (don't know offhand), my take is these shows tend to benefit smaller vendors with more limited distribution channels, or those who sell direct to customer via internet the most. Brands that are more easily heard live already at dealers say in larger metro areas at least would seem to have less to gain. Maybe Avalon just decided its not worth it for them in that they seem to be pretty well established with dealers.

Now if a dealer shows there, then maybe they show Avalon as well as other lines they want to push. Maybe.