Consumer Electronic Show ?

My understanding it that you have to identify yourself as an industry professional to get in. However, friendly dealers will sometimes lend you an affiliation to overcome this barrier. From reading show reports, I gather there is usually lots of interesting audio stuff, but you'll have to resist all the other consumer electronics temptations at the show.

its not worth it even if you are a dealer.

you will have more fun going to the show than you will listening to your own stereo systems. the chance to meet and talk to designers and owners of "boutique" audio companies is one reason to attend this show. you may get lucky and hear something you look. you will also find about components you never heard of and be exposed to some of the latest technology. what is there not to like ??

Mrtennis
Will I be able to get in ?

Shows usually have separate days for the trade and the public. If you can attend, I think it's a fun way to spend an afternoon for the reasons noted by Mrtennis. It's great to get a chance to talk to people who know a lot about products and new, emerging technologies and design. There will be few people who are all talk and marketing hype, or who have an attitude that fails to recognize who the real customer is; however there will be an equal number of nice, approachable, knowledgeable people who can provide a lot of valuable information. That fact alone may give you insights into what the better brands might be.