High End Munich 2021 - 9th - 12th September 2021

[The Computer Audiophile]

Thanks Tom. I really hope things turn around by this new date. On the other hand, this doesn't put RMAF on solid ground.

[The Computer Audiophile]

6 minutes ago, DuckToller said:

When's RMAF and Axpona next year ?
I'd reckon they (MHE)  are looking for the First Mover Advantage ... ;-)

 

Munich is actually not first on this. RMAF has been scheduled for quite a while. This will put many people in a pinch. 

 

 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN INTERNATIONAL AUDIO FEST

OCTOBER 8, 2021 - OCTOBER 10, 2021
DENVER, COLORADO

 

SHOW HOURS:
TRADE ONLY: THURSDAY: 10AM-6PM
ALL: FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 10AM-6PM
SUNDAY: 10AM-4PM
GAYLORD ROCKIES RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER
6700 NORTH GAYLORD ROCKIES BLVD, AURORA, COLORADO 80019
720-452-6900

[The Computer Audiophile]

30 minutes ago, Miska said:

Sounds like some "travel fun". I'm considering to travel to RMAF for the first time... In a similar model like I've been visiting Munich High End so far.

If you make it to RMAF, let me know. Dinner is on me. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

I haven't made any travel plans or thought much about attending any of the shows this year. Even if Munich takes place in September, I'm still hesitant and not sure I'll go. We'll see. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

Just now, Kal Rubinson said:

 

I've already had the two jabs and I am not (yet) in the frame of mind to go in September.  Still waiting to see the relative time lines of herd immunity vs. appearance of new strains,

 

I'm also thinking about what the experience will be like right on the heels of all this. A fully masked four day show doesn't sound like much fun.

[The Computer Audiophile]

2 minutes ago, DuckToller said:

I actually have many doubts that it will happen in September 2021. The German pandemic crisis management hasn't been convincing during the start of the year. Factoring in the low predictability of strains/variants vs. vaccines, a international indoor mass event won"t have a lot of support, neither within the administration in Bavaria nor with the visitors.

The exhibitors otoh may be the ones with the biggest need to make it happen. Bad situation for them.

Very true. 

 

Factor in how expensive it is to ship thousands of pounds worth of gear to Munich and how far in advance this stuff needs to be sent / planned for, the possibility that one could ship stuff there and have to ship it back without a show taking place, etc... it's not looking good. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

51 minutes ago, austinpop said:

If I do go to a show, it'll much more likely be domestic - RMAF or AXPONA. Too soon for Europe. Not this year.

 

This raises an interesting topic I've thought about for the last several months. Is it rational to think that a domestic show is safer or better? To those in Munich, it's a domestic show :~)

 

This is obviously a topic that goes beyond audio shows, because foreign travel is a no-go for many, even though the foreign destination may be better. 

 

Anyway, not sure about any show for me this year. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

4 minutes ago, austinpop said:

It’s not so much the show, it’s the overseas travel, and possibility of being stranded or getting sick far away from home.

Ah. Understood.

[The Computer Audiophile]

Hi Guys, I think we’re all trying our best considering the situation. Let’s go easy on each other. It’s a fluid situation. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

THE HIGH END IS POSTPONED FROM SEPTEMBER 2021 TO MAY 2022 

The parallel event, the IPS – International Parts + Supply, is also postponed

The HIGH END 2021 trade show, planned to take place in Munich from September 9 to 12, 2021, has now been moved to May 2022 due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The HIGH END SOCIETY Service GmbH reached this decision after a reassessment of the current situation and in close cooperation with the Board of the HIGH END SOCIETY e.V.

The world’s leading audio trade show will therefore return to its usual spring timeslot and be held at the MOC Event Center in Munich from May 19 to 22, 2022. The IPS – International Parts + Supply event, which was due to be held alongside the HIGH END, has also be postponed until the new year and will open its doors for the first time on May 19 and 20, 2022.

Although the halls and atriums of the MOC are fully booked and a detailed hygiene and infection protection concept has been carefully developed, the organiser believes that taking this action at an early stage is necessary given the current situation. “We have prepared for the event extremely well and were confident that the HIGH END and the new IPS would be able to take place this autumn despite the changing conditions,” states Stefan Dreischärf, Managing Director of the event organiser, the company HIGH END SOCIETY Service GmbH. He regrets that all hi-fi fans will now have to wait even longer for the annual industry highlight due to the postponement. “That said, we have to adopt a far-sighted approach to maintain the trust of our exhibitors. Given the slow development on a global scale, we believe that the current situation is too uncertain. The risk of having to cancel the event at short notice is simply too high,” explains the experienced trade show manager.

Given that the pandemic is not being curbed as rapidly as hoped, nobody can foresee whether an international trade show would actually be able to take place with satisfying results for everyone involved in September. When planning and hosting their trade shows, Stefan Dreischärf and his team put everything into providing their exhibitors with optimal conditions for successful business. What’s more, the organiser is aware of its continued responsibility to protect the health of all parties involved and guarantee planning reliability. With the prospect that the current measures will have been significantly eased by next year, and global travel is therefore likely to be possible with no limitations, there is nothing to stop the HIGH END and IPS from providing a successful and enjoyable trade show experience in May 2022.

Information on the HIGH END

The HIGH END, the internationally renowned audio trade show, is the undisputed leader when it comes to impressively setting the tone for top-class music reproduction. It has been providing ideas and impetus for producers, sellers and consumers of high-quality consumer electronics for four decades. On the four days of the event in May, the entire world of audio experts and professionals will gather in Munich to visit hundreds of exhibitors from more than 40 different countries as they showcase their latest innovations in the halls and atriums of the MOC Event Center. 

Information on the IPS

The IPS perfectly complements the HIGH END, which has developed into the largest international hi-fi show and enjoys tremendous significance and international popularity within the audio industry. Taking place in a separate area of the MOC Event Center in parallel with the HIGH
END 2021, the event offers manufacturers of supply parts for the audio industry the ideal platform for establishing direct contact with their customers and showcasing their products in a presentation tailored to their target groups.

[The Computer Audiophile]

I'm not that interested in attending a show because wearing a mask for four days straight doesn't sound like fun to me. I wear one around here when I go out, but that's limited compared to 8 hours at a show. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

7 minutes ago, Priaptor said:

the sad truth is that most lay people wearing masks will also more likely #1 use masks that really have a low efficacy and #2 more importantly, are more likely to touch the mask/face/nose/eyes to make adjustments, scratch, etc

 

What's your source of this data and what's the increased risk?

[The Computer Audiophile]

1 hour ago, austinpop said:

Even though I'm fully vaccinated, I have no intention of attending large gatherings — with attendees flying in from all over the world! — until the global situation looks a lot better than it currently does.

 

So I think it was prudent of High-End Munich to postpone.

Agree. I'll be bleeding edge with my audio system, not my health :~)

[The Computer Audiophile]

31 minutes ago, Priaptor said:

Sorry DT this diatribe of Putzey is filled with mistakes. People really should understand just what they post about. 

If I say yours is filled with mistakes, then you’re both even. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

1 hour ago, Priaptor said:

No because my original post is facts without mistakes.

But I said you have mistakes without pointing to a single one. Just like you did with the other post. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

9 minutes ago, JoeWhip said:

When someone who disagrees with me tells me to do your own research, I am OUT.

It's that easy to get you to leave :~)