I’m not normally one who enjoys going to large events (I prefer the cold dark confines of my studio) but there is something unique about CanJam - the iconic Head-Fi trade show - that represses my usual reservations. Whether it’s being able to try out newly announced equipment or headphones and amps that I otherwise wouldn’t be able to try, even if show conditions aren’t the most ideal for making an assessment, or nerding out with fellow audiophiles - as well as the manufacturers, there’s an important element of community to these events that cuts across what is typically a more solitary experience in headphone listening.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://headphones.com/blogs/reviews/canjam-socal-2021-day-one-impressions-including-audeze-lcd-5