AXPONA 25 Day 1: BIG GEAR, WILD SETUPS, and CELEBRITY Sightings!

Day 1 at AXPONA 2025 is in the books, and I’m bringing you the best, weirdest, and most exciting gear I saw on the show floor! From jaw-dropping high-end setups to clever new products that might actually be game-changers, this is a first look through the eyes (and ears) of an everyday audio enthusiast. And who knows what YouTube Audio Stars you might run into? There is one way to find out.... WATCH THIS VIDEO and see if you recognize anyone!
Thanks for watching! If you like what I'm doing here... PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and do all that other YOUTUBE stuff.
What audio company's room would be at the TOP OF YOUR LIST if YOU were at Axpona this year? Put it in the COMMENTS below!
MORE COOL STUFF!!!
MY AUDIOPHILE EDC...
The Flashlight:
CRKT CEO Knife:
GERBER box cutter:
Record Doctor Record Clamp:
KOBALT Wire Stripper:
PROSTER Stylus Force Tracing Gauge:
HUDSON HI-FI STORE:

[SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Bob! Thanks a bunch for the shout out!

[sunnyfawn]

Really cool! Thank you for taking us with you!

[johnboard]

This is one of your best ever! Great job.

[donliesman]

Looks like way more cool stuff than what I saw at SWAF. Thanks, looking forward to
day 2.

[scottbaylor]

Awesome. Looks good. Have a great time.

[mikegallagher]

THANK YOU Bob Steve IS the man.. And you are as well !!!!

[DavidAnonymous-jv]

Looks fun. Subscriber from Croton Ohio.

[CarlVanDoren]

Like the unaffordable ⚙️
Makes me laugh inside 😊

[timd]

The Fender sunburst turntable looks sick!

[oskvr]

Awesome man. How did the Margules system sound? I’ve been so interested in that brand but of course I’ve never heard the amps

[vulcangunner]

Great video Bob, thanks for the look-see! This appears an exciting event for sure!

[sloopjohnb]

One of your best videos. Really well done.

[FunFiEmpire]

Thank you so much for the overview of Axpona! For those who can't be there it's like we get to spend the day with a real celebrity (you)!

[SteveP-nr]

God work Bob! Make sure you take notes.

[dtracyss]

Lenny is a Krazy Dude, you Fit Right In Brother!!!
As well as Kevin, and the rest of those guys in the Killer Cool Group

[brabuspower]

Super, now lets go back and make another 10 hours.

[davidechevarria]

This was great but I’d like to hear your thoughts on the rooms. What stood out, what suprised you, best in show etc.

[michaellutzFrankfurt]

Thanks, good man!
Have a lot of airline miles to burn and was planning to come over the pond for Axpona this time.
Decided to cancel, since I don't appreciate what's currently going on.
(Pls. no further discussion, my right to keep up with my personal values - someone else's might be different...and that's fine)
Stayed back in Frankfurt, Germany..you .keep on having fun and continue on spoiling us with good content!

[WireHedd]

That Mofi Fender gear caught my eye instantly. There's been a Stratocaster within arms reach of my Mac desk for about 25 years now. The show looks awesome Bob.
Very jealous of the Guttenberg encounter too. Enjoy the show dude.
I'm 6 hours drive away but couldn't go due to "circumstances" so I'll have to enjoy the show vicariously through your's and other's video. Thanks again.

[knobbshots]

Crazy stuff! I gotta make it there sometime. Be nice if it was on the West Coast, lol