Camaraderie.
I enjoyed hanging out with Lonewolf, Richidoo, Cap'n Humble, Bill O'Connell and so on more than any gear I heard. THAT's what this hobby has become for me... enjoying music with friends. That was my experience at RMAF.-C
I plan to make it to NY at some point... I'd rather see local systems than systems setup in hotels.. and meet more of the NY gang...