Agreed, not enough time. I've not even managed to visit the rooms you mentioned, Tonky.
All together great experience. People with DIY everything from turntables to speakers, amps, dac, software you name it. Expensive and inexpensive systems.
There were a couple of highlights for me.
First one was a pair of renovated Kef Concord speakers (circa 1978) with a pc streamer and Sony AV receiver. I think it was all put together for less than £400. Really good sound for a little outlay.
Acoustic Energy AE2 speakers were superb. Heard them in two rooms. The better of the two was Sarah's. (EDIT: Sorry misspelled the name. Just checked the Wam and it's not Sarah, it's Sera. It was loud
Apologies! )
She run then on the end of amps she made herself. Source was Sonos Connect. It really sounded impressive.
Then there were huge DIY open baffle speakers made by a local lad here in Sheffield. Aluminium construction with massive drivers. He had to transport them in bits and assemble as the whole thing would weight too much. They were quad amped. 3 huge mid/bass units and 2 tweeters (2" dome and ribbon).
The high end room didn't disappoint. In fact it was a revelation. Expensive system but still. PMC floorstanders (I think twenty.25 series) with active crossover run from a Linn Exakt system. The room was tiny and the sound was crystal clear. If anyone wants to buy a liver I'll be ordering one tomorrow
There was also a presentation and a workshop by Linn. Showing off their Exakt active crossover concept. Really good stuff.
I too didn't take any pictures as they were professionally taken and will surely appear of the Wam.
The atmosphere was truly superb and everyone very welcoming. Actively encouraging to play the music you brought. The show would need to be twice as long to see all the rooms.