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Priceless! The Dude Abides.
"Actual video of millercarbon living the audiophile life."
Priceless! The Dude Abides.
How Do You Live The Audiophile Life
I don’t really have the credentials to be on Audiogon. Kef Q150s and new NAD equipment that replaced my stalwart Arcam Solo. Maybe I can peek over the fence.
So I’ve have a question about the new equipment. I’m browsing the forums, looking for an answer. I know as much as about audio as anyone who isn’t an audiophile. But I was astonished at the number of brands I’d never heard of. And I know the price of the stuff I have heard of.
I’m in NYC. Maybe there’s five high-end dealers here. I’m guessing that number drops off quickly once you cross the Hudson.
This is a long winded way to ask how you live the audiophile life? How do you get access to this stuff? I’d want to hear something before dropping a car-like sum on it. Do you buy blind? Do you travel? Go to the industry shows? Help me, teach me, inform me.
I guess this question applies to speakers as well. Maybe more so. But I was in the amplifier section so . . .
So I’ve have a question about the new equipment. I’m browsing the forums, looking for an answer. I know as much as about audio as anyone who isn’t an audiophile. But I was astonished at the number of brands I’d never heard of. And I know the price of the stuff I have heard of.
I’m in NYC. Maybe there’s five high-end dealers here. I’m guessing that number drops off quickly once you cross the Hudson.
This is a long winded way to ask how you live the audiophile life? How do you get access to this stuff? I’d want to hear something before dropping a car-like sum on it. Do you buy blind? Do you travel? Go to the industry shows? Help me, teach me, inform me.
I guess this question applies to speakers as well. Maybe more so. But I was in the amplifier section so . . .
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I find that making as many audiophile friends as possible and listen to their systems. And sharing your experiences with them too. Sometimes letting each other borrow gear to try. I used to belong to a club that met every weekend. Heard a lot of systems back then. Once you listen to a lot of gear, when you read reviews and forums you get a better understanding of what people are talking about. Then these forums become a great source of info. |
For the record this is me, playing Jeff Bridges playing the Dude, a character based on me, driving my actual car. What happened was when they asked about the possibility of using my car I said sure, but only if I get to drive it. Because its a very special car. I didn't cut my hair for three months, kind of like now, and this being Hollyweird a few special effects makeup hours and ... this is me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo11SqLmuGc This post really ties the thread together. |
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