Life is too short to buy someone else's favorite stereo gear

I really have no idea what it is you are trying to say here Erik.

@uberwaltz

Haha, funny how we post things that seem very clear to us, and not to others. I thought I was immune from this effect, but now I am humbled. :-)

What I mean is that knowing what others like is fun, but in the end, you need to buy what you like the most, regardless of prevailing wisdom, reviewers or other taste makers may think.

Best,

E

I think @erik_squires is asking why someone would buy a system recommended by another in the absence of any other supporting information to make a decision? I suppose you could do that assuming a good return policy but honestly, who does that?  There are so many ways to hear what you like before buying.

who does that? There are so many ways to hear what you like before buying.

Right? But some of the questions and arguments here make me worry this point is not clearly or universally understood. :)

Please make a list of the different ways to hear what you like without buying. I find this very hard to do in my situation.  I'm sure many others have this problem too.  I'm particularly interested in the good stuff, not lower sound quality stuff.

Hey @tomcy6 

I don't mean people buy without listening at all, what I mean is that they take the opinions of others with far too much importance. Hope that clarifies.

Best,

E