Why don’t more members post their systems in their profile?

As you can see in my signature, I have no issue with regards to posting a photo of my system.

@sns 

​​​​​​You’re right that it isn’t a beauty contest. Yet, every picture tells a story. 

@jhills 

There appears to be a limit to how many photos can be loaded at any one time.

I find completing the virtual system to be a useful exercise. It helps set the context by understanding how the system has developed over time, so one can assess the current set up and consider any future changes. Sometimes, familiarity breeds content. Alternatively, it’s possible to slip into complacency. Setting everything out logically, allows one to make a realistic appraisal of the system’s capabilities and enjoy music on it to the max.

Plus no idea is worthwhile unless it can be communicated. I've made occasional bad choices in the past. Hopefully, looking dispassionately at where my system is now will stop me repeating my mistakes.

The photos aren't the important thing, its about the equipment, this isn't a beauty contest. This all about context, actual experience counts, this why members should maintain past as well as present equipment on virtual system list.

I tried posting picts of my system several years back, but I must have been doing something wrong as they wouldn't post, so I gave up and haven't thought about it since.

Since then my system has had a couple of changes, so whatever would have been posted then would be different now.

On posts, I occasionally mention what equipment I have or am interested in, so it's no big secrete. One day, when I'm feeling ambitious, I might get some updated phots and get them posted.

Jim

I just mention what I have within the context of a conversation - my system is not that complicated - TT (arm comes with it), phono stage, integrated amp and speakers. When it comes up, power conditioner and/or vibration control add ons It's not in a dedicated room and I don't need to have people looking at my den..

I used to post my system. Once my system reached a certain "point" I didn't feel comfortable posting pics of it online. Multiple reasons- I try to keep a low profile from business associates. Certainly potential security concerns. I love my system- it is a lifelong passion but I'll be the first to admit, it's ridiculously expensive and I'm definitely a little self conscious about it. 

Where can I post how it sounds?

What it looks like is pretty irrelevant to me

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Mine can be found here:

https://theaudioatticvinylsundays.com/about/

. . . some people like to keep their lives private

. . . posting one’s setup can be beneficial. Especially when one is asking for advice 

Simple solution:

When editing the Virtual System, select from the menu: ’Who can see this system’. Select ’Everybody’ when asking for advice.   Select ’Only Me’ when going private. 

I think I have something up but it can’t be very up to date.  I agree with the posters above that I change out my system too often to keep up with it.  

It's always good to share

I love seeing systems of all levels.  What interests me is the care folks provide.  We all start somewhere modest and move up to the point we’re happy.  So the argument of intimidation sounds silly.  I have a system that is now my end game.  If I were to start again the fun would be to see how I could put together a system I could be happy at a much lower price than my current system.  

My guess is that posting one's setup can be a little intimidating for some of us. Especially when you get a look at something like Mike Lavigne's setup (it's awesome, by the way).

Also, some people like to keep their lives private, which is 100% their prerogative.

That being said, posting one's setup can be beneficial. Especially when one is asking for advise on possible equipment purchases.

It helps provide a point of reference when it comes to budget and synergy.

And if you're gonna post a picture of your dog, can you please post the breed name.

It could also be informative to list past or no longer used components, systems.

I can’t believe how many people don’t post their systems.  Just because I don’t post my system isn’t a good excuse.

I’m trying to get things just right and maybe some day I might be inspired to expose my private world.  There are so many awesome systems however that have been posted. It’s amazing what some people have accomplished and it’s great they’ve taken the time to share it all. This is probably the best place on the planet you can see such an extensive collection of audio systems.  

For those people who have gone to the trouble to post their systems, the only thing I would request is they take more care to identify the individual components to go along with the model name and number.  

@goldenways 

I can't imagine there would be much criticism of your setup. You have a great looking-likely even better sounding-system. Very impressive.

For me, prefer not to show people what I have. In general, it's not my nature. Not for fear that someone will connect the dots and come to my house. Also, I did not want to hear criticism of my setup. But..... I posted a question about something on this forum and one of the responses was that it would be helpful to know what I had. Then I figured that to get a higher resolution answer I'll need to show my system. That's when I said go for it and post. I'm glad I did. It's been rewarding to hear from others. Received good advice and pointers. Gave me direction on where I can optimize my system. For those who have helped me, thank you.

@saugertiesbob Send an email to support@audiogon.com and  we will help you with adding your Virtual System.

I gave up trying, Audiogon made it too confusing and difficult to post a photo of my system. Same with how they randomly require a credit card to now ask a seller a public question. I've been a member for 20 years. 

pindac

Still Life with System 😃

Has anybody considered having the Audio System painted as a commission work by an Artist, in a medium that has an attraction to the system owner.

A Monotone in Acrylic would be awesome, giving the composition a substance and beginnings of a form. 

Well, I have 3 reasons for posting my system:

1) I agree that it’s helpful to know where a member is coming from if you can easily see their system.  If they’re a digital, mega-watt, solid state, low efficiency person vs. a vinyl, tube and horn guy - big difference in perspective. 

2) I have 4 systems and the Audiogon systems page helps me keep track of them - what the model #s are, which tubes I’m currently running, etc.  Very helpful as a reference tool for conversations with other audiophiles.

3) Pride.  Yes, I confess, I’m proud of the systems I’ve put together, think they look awesome in their respective locations, and I like to brag on them a little bit.  And when I talk to non-audiophiles about our passion, they understand it a lot better when I pull up my systems pages and let them scroll through the photos.  

Time and effort. Plus, systems are often changing. Then there is the question of which system, as many of us have more than one? That lead back to where I started, time and effort. 

My gear isn't shown on here for one simple reason. It's too much of a PITA to post it. I tried doing it with my phone, a desktop PC and a couple of different browsers.  I gave up. When I spoke of this on here all I got in return was snide remarks on not knowing how to use the internet.  Whatever.  Think what you want. Don't bother to explain it now either. I don't care anymore.  Seeing how it can be here these days, I'm content to read about 65% of the posts and that's about it.

If anybody broke into my place, they’d probably feel so bad that they’d leave a $20 on the equipment rack - and start a GoFundMe page for my system.

For me it's a privacy issue. My gear is not in a dedicated room. I list my gear but no photos of the system.

There is a single photo of what you can expect to find should you enter my home. 

@ronboco 

I was surprised at the number of high dollar systems that aren’t in dedicated spaces with the importance of the room.

I can only speak for myself, but I prefer a multi-use type room since I am often engaged in other activities or projects while listening.  The room acoustics seem suitable, probably based on the size of the room and high'ish ceilings, wall insulation, carpeting, upholstered furniture with wool batting, and a few wall hangings.  Another thing that helped with bass response was moving from larger floor-standing bass reflex (ported) type speakers to still large'ish, almost full-range, stand-mounted, acoustic suspension (sealed box) speakers and then adding two subwoofers that can be adjusted to dial in appropriate bass.  This set-up virtually eliminated room-related bass problems.  

I don't, simply  because my room and therefore my setup is terrible. I don't need to be reminded.

I don’t see how anyone could learn where someone lives off of some pics of a persons system so I don’t get the theft thing at all. Even telling the forum the area of the country you live in is very vague and unlikely anyone could find out exactly where you live. 
I mostly just like looking at others systems which is why I posted mine. I was surprised at the number of high dollar systems that aren’t in dedicated spaces with the importance of the room. Happy listening !

Yeah… what @pindac said… 100%

@devinplombier Thanks!

They are quite spectacular!

@toro3 Thanks, I can add descriptions first, pictures will come.

@katzenjammer27 from this page go to the top left corner and find the upside down triangle to the right of the Audiogon logo which creates a drop down window > select Virtual Systems > once the Virtual System pages loads go to the top right corner and select the three stacked horizontal lines > select Create Systems towards the bottom.

With Audiogon, you just have to rummage around until you find what you want - kind of like Costco. 

@katzenjammer27 Log in first, then go to the main page. Next to the "Audiogon: the high end audio community" thing in the upper left, there is a drop-down button. Click on it and then choose "Virual Systems". Once on that page, click on the right-most tab entitled "Create System" (it is in the moddle of the page). That takes you to the page where you can create a system. One learning curve note - if you see an option to add a "Description" after adding a photo image, it will actually be changing the Description of the entire system.

mapman +1. I generally have little interest in the systems of others. Though I do try to state when commenting on a specific component if I own or have owned it ... I guess I'm more interested in how familiar a responder is with the component they are commenting on - but don't need whole systems - and many change often and have multiple systems...

Alright. Done! I added a picture of my dog snarling at my speakers, to remind bad guys that the welcome committee here is comprised of mangy curs. Them, a security system and knowledge in self-defense strategies makes me feel fairly comfortable showing it off. Also, it is less than a tenth of the cost of some of the higher end systems I am looking at. Just pointing this out to any potential robbers - I can provide links if they need help.

I don't see where I can add my system. I go to Account, edit account, no option to do this.

Gemoody - 

Reasons for not posting a system are many and varied.  Mine are because I am currently excavating a site for a Tiny Home to live in while I help draw up the plans for a new home that is large and far enough off the beaten path that the utility company will be running a dedicated 7 KiloVolt line to that location. 

Now, I like to look at pictures of glowing tubes and oiled hardwood as much as the next guy, but I don't have that to offer unless I dig in my closets.  I currently lack the space for a separate Home Theatre setup and a Listening Room. Sitting in my favorite chair, all you can see is the TV.  My 5.1 system is completely disguised and out of sight, but it satisfies. From classical to jazz to Dune, it works for me, and that is what matters. 

For those who enjoy the truly high end, I regret that I have only sold it to others. My focus has been on relatively small and durable, starting with the FM radio station I designed, built, and ran out of my dorm room in college. My current project, when not on the construction site, is to digitize my media collection, which currently takes up most of a 7x8x8 foot storage unit in a much larger temperature and humidity-controlled space used for art works and theater props. The Internet at the new place is spotty, so streaming is a low priority. Since I cannot show you my audio equipment, and leaving out everything on my test bench, I will instead just list the BRANDS of audio / video equipment I currently own. 

Excluding some professional video equipment, my daily driver Nak Dragon, and the Dual Golden 1 platter spinner I bought new, I will limit insight into my obsession to a listing of the equipment BRANDS that I currently still own.  In some cases, I still have over 2 dozen pieces by a single brand.  The collection spans from the 1960’s to the 2020’s. Yeah, that's why I said obsession. I’m sure my wife will eventually be Sainted. Here's the list, which although neither TOL in most cases, nor brand new, indicates I love to listen, just like you: 

ADC; Advent; B&O; Bose; BSR; Burwen; Control 4; Crown; Dual; Extron; Fisher;  Garrard; Heath; Harman Kardon Citation; Infinity; JVC; KLH; Marantz; MCS;  Mitsubishi; Nagaoka; Nakamichi; Onkyo; Ortofon; Panasonic; Paradigm; Phase Linear;  Pickering; Pioneer; Realistic; Sansui; Shure; Sony; StarTech; Tascam; Teac; Technics;  Webcor; Wollensak; Yamaha; Zenith.

A mixed bunch for sure, not flashy, but they offered something special at the time we first got acquainted.  When the mood strikes, some of us occasionally get together again for a while.   In the end, who could ask for a better circle of friends?
 

I enjoy looking at the systems but I respect that posting system pictures and/or details is a personal choice and not everyone wants to share that information.  However, seeing somebody's system does help me understand the perspective behind their audio forum comments and recommendations.

I started posting pictures from the time I began building a system, mostly to have a personal record of my changes. My space looks more like a studio than an elegant listening room so I don't expect compliments, but it's useful if I have a question and people need to know my system to respond. 

@ervikingo 

Very nice system! Betas are definitely on my bucket list, I keep an eye out for them.

Mine has been posted forever and updated when needed.  

Knowing who has something similar to mine gives me a road map when looking for ideas solutions or tweaks.

I do understand security concerns and it is a valid point

Please let me know to do this??

I created a detailed inventory for my rig and then created a GPT to provide advice about it. However, I probably wouldn’t provide that level of detail in an online forum, because it feels risky.

Edit: I suspect someone could note a number of the components based on comments and questions I've posted.

Figured it out and posted my system.

How do I add photos of my system? I cannot find it.

Should point out in general, it’s a good idea to limit the information one provides on the internet especially when there is open access, but it is up to the individual to determine what’s best for them.