Quick poll How long have you been in this hobby?

First cobbled up system '58. First homebuilt speakers '61. First audiophile grade components '67.

my first serious system was a Mcintosh C26 and 2505 driving AR3a speakers and a dual 1219...Circa 1968. I still have, and use, everything but the 1219.

For classical music/acoustic guitar type music, I prefer that system to my home theater NHT 2.9, AC-2,L5 and James EMB-1200 sub driven by a 200W per channel NHT Power5.

Different systems for different needs...

I got started in this hobby in 1960. My first system was a Rek-o-Kut turntable, Stromberg Carlson Tube Amplifier and University speakers in a custom made wooden cabinet. My first upgrade was to a Dynakit i stereo 70 and Acoustic Research ar-3 speakers.

in 1966, while in High School, i puchased a Wollensack 3M stereo reel to reel tape deck. i've been in the hobby on and off since then. really hard core, full tilt boogie audiophile since 94'.

You know, we need some new blood, this thread is making me feel young. I know this is a hobby that takes some $$ to get into but, where are the young guys??

Anyone under 40 out there??