My ears of tin are over 50

Obviously, different people hear differently at any age.

of course as you get older , your hearing does change. Normally, the ability to hear very high frequencies deteriorates normally to some extent as you age. What happens from there I think is highly variable depending on the wear and tear on your ears, genes, etc.

Jim's statement is obviously not true. Most audiophiles, the ones who care the most, are old or aging geezers, including myself (age: 50).

I have tested my system and my hearing using the same test record since I was a teenager. My ability to hear the highest frequencies audible to humans is gone at this age, as is the norm. However, I hear the rest, including the middle ranges where most sound occurs and the lower ranges on my system just fine!

So yes, in terms of frequency response, your ears lose that over time, but normally, you can still hear most all that matters assuming you are still interested to do so and not chasing other hobbies as you get older.

Jim Smith never said this. Actually he said that it is a myth.

I must have misunderstood Jim Smith. I guess as I get older my reading skills are what has deteriorated.

I do not agree, not even close. I still get much pleasure from my stereo and the real thing and will match my ability to discern a great setup with someone younger. Though I am sure regarding high frequencies I would be limited, that is just one thing, there is much more going on...

An absurd thing to say.