Words From the Wise


Hello fellow Audiophiles and Audio Enthousiast. I've been in the game for a little over 4 months now and I've learned tonnes of stuff along the way thanks to some very knowledgeable people on this website and in my local community (but mostly on this website).

I'll get right to the point.

Whether you are new to the game or a veteran I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the top 5 things you would tell a fellow Audiophile to better his/her enjoyment of this wonderful hobby. Please use point form or short paragraphs
buckingham
• listen through your ears rather than your eyes.

• no matter how much you spend or how long you search, you’ll always find something better, usually a couple of days after maxing out all your credit cards.

• you’re most likely to experience an impossible-to-correct ground loop just before your friends arrive to hear your latest acquisition.

• nothing doesn’t make a difference, especially if you know what’s expected from the particular whizz-bang or whirly-jig.

• audiophilia is not a religion, tho it’s not yet listed as disease by the cdc.

-cfb
Kelley, though not a religion, I agree, I would argue that your 5 points points are arguably no less compelling than Moses coming down off of the mount with those two tablets...:)
1. Buy the most accurate speaker you can afford.

2. It is hard to go wrong when using solid state amps.

3. Treat your room, otherwise listen in near-field.

4. Don't be afraid to compare items with blind testing, it will save you a lot of money.

5. When you are able to listen to the MUSIC instead of your GEAR, you are getting real close to IT.