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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
valve_and_vinyl
19 posts
 
1. Ears = heart. If this connection is lost- something is wrong. Fix it asap.

2. Never buy something you can't get your money back out of (should it not work out for you). This usually means buying used gear at sane prices.

3. Don't overlook the room- acoustics play the big role.

4. Never let anyone (or any ad) tell you that you are wrong. There is no right or wrong. If you dig it- it's all right.

5. Buy lots of music. Don't turn into a gear freak- buy RECORDS!!! Be a music freak instead...
hartwerger
105 posts
 
Like Valve and vinyl said. Amen, brother.
valve_and_vinyl
19 posts
 
Thank you, Hartwerger. @_@

Like many of us, I earned my audio stripes the hard and expensive way. While others find humor in watching people make those same mistakes- I can't bear witness to it! I'd hate to watch some guy waste his time and money because I wouldn't share what I have learned. This hobby can be quite elitist and alienating. I prefer to share experiences in an effort to destroy certain negative associations with audiophilia.
valve_and_vinyl
19 posts
 
...did I say 'negative associations'?? I meant STERO TYPES.
dewald_visser
176 posts
 
One and only truth -

"Your ears is the final frontier - it is up to you as person to accept & confirm the reproduced sound as the closest to the original performance - then you have found what you have been searching for".
(sometimes this 'expedition' can take 'forever')

Best regards,
Dewald Visser
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