The first thing I did, 20 years ago, when I decided I would put together my dream rig - I read. And read. And read. I learned. I learned that with a pile of money, I can buy a lot of gear, but it would not necessarily give me what I wanted. The difference between smart people and genius' is that smart people learn from their mistakes. Genius' learn from other peoples mistakes. Not having the funds, money or energy to buy, listen, sell and buy again, I read and read the forums on who felt they nailed their perfect sound. Boy, did I get lucky. I was introduced to Roger Sanders back in 2001 by someone I met online. I bought my amps and speakers from Roger, then, Innersound, and now have is Magtechs and 10E's.
How did you choose your equipment?
As I surf this site and look at different systems, certain questions arise for me: What actually makes people choose one manufacturer over another? What was the influence or recommendation that made you decide on an amp from company "x" instead of company "y"? I'm guessing it's from one of these possibilities:
1) Read a review from an audio magazine: This is probably (and unfortunately), the most common way.
2) Visiting your local audio retailer: Honestly, how many of us do this anymore? The internet is a big place...
3) Hearing a friends system. This seems like the most likely way. Think about it: Brick and mortar audio stores are so scarce that it makes it difficult to go somewhere and listen to a variety of equipment. When locations to hear music are rare, going to your friends house is the most likely method. Obviously, the possibility of you purchasing one of those components increases.
4) Finding a deal on the internet without actually hearing or reading about the component: Basically, taking a chance on something.
So, what determines your decision?
1) Read a review from an audio magazine: This is probably (and unfortunately), the most common way.
2) Visiting your local audio retailer: Honestly, how many of us do this anymore? The internet is a big place...
3) Hearing a friends system. This seems like the most likely way. Think about it: Brick and mortar audio stores are so scarce that it makes it difficult to go somewhere and listen to a variety of equipment. When locations to hear music are rare, going to your friends house is the most likely method. Obviously, the possibility of you purchasing one of those components increases.
4) Finding a deal on the internet without actually hearing or reading about the component: Basically, taking a chance on something.
So, what determines your decision?
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