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Why are you into hi end audio?

Just wondering if anyone feel the same as l do.l work hard and have nice things.l like to spend money when l feel like it...for the last 40 years ive had great audio gear and have enjoyed every minute of it....ln contrast every time l buy a nice car l lose big money and have a bad overall experience ..taxes,insurance, depreciation  and repairs. ...losing 30-40K on a new car or truck after 3-5 years is normal these days so l have no guilt when spending money on hi end audio..it makes me feel great year after year....l dont have to put gas in it or worry about door dings or hail storms,insurance,exise taxes evey year,new tires or crazy repair bills...so l dont feel bad dropping 50K on some McIntosh gear....you wont make money on it but its better than spending it on a new car in my opinion. If you have a beautiful room with a beautiful 2 channel system it can be the most wonderful space to spend time in...way better than sitting in traffic. .....

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ricred1
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My Grandfather opened a record store over 70 years ago that my father still runs today. I worked there as a teenager and have always been around music.  
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vinnydabully OP
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These are some really interesting answers and stories. ...keep em coming. ...l will tell you mine as short as possible. .......
When l was a teenager back in the late 70's early 80's my best friends father was making the framework for Apogee speakers out of his machine shop . .His father had a pair of 7ft.tall Apogee ribbon speakers in his living room along with twin JBL 18 in. subwoofers......Krell amplification. ..and vinal as a source. ..this was our weekend party system as high school teenagers. .....l was hooked for life after that......
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jafant
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As above, I concur with MG- a better, well-defined soundstage.
I will add - a better presentation and sound via better Audio gear.Happy Listening!
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flatblackround
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Yes
Just the music.
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milpai
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I have always been attracted to live music. Anything that vaguely sounds like music and rhythm, attracts me. There could be a guy doing a solo act with plastic drums and singing - I stop and listen. Fascination for "music in general" and trying to get it as close as "alive" is what got me into hi-fi.
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