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How Do You Live The Audiophile Life

I don’t really have the credentials to be on Audiogon. Kef Q150s and new NAD equipment that replaced my stalwart Arcam Solo. Maybe I can peek over the fence.
So I’ve have a question about the new equipment. I’m browsing the forums, looking for an answer. I know as much as about audio as anyone who isn’t an audiophile. But I was astonished at the number of brands I’d never heard of. And I know the price of the stuff I have heard of.
I’m in NYC. Maybe there’s five high-end dealers here. I’m guessing that number drops off quickly once you cross the Hudson.
This is a long winded way to ask how you live the audiophile life? How do you get access to this stuff? I’d want to hear something before dropping a car-like sum on it. Do you buy blind? Do you travel? Go to the industry shows? Help me, teach me, inform me.
I guess this question applies to speakers as well. Maybe more so. But I was in the amplifier section so . . .
paul6001
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jay73
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Well, you’re on the right track by coming to the forum and asking your questions.

The audiophile life is going to be different for each person as other members have stated.

I think going to different audiophile websites is definitely one way to learn more about it.

But there are so many that it can become overwhelming to stay on top off.

Fortunately I found this site (I am sure other members already know about it) called https://www.dailyaudiophile.com/, which combines headlines from numerous audiophile websites on one page.

It’s a nice way to get a quick glance at some new stuff and then you can spend hours by going to each site and browsing around.

I don’t know if it contains a link to every single audiophile website out there but it definitely is a good solid list.

Going to shows is also another great way to become more familiar with equipment from so many different manufacturers, unfortunately this year sux for that. Hopefully next year.

Hope that helps you on your journey.
freediver
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^^^cool site^^^......Man oh man I remember for YEARS waiting for the new(printed paper magazine)Equipment Buying Guides from Stereophile,TAS,Hi Fi News,Hi Fi Choice & a few others long gone now & digesting them over a years time till the next came out,each one dog eared & ink marked up with the wishlist...Now all that is readily available on the net making it much easier to live the audiophile life...
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mahgister
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I live the audiophile life by producing my own homemade embeddings methods and tweaks... Very rewarding....Cost peanuts and gives more fun than buying ready made costly partial solutions only....

No one can impress me now with their system really, even if they are better in S.Q. than mine, and many are, but, for the price paid, thanks to my 3 embeddings solutions, my audio system+ room is without competition except for the look... :)
mrklas
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And most importantly have fun and enjoy the journey you have decided to embark on. 
Your opinion matters as it relates to you spending your resources (time, money, space)

I still envy my dogs life...but opposable thumbs are required for operating much my equipment.  
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asvjerry
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@erik_squires  per 12:24am...+1K 👍
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