It’s a lot like heroin addiction. I believe the hard core addicts call it chasing the dragon 🐉 At least that’s what I read. 😬 Example: “I heard a system that blew my mind 30 years ago and I’ve been trying to get within 5% of it ever since.” 🤯
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 . . .
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 . . .
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Hi paul6001 This is the best, plain speaking primer I've come across in all my years: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Sound-Uncomplicated-Choosing-Equipment/dp/0688064248/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me= ...subsequently, learn all you can about loudspeaker - room integration. More Peace, Pin |
*L* Well said, gk...and for self, I've got enough 'addictions' already. "Never did nothin' that my spirit couldn't kill..." Goddamn the Pusher Man" Steppenwolf. ....with exceptions that general idiocy have brought on....tobacco, sugar, meat, coffee, sex, sleep..*LOL* Y'know...those things.... But I do resonate with your example when it comes to the original Ohm speakers....and that was nearly 50 years ago.... ...somes things just mess you up for life....*L* |
asvjerry, "..padding the ’listening den’ enough so it looks less ’room’ then padded cell...." That’s made my day. I guess I shouldn’t laugh too much, just in case someone else actually went that far. I will admit to considering it though. Only considering - but in this instance lazyness was my guardian. |
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