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I'm here for the enthusiasts, not the snobbery

Couple of threads have shown up lately. "Should you be an audiophile if you..." either have a certain type of gear, have a certain amount of money, or don’t make your own.

I personally reject all of that. I’m here for the enthusiasts, and those who suffer. That is, people who are enthusiastic about listening to music via electronics and those who are suffering with problems who need a little help. That’s how I try to build a community.

Also want to point out, again, that this hobby was built by hobbyists and tinkerers. The range included backyard self-electrocuting iconoclasts to scientists in acoustics and electrical engineering. I’m happy to welcome them all.

Laslty, I want to say something about the Porsche metaphor:

1 - All Porsches are ugly. This is an indisputable fact no one wants to talk about and means all debate needs to stop right there.

2 - Any motorcycle is more fun and exciting than any car.


Thank you for reading this and I’m glad I had a chance to nip these conversations in the bud. << evil troll laugh >>
erik_squires
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mahgister
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Great thread....Except walking can be more exciting than motorcycle....Remember your mother eyes when you first walked, and imagine yourself older in an hospital bed....Or better, imagine yourself walking in a forest.....


I apologize because while dreaming of a motorcycle all my life I cannot buy one being too easily distract.... :) When I was young I go to buy one and try it, the price was near 1000 bucks (Triumph 650 c.c.)....But I prefered to buy the one thousand dollars books I has ordered months before, and after that the magical moment was passed, I forget my motorcycle dream and the money was there no more....


I even try flying with man-made wings, but walking is my way......In my dreams I was always flying without any wings anyway.... :)


My interest for cars ended after seeing a Bugatti 1936 Atlantic….Beautiful design a cross between Michelangelo and Salvador Dali for the design....


I prefer electric bicycle to motorcycle now.....I hesitate between buying one or buying a Berning ZOTL amplifier tough....
sokogear
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Robert- you are right on the money. Problem is, I have to have a sunroof.
I'll probably stick with the GTS - not a fan of the turbo.

Never interested in just a straight line. It's the fun in the twisties mostly. Speed is fun too, especially in the GT3.
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geoffkait
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A Triumph 650 cc for $1000. Shirley, you jest! 
isochronism
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In 1978 I purchased a 65 GTO standard 4bbl powerglide original paint from original owner 90k Miles for $650.
glupson
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isochronism,

That happens. We have all overpaid for things at times.
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