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
In 1978 I purchased a 65 GTO standard 4bbl powerglide original paint from original owner 90k Miles for $650.
isochronism,

That happens. We have all overpaid for things at times.
I bought a 68 Camaro SS 396 for $700 in 1974 in the middle of the oil embargo. In 76 I bought a 74 MGB. 
How about a '71 Mustang in 1980 for $900? Worst repaint I ever saw. Earl Scheib job. You could see the mustard colored paint in the trunk edges (and door jambs) not covered by the instantly fading, peeling red paint. After that, I never had the urge to buy one because of nostalgia. Worst handling car, couldn't go 5 feet in snow and was terrible in the rain, but pretty fast in a straight line. Transmission went after a couple years and was sold as a junker within a few years.