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
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.
Dude, my crazy uncle painted an MG with a brush and latex paint. 

Lets talk about bad repaint.
"Lets talk about bad repaint."
What now? Am I supposed to post a picture of the first speaker I have ever made?

At least these equipment racks are decent from the distance, as long as lights are off. Who would have guessed that spray paint from the can drips and makes bubbles?
Uncle repaint doesn’t count. I’m talking about a company (thankfully out of business) who did it day in and day out. I think the charged like $2-300 back then. And it wasn’t worth it to the previous owner.
Our Ferry
who art in Zuffenhausen
hallowed be thy horsepower
and deliver us not
into Tempos
for they are boring....

I am sure there is more, these are the bits I have on the flesh and blood RAM