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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
glupson
7,842 posts
 
"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?
sokogear
1,095 posts
 
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.
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tomic601
12,911 posts
 
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

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asvjerry
4,597 posts
 
@rocray....awhile back, the spouse tired of the Yamaha scooter she commuted to CSUSF, to/fro the bookstore/coffee hangout....
"Shitty brakes, randumb numb handling, no Power...."

So she inherited my RD350...helmet and leathers to match the marroon tank....and that took care of those complaints....;)

"You let your wife ride an RD?!" astonished co-worker 'sclaimed....

Sure...she's not subject to the homone-driven idiocy us guyz are prone to, she's about the right size and weight to enjoy it....and now she's capable of getting away from the brain-dead in an Impala.

Me?  Moved on to a 550 Vision shafter with the fairing.
Great commute bike, once I put air horns on it...:)
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pjr801
192 posts
 
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.

             Me Too


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