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A real "wake up call" available to most....High End Audio vs. Mainstream......

Obviously you are familiar with AudiogoN and, likely, have a decent system.  I have known this, but a great visual on what most people use for sound reproduction is a Craigslist in you area.  If you have one or more market Craigslist available,  check out what is for sale for "sound reproduction" on those sites.   I thought I knew how bad it was, but it was beyond my imagination.  But I guess that is the way it is with many things Americans buy to make noise, drive or eat at.  Locally it is all under "electronics".  ebay is somewhat better, but still a great deal more items you would not want vs.  those you would. 

In music, electronics, cars and so much more....."the road less traveled" is the best path.  The poem is actually "the road not taken". 

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44272/the-road-not-taken

Thanks to AudiogoN and its members for existing.  






whatjd
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mahgister
13,043 posts
 
Many people use an audio system to boost the muscular system of their body and the testosterone level of their organs...

No need of a subtle refine audio system for that goal.... Some enjoy bomb detonations in their car with bass system able to provoke deafness...

Many people will never know what they do to their own body, they live in a continuous fall.....

Sorry.....

The road they go with is the road against the same wall and they dont see it....

A piano note against some cheap thrill, pick your choice of drug....

Most audio system are sold with the only goal to be able to cause deafness at all cost....




But the good news is we are FREE to learn about ourself or not....

Knowledge and freedom are siamese twins.....


« There is only one main road, it is the vascular system of your body, and you begin to travel trough it even when you sleep»- Groucho Marx



p05129
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Do you think the only way to buy quality audio components is thru a dealer? You are wrong. I have read a couple of times that people have purchased speakers (1 pair was totem model 1’s) from goodwill for a few bucks. I have friends that shop at estate sales and have picked up some nice vintage audio stuff on the cheap. There are other sites that sell good audio equipment 
foeraus
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That wasn’t the intent of the original post....the idea is to look at what is for sale in order to get a glimpse into what a mojority in your area are listening to.....
rushfan71
291 posts
 
"If you chose not to decide, you still have made a choice"

NP 1979
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audioguy85
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You can get good deals by stroke of luck. Bought brand new tannoys at a used price due to salesman screw up. Also got terrific deals on ebay from well known sellers of audio gear. An integrated amp $1000 off just because it was a return within 30 days. It’s like brand new. I have never paid full price for anything I own, and it is all good stuff, imo. Great deals can be had on models that are on their way out as well, clearance sales.  I have personally never found anything worth while at a goodwill or salvation army, except maybe a record or two. 
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