Lack of Female Representation

@towertone - sums up my wife pretty well too.
She'll play background music while she's working on something.

Almost the only time she will sit still are if we are out listening to live music at events, like one we're probably going to this coming week. It is nice to see her dressed up (I often think it's to look good in front of the other ladies).

I must admit that going to listen to live music, especially unmiked, it really calibrates the mind to what music and singing actually sounds like in the flesh.

Guys, as a woman who loves music first and equipment second, I can offer a few hints. First women are nervous about being in all male environments where trash talk could hurt. For the record, the way that @oldhvymec and @millercarbon talk about women counts as hurtful. Remember that the culture of sexism that reigned when you were growing up in the 1940s or 1950s is over. Just like the culture of racism is hopefully ending.
I remember reading comments on a Steve Guttenberg YouTube asking about why there were so few women audiophiles. For the most part, guys were very respectful but some wrote comments like “they are in the kitchen where they belong.” Even a few posts like that are enough to push a lot of women out of the forum.”
I appreciate guys that actually asked their wives and daughters. Just a show of respect rather than answering based on your own experience. Your experience is of you, not others. Be curious.

Terrific feedback and thrilled to have two wonderful women in the fold. The average IQ here spiked and Audiogon is a better place due to your presence. Continued happy listening and please do start a thread on a topic that interests you. Be well.

I’m still sticking with my white socks and sandals theory. Add plaid shorts, a Hawaiian shirt, and a slide rule in the pocket and the picture becomes even clearer.

Frank

o-papa

i have a lady friend for you to meet

she is currently chief product designer for birkenstock