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Audiophile Priorities and Recent Topics

I'm increasingly fascinated by the number of threads that have been created lately by OP's who have joined over only the last 2 months with less than 30 posts that all seem related to the importance of wires and tweaks. While I'm not dismissing the notion that everything matters in hifi (including digital cable), it seems that these topics vastly overwhelm thread topics that clearly would have more influence to hifi audio sound such as discussions of the sonic characteristics of various amplifier topologies, the importance of simplifying the signal path, and identifying fantastic speaker/amplifier synergies, etc...

If some unsuspecting newbie were to stumble onto this forum they would likely come away thinking that a fuse or a piece of wire are the most important elements towards obtaining wonderful hifi sound. This is unfortunate. For example, my discovery of listening to a SET circuit years ago paired with speakers possessing a high and flat impedance greatly outshines any joy derived from identifying the finest digital cable produced by man. I'm simply questioning the hifi priorities that this forum seems to be obsessed with lately.

Is it just me?
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femoore12
683 posts
 
I really appreciate all the feedback. Thanks. This place can be difficult to navigate for new members, but it is worth the effort. 
Cheers!
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asvjerry
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Once upon a time, all were newbies.

The 'newbie' that posts claiming being relatively 'without clue' should be subjected to 'mho' about basic equipment choices....keeping in mind the purposed budget claimed.  The 'kid gloves' response....

Now and then, there's the 'not-so newbie', returning or opting to upgrade; again, budget and/or desire(s) should steer the 'mho'...

....and then, there's 'everyone else' who basically is used to the sturm und drang 'here', and is aware of the drill.
Which sometimes resembles devolving down to the unstated desire to take a bit in a cordless drill to the oppositions' head...or so it appears....Mho.... "Let those demons out of your misinformed head!" responses...

It's good to keep it 'lively', but the art of reading between the lines seems to be on life support at times.




ghasley
2,489 posts
 
@femoore12

For the most part most people here are cool. I started visiting Audiogon shortly after its founding in the late 1990's. I was one of the young guys then and benefitted greatly from the discourse. I received alot of great advice and have really enjoyed the site over the years.

Of course there will always be those who scream "THE SEARCH FUNCTION IS YOUR FRIEND" and "VINYL RULES" as well as the obligatory "TUBES ARE DISTORTION GENERATORS" but all in all, the same filter you use in real life will serve you well here.

Please do recognize that some people don't use their one hour of computer time at the institution wisely or with a great deal of kindness. They have so much to say and so little time to say it. Peace.
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nonoise
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@ghasley 
I wish I had your facility for subtlety. 

All the best,
Nonoise
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