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I have friends who store their Harley Davidson , in their living room
during winter !
How important is spending time with your gear?
In another topic we're talking about digital input speakers, and it got me thinking about something entirely different.
How important is it to spend time physically close to your gear, vs. enjoying it's output? If you could have your gear in another room, or closet, and you were left with just your speakers with no audible downside would you do it? Would you put your gear away and enjoy the empty space or do you need the physical closeness?
Clearly turntables make this a challenge, and there will be some poopy heads which don't get the question or can't stretch their imagination but for those who can, would you?
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Excellent response @bobpyle There are many reasons one gets into this hobby. I hate to call it that because music is a natural part of my life and has been for 60+ yrs. However this isn't the case with some...maybe many. Some enjoy the equipment aspect and change components like I change records or CDs. One person told me it was a social event for him. For others its DIY equipment. Therefore for me I could care less if I see the equipment. My wife surely would like it out of the living room. But it was there when she met me and has stayed there for 47 yrs now. Thankfully she has also.I would like the remote to control the volume but that's about all I need |
"with no audible downsides" I like the thought of this hidden or invisible system. Including the speakers. Yet still have every aspect of great audio, sure. My reality is very much the opposite. So, my system must sound good when On and look good when Off. I heard of this guy with a system in his van! Rat's nest of wiring and clutter. |
The OP's opening statement, which includes "with no audible downside" is the fundamental basis of this discussion. If we're looking for "right" and "wrong" answers here, I think we might be on the gas just a little too early exiting the turn. Mixed/multiple motives is not heresy, nor is it unique to high performance audio. When your kids (or, grandkids) are screaming for ice cream as you approach the 117 Flavors, you agree to stop. Is it: a) you just want to shut them up, b) you want ice cream yourself, c) you love them and want to make them happy, or d) an old high school flame is the proprietor and you want to take the chance that they are on duty? Or, is it "b" and "c" or "a" thru "d"? Or, even "e"? Does an aggregate of multiple factors elevate the "licks per minute" factor? Having an audio system that pegs the needle on the "feel good" meter on more than emotional level can have an accumulate effect on the overall listening experience for SOME listeners. Others may feel zero attachment to the gear itself and it's ALL about the music. Either way, the listener gets what THEY want. For some strange reason, I'm feeling the urge to paint my Audi with gray primer and replace the premium wheels and tires with some Grand Marquis police intercepter black steel wheels and hubcaps. Thanks, Eric. |
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