tomthiel
Right On! "Practioner" is the Key word. No doubt, that there is a real art in being a Hobbiest. Add the D.I.Y. aspect to it all and Audiophiles are handsomely rewarded.
I say again, the 2000's was a magical decade. Several top-tier practioners were at play. I mean, at work to make OEM cd and SACD players so much better on playback. Competition is a strong motivator. I was not financially secure back then, so I missed out on much of this Gear. Thankfully, with the help of the demo/used marketplace, I am making up for lost time. Physical media is not going away anytime soon. Millions of shiny, silver, discs are plentiful. And I am a player all of the way. as my Collection grows every year.
Agreed, companies were created for designers to practice their passion. Bill Thalmann and Dan Wright are key examples. Amazing that these guys and a few others are/were out to build a better "mouse trap" And they did!
The next wave or a Revival is hopefully on the way in 2022.
Happy Listening!
