”Why are you asking others about what you need to hear when you listen to your own system its like asking which sports car should I drive. You won't know until you drive it yourself”
To figure out what to test drive, of course.
I’ve made a successful career, and indeed life, in part by asking people who have more knowledge and experience — or just different experiences — what they thought about things. I listen and weigh the advice or thoughts. And frequently I learn about new things. It’s the same reason I read what experts, or just those that come before, have done and thought about everything.
We stand on the backs of 10,000 years of human history. It’s a waste not to learn from others’ experiences and ideas.
Indeed, while it may come to a surprise for those whose Internet forums to make pithy comments, otherwise be rude to others, and lash out for no good reason (other than to sate whatever demon troubles them — a mistake, for it only grows stronger) the real purpose of forums such as Audiogon is to learn from others and to help others.
I've learned a lot from this thread and been helped. One day, I’d like the honor and privilege of returning the favor.