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I envy what you know, not what you have

A gonner for a few years, I've built a system that makes me happy.

The room, speakers, amps, a tollerant wife; what more can you ask?--- musical knowledge!

I've read postings, as we all have, from those on Audiogon who carry the most weight; their experience in both, music and gear, define their reputation.

I will mention a few in alphabetical order; I'm sure I will offend many since since I need to finish this thread before Sue comes in to say that supper is ready, It's 9 PM. early tonight!

Albert Porter, Clio, Dougdeacon, Rauliregas, Rushton, Sirspeedy, Audiophile, and many more, to hell with the alphabet -- I know I've missed many, I'm sorry.

This thread is both a statement and a question. How many of you have made a decision that improved your audio experience because of one of the many top flight Audiogonners' postings? Did you ever let them know you're happy that you capitalized on their knowledge and experience? Even if you did , now is the time to say thanks, I know I will!!

Ken


kftool
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audphile1
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Got some very good recommendations in cables, room acoustics and in music recordings/performance specific recommendations.

Just recently I've received great help with understanding, setting up and getting the most out of my first analog set up.

Thanks to all who helped!
judsauce
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I have to chime in on this subject, because I am in total agreement with Kftool.

Fastly approaching my 50th year, I decided to dust off the old high school vinyl, dump the old Pioneer PL12d and insert a nice rig into my 2 channel (poor man's) high end system.

I won't bore you with gear details, but will get to the point: If it hadn't been for all of you knowledgable veterans having the patience to answer simple stupid questions that have been asked time and again, I would not be drooling in awe of what i am hearing coming out of my new vinyl rig in my system. I knew nothing about tt pre-amps, cartridge loading, cart and tone-arm set-up, cleaning formulas, etc, etc.....absolutely nada!!!!

Thank you, veterans...guys like Dougdeacon, Rauliregas, Audiophile, psychicanimal, Seasoned, Stringreen, and many many more that I have failed to mention, for giving me a great education, as well as an enlightened appreciation for this hobby and for vinyl.

Best Regards!
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r_f_sayles
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I will express my gratitude in the sum of the help I have received from countless members, in a word: immeasurable! Thank you all for being there!
AudioGon as a context and its many members as the content have saved me time, money, and huge levels of frustration, that said, more importantly and of considerably greater value yet, is the spirited camaraderie and ability to share in the love of music and the pursuit of fidelity in its purest form, whatever that may mean to each of us at a given time. My sound-system and I have grown exponentially with the guiding thoughts and help of this organization, its invaluable it keeps it all real and a whole lot of fun and isn't that what it's really all about, anyway. Life is better with better Hifi.

Happy (Hifi) Listening!
mt10425
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For me, it started with Sean. I had to work hard sometimes to understand what he was saying technology-wise but the passion in his responses helped me to ask better questions and help others if could. I am eternally grateful To Sean and all of the others along the way to this day willing to show patience and share knowledge about audio. Finacially, I'm poorer, spiritually (the spirit of audio), I'm much richer.
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gammajo
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Many have helped me with equipment decisions, to understand tubes, to select amazing new music and to enjoy community. I extend deep appreciation and thanks.
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