Senior Audiophiles - Audiophile since the 60-70's?

Okay I will throw my hat in the ring. Been at this since 1957 now I am 62. At the time it was all tubes and mono as well. Owned a high end shop from 1975 to 1982, plus was in the entertainment business with CBS and later with TV Guide. Has been a life long interest will continue to be. Have made life long friends in this hobby,like no other.

No since going into a lot of detail here, as I would just be mirroring some previous respondents to this thread.

However the greatest joy of this hobby/business has been intoducing this high end adventure to the uninformed and watching them get into the high end.

I can't join in on this thread, as I am a spry 46. But, just wanted to say that this is the best thread I have ever read on Audiogon. Keep it coming guys!

Dean.

In 68 while in Nam,I bought for 400$,a Pioneer TT,and Sansui speakers and integrated amp.They were waiting for me when I got home 11 months later.Heavenly!! Life is good,or as we used to say on line,stay high,keep low...Bob

Guys, humor me a little. I remember when most of us had limited internet or long distance contacts, but when we interacted with other audiophiles it was more collegial than is the case now. Everyone was more constructive.

Today with the internet and on Audiogon and Audio Asylum you mainly get negative and caustic responses frequently from people who know nothing that would give them that authority.

I guess what I wonder is if others have had that experience or if I am just being an old man unchanging with the times.

Another more interest question that I have wondered about is whether you all think your present system is the best you have had.

Tbg...Yes, things have changed. It used to be that the "experts" were those with the best technical skills, and experience, but nowadays it seems to be those with the most money to spend. Ok, but it aint the same, and leads to a lot of snobishness.