Who R U?

Hi Tireguy, What do you considrer older folks? Blink once and you will be forty. Blink twice and you will be fifty. Me likes tubes too. Ah, but i was so much older then, I'm younger than that now. I enjoy your humor Tireguy but tire the guy who flaunts his youth. I look forward to your posts. Keep up the good fun.

Brulee you know the saying "love like youth is wasted on the young", very true.

Swampwalker, yes right now I'm totally digital for the same reason as you... $$$
And lack of software. I will probably go analogue next year when I'm a little more knowledgeable about the subject.

Hi everyone --my name is James and I'm a 35 year old strategist for a silcon valley software company. I've lived in the bay area for going on 14 years now, so I'm too soft to live anywhere else. I'll post my system details in the proper place as a reference, but I'll say a little about my audio philosophy here.

I've read a lot of the posts on this thread and others and have tried to come to a one-man consensus on what's important about audio. For me, as involved in the gear as I tend to get, the only thing that matters is the music itself. My one goal for this part of my life is to recreate a certain feeling. That feeling is the shiver I get and the hairs standing up on the back of my neck as I experience music that touches me. I've been fortunate enough to attend many live concerts that have moved me in this way. The aim, therefore, of any piece of equipment, any tweak, any placement change, is to get closer to being able to experience that unique feeling in my listening room.

I've lurked on this site for a couple of years and have interacted with many incredible people that have spent considerable time offering their assistance. Outside of audio, I run, bike, snowboard, travel and like to drive (track and autocross) a variety of vehicles: Formula Ford/Mazda, plus my Ferrari and Porsche.

Looking forward to meeting more of you and even posting now and then when I have something to offer.

jmarkarian: well, james, we're happy you've shed your veil to join in on these discussions. sounds like your search is well-defined and admirable. we look forward to your coming contributions. -cfb