Not as much activity on analog here


Monitoring this site and analog in particular I see a downward trend in interest. Why is this so. Are we a community that has not grown much and all our questions have been interested ? Are we losing interest? Is digital finally getting the soul of the music right? I wish someone would chime in maybe audiogon and show us some statistics. Maybe it's not analog but all across the forum. Let's here from you.
128x128blueranger
I'm not sure any one site is going to address all of the particular interests of an enthusiast. In audio, many of the sites, including this one, are gear-centric (A-gon, for obvious reasons, being a 'trading post' for used hi-fi gear). Music sites, like S Hoffman are less gear-centric, and more about particular releases, but even then, there are limits to how many times you can discuss the 'best pressing' of Led Zeppelin or whatever. (My view- buy 'em all, you decide). :)
Fremer still carries the torch, even though I don't always come out the way he does- I guess since he is a bit of a character, he provokes different reactions from different people. (I like reading him).
I love the fact that people like Albert and Mike L (who seems to have decided to listen rather than post), among a number of others here, try to push the envelope and constantly reassess and try to improve their sonic results.
Ultimately, it's a personal question; i have found that over the years, my focus has changed, and changed again, sometimes I am on a mission w/ respect to upgrades, and other times, I've gone through periods where I didn't even bother with serious audio.
I'm having a ball with a Sony Walkman Cassette Player. Forgetaboutit.
Whart,
"Ultimately, it's a personal question; i have found that over the years, my focus has changed, and changed again, sometimes I am on a mission w/ respect to upgrades, and other times, I've gone through periods where I didn't even bother with serious audio".

I couldn't agree more with you. We often find ourselves re-discovering, re-organizing, re-thinking, re-inventing, and re-doing!

Me, now I find myself simplifying my system.......again. Reducing cost and finding the right synergy.

Tandberg 3012A, Stanton ST-150, ATML170/occ, Triton 7s, Straight-Wire Maestro, everything from used market for less than $2,000.00 all together.....Sweet!!!!

More importantly, putting back $5,000.00 on my savings account after selling most of my rather expensive equipment.

I just love analog and the fact that spinning records never gets old!