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It Pegged the Needle on My "BS Meter". Now, I'm A Believer. Ever Happen to You?
@ddrave44  "After market power cords." Same here.  I was dragged kicking and screaming into this category.  And, have never looked back.   
Audio Cables: All the Same?
AudioGon Forum in the Year 2074: Audiophile 1: "Remember 'back in the day' when audiophiles used to argue over the sonic improvements of high end cables?" Audiophile 2: "Yeah, cool.....What's a cable?"  
It Pegged the Needle on My "BS Meter". Now, I'm A Believer. Ever Happen to You?
@judsauce @macg19 @dcevans  Thanks.  I needed that. Every day I read, contemplate, and comment on very serious topics.  It is nice to get a break from insanity, and put a little distance between myself and actions that have major consequences. ... 
It Pegged the Needle on My "BS Meter". Now, I'm A Believer. Ever Happen to You?
@judsauce That just might be the kindest thing anyone has ever said to me. Thank you. My daily search for intelligent life on this planet often begins on this forum. I am rarely disappointed. Just glad my comments make it thought the filters and... 
Why did this just happen ?
@eugenegearty Always refreshing to hear good news when new "stuff" is swapped out and something positive happens. I’m with @budjoe on this one. Changing to USB C indicated a definite change in cabling. The "sonics" of cable changes can range fr... 
AI-Written Stereophile Articles
AI:  Super senstivie measurements.  No subjective listening biases. Expansive vocabulary. Audio review(er) problem solved? Except ... ... people have less than perfect instruments on board, are subject to bias(es) and stumble with finding the r... 
Useless Things
A friend told a story about visiting another out of state friend, and noticed he was propping up his garage door for ventilation with a Mac amp chassis. My friend asked if he could go to Home Depot, pick up a concrete block to replace the the Mac ... 
You're not a true audiophile unless...
The label "audiophile" can be a badge of honor or invoke grimaces and/or mockery depending on whether interactions with others are complimentary, helpful, or condescending. When opportunity arrises, and you enthusiastically whip out your smart pho... 
You're not a true audiophile unless...
One who can converse regularly in audio forums without embarrassing themselves (too badly)  
Humour
A seasoned audiophile, an electrical engineer, and a strongly-opinionated hifi reviewer walk into a bar ...  
"I love it when a plan comes together!!!"
Well played.  On multiple levels.  
Humour
Duirng my most recent checkup at the Dr's office, I was told my blood pressure was too high and was instructed to stop watching cable news. I cancelled my Audioquest newsletter.  
Humour
I didn’t know my bass from my oboe until I became an audiophile.  
Amp showing its age?
Lots of words of wisdom here.   Well dine.  
I’m confused. Please explain.
@hifiguy42 "I would guess I'm an outlier, but I actually don't enjoy most (in person) live music." I get it.  At my age, I've discovered that the proximity of the Port-A-Potty(s) is the number one priority for me at live events.  Yes, even highe...