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A real "wake up call" available to most....High End Audio vs. Mainstream......

Obviously you are familiar with AudiogoN and, likely, have a decent system.  I have known this, but a great visual on what most people use for sound reproduction is a Craigslist in you area.  If you have one or more market Craigslist available,  check out what is for sale for "sound reproduction" on those sites.   I thought I knew how bad it was, but it was beyond my imagination.  But I guess that is the way it is with many things Americans buy to make noise, drive or eat at.  Locally it is all under "electronics".  ebay is somewhat better, but still a great deal more items you would not want vs.  those you would. 

In music, electronics, cars and so much more....."the road less traveled" is the best path.  The poem is actually "the road not taken". 

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44272/the-road-not-taken

Thanks to AudiogoN and its members for existing.  






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"the road less traveled" is the best path.
It is also a much more expensive path that few can travel.
Most people cannot afford a system such as the ones on this forum, or have the luxury of a dedicated listening room. Their priorities lie in mortgage or rent, basic necessities, and feeding their children. So they buy what they can, and are most likely happy with what they have.
I find the premise of this thread denigrating to those simply trying to make ends meet, and have neither the time nor resources to debate the efficacy of their recent $1000 ic or $3000 stylus, especially now with so many in economic turmoil. If Craigslist is such an affront to your audiophile senses, stay off it.
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