"Am I jaded, experienced, or has it declined?"
*L* All 3, I'd think....but I'll hold off on a final analysis until an 'office visit' IRL.... ;)
Long ago (71 and 'rising'...*meh*😏*), I too would plow thru the mags, pics, verbage, seeking that would raise interest both mentally, emotionally, and financially.
There came a time when The Pursuit had to be put on pause for awhile, but interest continued as a mere observer/listener; some would claim 'absurd-er', but they can continue to 'slaves to the rhythm' in their own means and methods....
In the interval, the glowing adjectives, verbs, and the pics got glossier as the $'s rose as well. When the choice btwn an amp and rent or a car became a bit blurred, but the specs only grew to the right of the decimal point (beyond which I couldn't discern a rational/reasonable difference....except in ones' choice of speaker/radiator....of course)....
I opted out.
I'm reasonably happy with the items I've amassed to 'feed the dragon'; it's 'black' enough on standby, 'clear & clean' to allow noting the differences in the mixes, the age of a recording within it's medium, and loud enough to drown out any doubts. *G*
The biggest issue is the space it's in, but have the means of overcome it to some degree. Learned that trick long ago... ;)
Done for a pittance in contrast. *S*
If there's anything that catches the eye & mind for the ears (not a lot does), I've learned Patience.
Eventually, 'it' will show up used.
I let y'all be the 'reviewers', as there's a lot more varied ears involved with a greater degree of opinions yay 'n nay. No paper to be recycled, no subscriptions involved, levels of interest and commitment not concerned with circulations and sales....
I thank all of you....and wish y'all well in Your pursuits.
Please do carry on. *S*
