Can't believe I let myself get sucked in again.

@lowrider57  Thank you.

"...flip the album over every 25 minutes"

Lucky you, I slowly switched to mostly singles over time.

I am talking about records.

bobauch,

"I've only been here a few months and have only been moderately abused."

Blame it on Coronavirus lull, but we will try to act upon your complaint and catch up.

Would you consider changing your name to bobouch then?

Nice to forum-meet you! 

Welcome back!  Give a shout out if any terms/technology escape you.  So much has happened, especially in the digital world, since you've been gone!  

PS I'm a vinyl guy who admits digital has come of age!  It sounds, or can sound, super now.  

PPS. The DACs in the blusound products are decent but not stellar.  They won't piss you off but they won't get you to Oz either--IMHO.  Wade back in a bit and get that Musical Fidelity back in biz. 

Welcome back. I've been here since 2000 but went over to the asylum for a long time. 

@jbhiller 
Thank you,  we should know on the TriVista in a few weeks.  As for the technology I have also been retired for 10 years (Telecommunications Digital Switch Engineer) it is mind blowing how fast things are advancing now.  Also in need of speakers for a main rig (The A308 and TriVista will be the base of the system.  Budget today for speakers $0.00.  My mom is not using here B&W's and is going to loan them to me for the time being.

P.S.  My wife started a business 5 years ago.  Last year is the first year she made a profit.  I back her and this endeavor 100%.  The serious audio can wait a bit.  This year has started off well so we will see how the rest of the year goes.
Grab the day and make it great.
Arti

@artemus_5 I am in the AA chatroom right now after a long absence.  Getting abused as usual.

@artizen65 

Getting abused as usual.

Yep. That's why I post here more often now. I actually left here  1st time because AA had a better sense of community at the time. That was 15-18 yrs ago. Now everyone on most every BB is  a self appointed critic of EVERYTHING they disagree with. I'd love to find an a'phile BB that has that sense of community, where people understand how to agree to disagree and don't take themselves so seriously all the time. I doubt it exists though. Too much turmoil everywhere now.

It's funny when I read people saying on other threads that analog is better than digital because analog is not compressed and digital is! I like 'em both - have a great digital headphone system and am currently shopping for a turntable upgrade. It's the music that counts! If you've got quality gear, you can get quality sound. 

@larsman,

It's funny when I read people saying on other threads that analog is better than digital because analog is not compressed and digital is!

The base frequencies are compressed on vinyl other wise the grooves would be huge.

I’m enjoying my Bluesound Node 2i. Hope you do too.

Welcome to a world of madness. Beware of Kenjit, he is an audiophool prophet who knows. No matter what, he knows. He has even invented the worlds best speakers (I think) but sadly doesn't know how to make them and doesn't have a system to play them. You will soon learn. Otherwise, this is a great place to waste your life if you aren't doing any serious listening.

Welcome back. You have the benefit of experience and you are starting correctly by admitting being sucked in.  This time , be careful , remember past errors , don’t chase SQ AND ENJOY THE MUSIC 

The reason I don't have any problems is because I don't quit anything.You might as well come home because there is nothing out there for you or any of us audiophiles that can ultimately satisfy. Just be sensible about things and you will be fine. Welcome back!

Welcome back! You'll find everything is just as you remember it.Spending silly amounts of cash and getting very little for your investment when it comes time to sell.

Think of all the money you saved in the last ten years by not pursuing this 
"hobby". 

@jrosemd My wife started a business 5 years ago.  Last year was her first profitable year.  This year is off to a good start for her.  As for saving money. LOL!  Time will tell but persistence is the name of the game.

I include What's Best Forum and Audio Circle among my forum sites.   I view SoundstageUltra, TheAudioBeat, PositiveFeedback, EnjoytheMusic and Analog Planet for news sites and reviews.   

@artizen65 ...14+ years in our venture, and survives despite the stock market heart attack back when.  Covid has been a good time for us, due to (we suspect) parents needing to get their children out of the house (we design/build/install playgrounds, commercial and residential) and stop making them crazy.  This year looks good to us too....

Perseverance is not just the name of a Mars rover, Yes. *L* ;)
 
Audio items for me is an interest, not an addiction....discounting
my diy omni activities, which take a back seat to 'business as unusual' (our claim to infamy).

Hang tough, and be brilliant. 👍
J

@asvjerry Thank you.  We hang tough every day.  As for brilliant well.