my first, ahh yes, double advents, scott,garrad with the wood arm.this was 45 years ago, even then my wife was very understanding. many,many systems later she is still with me and still understands the jones i have for this hobby. i am twice blessed. on the suject of first's, wouldn't it be great if all audiophiles posting told us something about their room.mine is 24x14 it could be bigger to better support the b&w 801 nautilus but thats all i could squeeze out of this new house. every time i hear a phile talk about nearfield listening i think small room. i had a bud who worked for lyric hi fi and was invited to seacliff to listen to harrys big system which at the time were big infinitys, he said he fellt like his feet were right up against the panels. these speakers were designed for large california rooms with high ceilings,yet the reviews on this speaker were outstanding. go figure, i think the room is the most important component which is why i drool over albert porters room and that beautiful rug he won't sell me . love and peace
Do you rember your first?
I went over to Peter Edward's house, after school one day. He puts on a record by Simon and Garfunkel, called Sounds of Silence. Anybody ever hear of them,? Anyway, he puts, the song I am a Rock on and I'm blown away at what I'm hearing from his dad's Fisher reciever, Empire turntable(that was state of the art, at the time) and AR 3a Speakers. The bass was freaking me out. He played more and more and then let me groove with his dad's headphones. Whoa! This was big time for this 9th grader. I was hooked. After saving, and saving, (my parents didn't have the money, although, I believe they helped me a little) I bought my first hi end system. You've got to remember, this was a time I was listening to a Victrola, and my Mom's Zeneith reined supreme. I purchased a Lafayette receiver, Garrad turntable and the AR 4xs. I bought the Simon and Garfunkel album that Pete played for me, and I was in heaven. The rest is history. Thanks Pete.