The main affect of an interest in Audio is to bring me to artists and labels I would never have heard of any other way. One of the reasons I go to shows is to pick up on new artists(to me that is). Two labels in particular, ECM and stockfisch, have been a revelation. The artists I can think of, Mark Murphy, Michael Camillo, David Munyon, Sarah Madsen, Lorri Mckenna, Sara K and many more. Now I am not saying these are niche, unheard of artists, just I would never have come across them, without this hobby.
Secondly, I am increasingly intolerant of poor recording quality, but wo'nt accept music just because it is well recorded. So many "audiophile labels" seem to produce such tedious music. Naim for example, except for Antonio Fortuoni.
So in general, I have seen my listening and music collection, expanded with, in general, music I would be much the poorer without.
Secondly, I am increasingly intolerant of poor recording quality, but wo'nt accept music just because it is well recorded. So many "audiophile labels" seem to produce such tedious music. Naim for example, except for Antonio Fortuoni.
So in general, I have seen my listening and music collection, expanded with, in general, music I would be much the poorer without.