‘Audiophile life’. Probably akin to going down a rabbit hole and doomed to audiophilia nervosa . Yet some have been successful and happy. Please forget about audiophile equipment , otherwise you could end up playing the same 12 tracks all your life on equipment demos. Rather enjoy the music. I remember enjoying music off a budget 2 speaker, all in one record player system in my high school days. Still trying to better that sound . Some could claim age related hearing loss . Well one could age a lot and still be chasing equipment, power supply, cables, tweaks , equipment racks , room treatment , the latest digital equiment, Uber expensive vinyl, endless sleepless nights , countless hours poring over the net , comparing your kit to others/ Hifi stores ,neglecting important aspects of life and health etc. Not to mention losing money better spent elsewhere. I have done all this and years since starting I’ve got it right , well just about. But listening to other simple inexpensive systems give me as much joy and maybe more considering the small cost. I’ve come to believe the follliwing. 1. Set a moderate budget. 2 .Go to a reputable dealer who sells reliable stuff known for excellent after sales service. Listen to what’s on offer. 3.Compare to another dealer if possible.4. When you like something insist on home demo. 5. Buy and forget about it totally. I mean totally. Do not compare to others. You could find better. But never perfect.6. DO NOT UPGRADE. JUST ENJOY THE MUSIC. I’m expecting a lot of comments for my views , hopefully in a friendly spirit.
How Do You Live The Audiophile Life
I don’t really have the credentials to be on Audiogon. Kef Q150s and new NAD equipment that replaced my stalwart Arcam Solo. Maybe I can peek over the fence.
So I’ve have a question about the new equipment. I’m browsing the forums, looking for an answer. I know as much as about audio as anyone who isn’t an audiophile. But I was astonished at the number of brands I’d never heard of. And I know the price of the stuff I have heard of.
I’m in NYC. Maybe there’s five high-end dealers here. I’m guessing that number drops off quickly once you cross the Hudson.
This is a long winded way to ask how you live the audiophile life? How do you get access to this stuff? I’d want to hear something before dropping a car-like sum on it. Do you buy blind? Do you travel? Go to the industry shows? Help me, teach me, inform me.
I guess this question applies to speakers as well. Maybe more so. But I was in the amplifier section so . . .
So I’ve have a question about the new equipment. I’m browsing the forums, looking for an answer. I know as much as about audio as anyone who isn’t an audiophile. But I was astonished at the number of brands I’d never heard of. And I know the price of the stuff I have heard of.
I’m in NYC. Maybe there’s five high-end dealers here. I’m guessing that number drops off quickly once you cross the Hudson.
This is a long winded way to ask how you live the audiophile life? How do you get access to this stuff? I’d want to hear something before dropping a car-like sum on it. Do you buy blind? Do you travel? Go to the industry shows? Help me, teach me, inform me.
I guess this question applies to speakers as well. Maybe more so. But I was in the amplifier section so . . .
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/asvjerry. Appreciate the honesty and I concur. I wish I knew then what I know now. |
asvjerry.... and still......audiophile life means to scratch even when there’s no itch. .....never ending pursuit of that tiny improvement closer to the truth with the law of diminishing returns. Addiction ? O. C.D. ? Perfectionist as in doing things as best possible . Sometimes the recording , equipment and state of mind meet bringing ... tears to mine eyes . Making it all worth it |
CD318. Your experience is very similar to mine. Pinthrift: my final frontier was coupling my speakers to the walls ... and then happiness. I’ve decided I’m done. The end. Now just enjoying the music for what it is. This is an excellent thread and all the posts have been excellent reminders not to stray from the path. |