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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 . . .
paul6001

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Lots of good advise.
 I agree with the guy who:
find a group of audiophiles. We have a group through meetup.com Lots of guys willing to share and help.
 Robert Harley's book is helpful to get the audio neurons going. So is Smith's.
 Check Craigslist for some good buys if want to explore a bit.
  But, probably the best advice is to ENJOY THE MUSIC- not the equipment so much, unless that's your goal. 
 If the music moves you, you are there...
Makes no sense if your moving, you can't be "there"...
See millercarbons video- he's moving and he's there. The Dude of audiophileness.
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