How long ago did you catch the bug?


My first inkling was about 1972 when a friend mentioned such things as Dual, Thorens, AR, Scott, etc. By '74-'75 I knew about all the Japanese manufacturers (courtesy of a military PX catalog) and about McIntosh. By '76 ​​was using a hand me down all in one Panasonic compact system. The compact system did not last long and very shortly after, '77, came a "proper" 1970's system with such names as Pioneer, Kenwood, Shure, AR, Teac. 

128x128zavato

Showing 1 response by mm1tt77

Middle school in the late 80’s to early 90’s.  Friends Dad had a state of the art at the time Home Theater set up.  Lost count on how many times we watched Tombstone! 
 

First spade of my own where I could let my love for Audio shine was at 16, my car was the spot.  My audio gear was worth more than the mighty Toyota Tercel. 
 

The bug has shifted from Car Audio to Home Theater to now a heavy focus on 2 Channel.  Just bought a Krell stack, never thought I would have the means or opportunity for the kind of gear I have today and…. Still always looking for ways to get that next little bit further.  Crazy, fun, stupid hobby.