Cool thread. I am 63. I've been a 2 channel guy since high school. Never had much money in my youth so I had to scrape my equipment together. I finally made some money in the 80's and was able to cobble up some really cool (to me) systems. Always changing amps, preamps, speakers and cables searching for the best sound that I could afford. I got absorbed in critical listening.
At one point I started a speaker business. Let me tell you, there is a lot more in the design and construction of good speakers than you may think. Needless to say that business did not gain any traction, but wow was it fun!
In the late 90's I got out of 2 channel completely and went to what I refer to as background music. Sonos is a wonderful thing for background music. I am retired now and thinking about getting back into 2 channel. I have been studying this forum for the last 6 months and am blown away by the wealth of information available. Thanks to all the contributors! The other thing I noticed is that a lot of the gear I once owned is still out there giving music lovers loyal service.
Probably more than you wanted to know, but as you can see I am getting quite excited.
Bob-
