How to find local audiophiles

Also, check out all your local HiFi stores and ask them about local groups is another option.

Lexington, KY is a great town, I have a few friends there. I would think that in used record or CD stores that you have in town you'd find fellow enthusiasts.

I was out of this world for a long time-raising kids, working too much, etc. Made do with a modest headphone setup.  When I got back in 10-12 years ago, all the high end stores had disappeared. We have one store that is really a HT store, but sells MC-Anthem-Paradigm-that's it. That's too bad. 

I used to bond with a few guys at my local HE store but it closed 10 years ago and the guys that I met moved to sunnier climates.  I live in Chicago land and there still are some boutique places but they are at least 45 minutes away and have limited hours. 
  It’s a lonely hobby as others noted.

  Perhaps that could be a new forum category-find local audiophiles in your area-but unfortunately I see a lot of potential for scammers and worse in that scenario 

Like others I have met guys (no surprise we’re all guys) buying and selling used equipment.  I’ve connected with a few local guys online and have had offers to listen to their systems but I haven’t taken them up on their offers yet.  I’m fine connecting online on sites like this.  So, how’s everyone doing this morning?