How to find local audiophiles
I was wondering how you find others blessed (or afflicted) with the audiophile bug in your local area. If you live in a major metro area, I know there are clubs or audio stores that can make connections. I live in Lexington, Ky., and I haven't heard of a club. Surprisingly, for a city this size, not really high end audio stores specializing in two channel gear. It might be nice to exchange thoughts with like minded people face to face.
you can easily "encode" contact info in messages. I understand the reasoning for enforcing to be the middle man in the transaction but the real purpose of such a platform should be the guarantees. And in that case, it makes no difference knowing or not knowing the other party. You would want audiogon to be the broker and pay the fees happily to have a safe transaction and a smooth process. People from this forum hooking up to meet in person is not a threat to their profit. |
Start with music first. I am incredibly fortunate to have two neighbors - each literally two doors away! - who enjoy jazz, like me (though not our only musical interest). About 10-12 years ago I went up to one of their doors on a late Saturday afternoon, and when his wife answered the door, I asked her “can [his name] come out to play”. He was on a different floor but heard me and yelled out “yes!”. That started a thing among the 3 of us where we gather every month or two at my house, start with appetizers and manhattans in the kitchen, and then move to serious listening and scotch for several hours. Even though neither of them is an audiophile, per se, they both have been deeply involved in my system journeys, appreciate the quality of the sound, and give great feedback. But most importantly, we’ve become good friends over the years and always look forward to catching up, using the excellent excuse of music and booze to do so. |
No idea how active they are, but here's one in Lexington https://www.facebook.com/groups/529776012308090/ |
I very much lucked into my group. I am a financial advisor who does most of my business at my clients homes, very old school. Wealthy people have nice systems, people with nice systems love to talk about them, and they want to be helpful for the most part. Five years later on we've got about 14ish members (when some aren't arguing), very informal. We share thoughts, swap equipment, listen to and talk about our gear, talk a little trash, and see other at shows (Axpona is local to all of us). I'm tighter more with some than others, but it's been a valuable experience |
For as much as a 'live music' area that Asheville can be, 'philes seem to stay in their burrows 'round here...a ...but when your b&m is Best Buy (....well, occasionally...😏 ) or Guitar Center ( for the really obscure...), not surprising I guess.... Besides, I don't bite, have had all my shots, and even housebroke in a whole series of events....*ironic L* ;) |
