Nostalgia is sappy sentiment. In audio it mainly finds traction because a lot of that old gear was tubes and turntables, some of which really do still perform well even today. Also because the devaluation of the dollar has been so extreme yet we stupidly think of things in dollar terms, forgetting what was $350 back then is something like $3500 or even $35k today. Instead we compare the $350 Kenwood to a more recent $350 NAD and the Kenwood comes off pretty good. But that NAD in real inflation adjusted dollars is like $30, if that. So again emotions rule over reason. Same old, same old.
Nostalgia, fond memories and judgement on now vs. then equipment ?
Forgive if my spelling is subject. I have had much in the world of high end audio. Audio memory, nostalgia and the times of my life does impact my thoughts on the best gear I have had.
I have had some great items and it seems that some of the ones I think of as the "best" were also owned during some high points in my life.....I guess the same can be said for cars, homes (dare I say mates?) and more.
I guess my thoughts on many consumer products are subject to my life at the time, do you find this in your thoughts of audio, cars, homes....etc.
"For the times they are a changin"..
I have had some great items and it seems that some of the ones I think of as the "best" were also owned during some high points in my life.....I guess the same can be said for cars, homes (dare I say mates?) and more.
I guess my thoughts on many consumer products are subject to my life at the time, do you find this in your thoughts of audio, cars, homes....etc.
"For the times they are a changin"..