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One of the most pleasurable aspects of this hobby!

Over the decades I have found that 'discovering' various types of music or songs has been just as pleasurable as the hardware experience..

For example, the first time I heard the song 'Take Five', by Dave Brubeck, was on an old tv show called 'The Secret Life of Machines'.  It was the opening song for the show.  It took me some time to track down who's song this was, and even the name of it.  As soon as I did, off I went to purchase the album!  

Another time was hearing the song  'A Summer Place' by Percy Faith, on the radio.  Again, it took some time to discover who did the song and what the name of it was.  I could go on and on, and I'm sure you have your own special examples....Part of listening to these songs and albums over and over is the memories they invoke within your spirit.

There was always great personal satisfaction in eventually discovering who made those particular songs that caught your attention.  

Today, with smartphone technology all one needs to do is look at their screen and it will tell you the name and band playing it.  With a few quick swipes you'll have it delivered to your door or 'playlist' .

Enjoy the software!!

  

quincy
quincy OP
374 posts
 

@stuartk 

Why do you feel the need to diminish members posts?

Is it a power trip you seek?

If you have never purchased a record or cd because you did not like 100% of the songs, you are missing out on a lot of pleasure and memories!

You may want to seek out some professional help.....

stuartk
3,209 posts
 

@quincy 

"Diminish" ? huh? Where’s this coming from? 

When I said "whatever floats your boat", I was affirming "glad you’re happy with your approach."   

I then merely went on describe what brings me satisfaction. Do you only get along with people who agree with your opinions 100%  ?  Audio is a hobby characterized by differences in approach. Most of us are perfectly fine with this. If you’re looking for lock-step uniformity, you’re not likely to find it here.

FYI, I have a masters in Counseling Psych., have both provided mental health counseling to others and have many years of my own therapy under my belt. No shortage of self-awareness here. 

I suggest you take a look at why you automatically assume you’re being attacked when, in fact, you’re not. 

 

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simao
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I can relate. Was skiing in my 20s up in Quebec and heard this beautiful exotic song playing over the mountain loudspeakers. A few months later was having dinner out with my ex in-laws and former wife when that same song came on the restaurant system. My ex FIL cooly informed me it was Girl from Ipanema.  

tablejockey
4,011 posts
 

We are living the best of times(at least for listening/discovering new music)

Just hit the microphone icon on the screen, moments  later...

Access to just about any detail about the music.

AMAZING! It's  not 100% identifying everything-yet, but to imagine  such technology just a few decades ago, seemed too advanced.

Ironically, I'm more fascinated achieving  maximum performance of an old LP, while amplifying it thru 60+ year old light bulbs!

 

tomcarr
1,611 posts
 

1. Visiting thrift stores and finding a CDs that are great for a few dollars each!

2. Playing a  CD for the first time and hearing how good it sounds because it was so well recorded.

3. Buying a remastered CD and finding out Bob Ludwig was the mastering engineer.

Very happy with my system, and even more happy to hear well-recorded music.

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