Validation? Most folks I know don't relate. A few online pals get it. My kids don't even think I'm a hipster despite having three turntables, many tube amps, speakers like radiators, and a relatively large record collection.
Validation
To go along with my post about how competitive you are regarding your set, is this question: Do you need someone to validate the quality of your set or can you be happy with it all by yourself? In my case, no one has heard my set in a long time and I’ve made many improvements. So far, I’m very pleased with what I’ve done, but I do wonder what others might think.
How about you?
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A longtime friend invited me over for Mojitos and to audition his upgraded system. I was quite impressed with the SQ and told him so. A couple of months later he mentioned that he was considering an upgrade. I told him his system was great as-is, and suggested that he spend the money on a vacation with his wife. That's what friends are for. |
+2 Million @2psyop
The need for Validation -- the ultimate downfall of Gen Z, Gen Alpha's and later Millennials who have been raised on "Likes" and "Clicks". Take validation away from them and many of them have mental and social breakdowns -- that statement is not hyperbole, as study after study are proving this over and over.
I'm glad I'm old enough that the only person's opinion that matters to me is my wife of 40 years. And boy, does THAT opinion carry a lot of sway! |
@lloydc I can’t understand half the words either... But then, I don’t speak Spanish! Actually, the vocal track is recorded way down on that and it is very hard just to hear what is being said, let alone understand it. If you get the system right, you can understand what is being said, but it is difficult in a live room and certainly easier in nearfield. I assume you are talking ~27:20. As for validation, it is exceedingly rare for someone to come over to listen. However, they’ve always been amazed and compared it to "six figure sound" even when still in "development." Of course as a hobby, things are always in development. On line validation is nice, especially when it is from those that also have nice sounding systems to demo. But it is not necessary, and I know where my system stands from attending shows. Someone mentioned that cost, or lack thereof, seems to spur this sort of thing. When one puts their own components together that can "compete" and saves a ton of coin in the process, they get a sense of pride that you just don't get from walking into the store and putting your money down. If this is shared, perhaps others will follow suit allowing for better sound for less $$$. I am always too happy to share what I have and have done. |
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