What is your audio axiom?

I have three.

1. Don't get married.

2. Don't tell anyone about your audio hobby.

3. Don't ever think you can get "just a little closer" to your speakers when            vacuuming... 

It's about the music.

GOODMAN'S "AXIOM 80"!!  The Axiom of Axioms!   (If you can ever find one or more, in mint condition)

Good sound/audio quality used to be a priority in peoples lives. It still is for a very select few (who are still alive), but the vast majority of people could not care less about it. Bad is good enough and worse is fine too. The junk culture decimated this hobby over the past 40 years and the number of people who are discerning about anything, let alone audio, dwindles with each passing day. I still love it even though my friends and family think I'm out of my mind.

Find a seasoned, nearby Mentor, if at all possible, or an audio club.  Our hobby attracts helpful, open-hearted people...willing to share their time and knowledge with others.  Many of us have compiled cables and audio accessories to share or sell at bargain prices knowing we are advancing our hobby. 

We have reached an amazingly accessible time for solid audio with todays chip dacs and-op amps.  YouTube reviewers like Randy (cheapaudioman,) Ron (New Record Day) and Jay's Iagi (for entry level hi end) provide wonderful information for beginners.  

With over 50 passionate years "in the chase," I'd be happy to help whoever wants to reach out.  

More Peace     Pin        (bold print for old eyes)

If it's worth playing, it's worth playing load - Mickey Hart

@hilde45  +1

... and the midrange. 

Waste not, want everything.

 isten to as much gear as necessary; only you know that.  Trust what you like and that fits your budget.  And finally, don't get bogged down with perfectionist paralysis.  chasing something that doesn't exist will only lead to unhappiness.

Be an audio rebel; learn what you can in the process, but part of that is also to unlearn some of what you have and (keep) being open minded and maintain (or develop) a perspective in this endeavor. Audiophilia as an industry, business and marketing approach is one thing - we shouldn't be married to it and play willingly along like lap dogs, but rather find our own path. And while being on good terms with dealers can be beneficial it's most important, from my chair, to let your findings guide you along the way - wherever it leads you.

Be an audio rebel; learn what you can in the process, but part of that is also to unlearn some of what you have and (keep) being open minded and maintain (or develop) a perspective in this endeavor. Audiophilia as an industry, business and marketing approach is one thing - we shouldn't be married to it and play willingly along like lap dogs, but rather find our own path. And while being on good terms with dealers can be beneficial it's most important, from my chair, to let your findings guide you along the way - wherever it leads you.

Enjoy the music!