Well, just a little mail from Europe, from Holland to be precise. I'm not sure whether or not I'm a true audiophile, 'cause I like to save some money for minor things like food, the rent, clothes etc. Anyway, I'm 31, journalist, and started with hifi (or maybe: lofi at the time) when I was 12. I remember drooling over all kind of glossy brochures and stuff, and imaging buying all kinds of equipment with loads of knobs and inputs and little lights and ....and... So the first time I went into a real hifi-shop and said what I wanted to buy they looked at me, and asked if I wanted to listen. Listen? Why bother? I knew all the specs, so I knew what I wanted! And especially the amp they recommend was awfull: no knobs, no lights, low output... but it sounded best, so I bought. And that, my friends, was the beginning of my addiction. I can't say without lying that I've got a true high-end system, but it's the best I can afford, and I'm reasonably happy with it (that is, untill I walk into a good shop or nose around this site), and, since spending a lot of time in my car, I invested in a good car-system, although it'll never sound as good as my home-system. Talking about cars: since mine is about to give up, I need a replacement soon, which means no new hifi the coming time..... Michiel.
Who R U?
A while back Garfish mentioned he lked the idea of getting to know some of us better.As no one has started a thread like this before I will take the plunge.I have been involved in and read many heated exchanges here in AudioGon.I hope no one attacks me for this thread saying "who cares about you,this is audio" Anyway,Im 45 and live in W.N.Y.I have never been married but have a music loving 11 year old daughter who lives with me.I have been a nurse for 20 years.Before that I was a Navy Corpsman for several years.I recently became engaged (first time) to a beautiful 30 year old music loving woman.At my age a 30 year old is a keeper and I have never been happier!! My other interests??Im into vinyl,who has time for anything else??