I’ve been fortunate. My sons, both in their 30’s, still call me for advice when they have big decisions to make. I try to respect them as adults and they return the favor.
As is so true of us “Boomers”, I was a slow adopter of technology. I was accustomed to records and tape and didn’t see the need to use CDs. My ex-wife actually showed me the advantages of the CD. I used VCRs and didn’t see the need to go to DVDs at first — using CDs made it an easier transition. But I still have 2 nice Sony VCR’s, just in case! And though I seldom play cassette tapes anymore, I still have the Technics in my equipment array, just in case and because I like the look.
I hadn’t played records for years until recently, but reading comments here about how great the sound of records can be . . and being a bit nostalgic . . and having a lot of records and having recently been given a lot more . . I bought a turntable and a Spin Clean and have been cleaning and listening like mad — what else can you do while sheltering at home? My sons stream — audio to them is their iPhone and ear buds. Will they care about any of my equipment? Probably not. But I’m just 65 and not planning on checking out anytime soon, and I enjoy it. Maybe they will too as they get older and more curious about why their Dad fiddled with all this bulky equipment. Or maybe they won’t. I hope they will know the value and sell these things for a decent return when the time comes.
As is so true of us “Boomers”, I was a slow adopter of technology. I was accustomed to records and tape and didn’t see the need to use CDs. My ex-wife actually showed me the advantages of the CD. I used VCRs and didn’t see the need to go to DVDs at first — using CDs made it an easier transition. But I still have 2 nice Sony VCR’s, just in case! And though I seldom play cassette tapes anymore, I still have the Technics in my equipment array, just in case and because I like the look.
I hadn’t played records for years until recently, but reading comments here about how great the sound of records can be . . and being a bit nostalgic . . and having a lot of records and having recently been given a lot more . . I bought a turntable and a Spin Clean and have been cleaning and listening like mad — what else can you do while sheltering at home? My sons stream — audio to them is their iPhone and ear buds. Will they care about any of my equipment? Probably not. But I’m just 65 and not planning on checking out anytime soon, and I enjoy it. Maybe they will too as they get older and more curious about why their Dad fiddled with all this bulky equipment. Or maybe they won’t. I hope they will know the value and sell these things for a decent return when the time comes.