Goodbye Everyone

dogberry

241 posts

04-11-2023 at 08:08pm

"I have pretty much stuck with film.

Film cameras, vinyl records, tube amps, steam locos, and black powder muzzleloaders all get me going. I seem to have been born in the wrong era!"

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r2r tapes; vinyl (recently inherited 4000 lps had 2500); lot o cds; tt with 3 tonearms; vintage: tube tuner/preamp/amp

vintage speakers

https://www.audiogon.com/systems/9511

Not the wrong era, just old enough to know how good the vintage equip/technologies were in those eras.

@smerk  It is male posturing. Even us old guy still stand up the fur on occasion. It is also a sign that we are passionate about this subject. Arguing about it is fine, attacking others is not. I have a tendency to strike back when I am attacked but I am getting better at controlling it.

@elliottbnewcombjr I am sure many view me as a stuck record, some think I preach. So, I decided to wear a black robe when online. Might as well play the part. As a voice of sanity, sorry to see you dismiss yourself. 

When a hobby turns into a cult this is what happens.

We all give advice based on our experience and knowledge but most of all personal preference.  

Audio SQ is strictly subjective, so recommendations should be acknowledged but not necessarily accepted

The seed for the demise of forums like this one, and for ultimate frustration of the participants, is enshrined in  the core beliefs of audiophiles.

Everything contributes to the sound of a system 

We can hear all these contributions

Every component has it's own distinct sound

We can hear all these distinctions

If it cost more, it's better

Specs don't matter. (unless the more costly item has better specs than a cheaper item, then they do.)

LP sounds better than CD. 

The most expensive solution to any problem, is the best solution.

Some brands are no good.  (These are usually the best selling brands.)

If I say I can hear it, you must accept that as fact

Wire is sentient

No picking and choosing.  In for a penny, in for a pound.

EVERYONE's opinion is equally valid.

and we have not even mentioned tweaks

Cheers

@rok2id

I see the conversations here as more spirited than confrontational. It doesn't hurt that we all share the same passion -- enjoying music recreated with the breath of life. If tastes might differ, so be it.