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| what is it in audio that you dislike most? @Rackon> Audio store salesmen assuming my husband is the audiophile when we shop together as a couple. Speakers with tipped up treble and/or narrow sweet spots. blindjim> Ouch! Salesmanship today in many cases is a lost art and respect as... | |
| what is it in audio that you dislike most? @joshfilmblindjim>good call. especially on #3kinkThe poor sound quality of most recordings is my main complaint. blindjim>plus 2 on recording quality. it is a shame only jazz and classical seem to get better attention on the whole, than most... | |
| What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio? the DIY nd tweaking to optimize ones system are key to enjoying and understanding the hobby.MOniker = it seemed the shortest, simplest path to an end. growing is about gaining new view points and leaving behind those which prove futile or have bee... | |
| what is it in audio that you dislike most? @knever>12 postsblindjim>Everybody is a critic. forgive me but it seems your huberous is showing.although to some extent and it appears its happening just now, I agree, folks are constantly abusing that freedom of speech bit.so you are no... | |
| what is it in audio that you dislike most? a greater proliferation of audio dealerships and the consequent increased visibility of various maker's gear, is only going to happen with increased support by manufacturers.the difficulty there is obvious. the audio industry is proliferated by 'c... | |
| what is it in audio that you dislike most? skyscraperFortunately I don’t have small children to starve to afford further upgrades. blindjim>so.... we're supposed to feed children?. Well, that sorts out a few things but its gonna destroy the current food budget . no sale, or walks, as th... | |
| what is it in audio that you dislike most? mahgisterPeople who swear by measuring rod, blindjim>there is wisdom in that line.specs have their place, but it is ears and heart that pays for it in the end.rickallenSnobbery. ... when someone gets uppity or condescending or judgmental even,... | |
| what is it in audio that you dislike most? chayroSeeing audiophiles at shows and grudgingly accepting the fact that I must be one of them. blindjim>LOLelizabethbecause I own physically large speakers I MUST play music really loud. ()blindjim>Its true. talking to other uninitiated fol... | |
| What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio? Hearing something sublime, startling, or incredible is one thing. those events are just special.hearing or enjoying a startling event, or presentation is one thing. getting into the past time itself is yet another. In this place ‘eye opening’ eve... | |
| What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio? one thing is for sure, despite any arguments on audionic memory, the first time anyone who cares at all about music hears something really special, extremely elevated excellence in sound reporduction, or a presentation that they have never encount... | |
| What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio? flynnrdSwitching to tube amplification. Distortion? Maybe. But it sure sounds good to me. blindjim>plus 1 for sure!chuck92914 posts07-19-2019 2:03pmWhile inquiring about another component, dealer suggested PS Audio Directstream JR DAC. I bought... | |
| What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio? @jnovakTo this day, I haven't ANYTHING that comes close to the sound I heard that marvelous day at Soundex.jim>I guess everyone will have that one session or event that continues to haunt them with its incredible ppresentation.mine was an all t... | |
| What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio? viridianWhen I was five years old, the smell of the tubes and the soft glow of them from my dad’s system. Scott/Klipschorn.jim>I sold Scott but not the type you refer to here. sure sorry to have missed that previous Scott bus.big_greg"where are... | |
| What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio? xshadorneThat a good quality pre-amp is really important and that phase is very important to me. blindjim> could not agree with you more on the preamp importance. IF there is more than one decent source of course.many thanks.three_easy_payments... | |
| What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio? @noromance2tubesI was shocked the first time i heard an all tube system. I knew then that was the ticket for me if not solely but as an additional rig in house.Its sound still haunts me.Thanks much.@lowrider573I dig both sides of that coin, cost... |