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Do you, or did you, have Audiophile buddies that you shared music, gear, times with?

In my lifetime, from the military, to business, to racing, vacations and more, sharing all with a close friend was part of the magic of those times.
Have you had someone close to you that made or makes your audiophile experience(s) even better?  My primary audiophile friend has passed, but I enjoyed so many great musical times with him.  From Magnepans, to Martin Logan,  Dahlquist, Conrad Johnson, ARC and so many more....a major part of the joy, learning and more was the friend that I shared nearly all of it with.  The fact that we both liked sports cars, Bordeaux and modern architecture/furniture was also great, but the music/audio connection was, likely,  the best.  I think the holidays make me think of friends and family experiences and music has been much a part of those times. 

Have a good and safe holiday season. 


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elliottbnewcombjr
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Past friends, when I worked in NYC, commuted on train for 26 years, I made many friends, similar interests, visits, parties.

Started my own business, home based, I stopped commuting 22 years ago, those interactions stopped, several have retired and moved away, two passed away sadly.
elliottbnewcombjr
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I am lucky to have 3 nearby audiophile friends: one in town, prior frequent visits here/there; two others, both 1 hr away, occasional visits until very limited visits with masks. Luckily met Bill here, 1 hr away.

Discussions, advice, shared experiences, past audio shows NYC together as well as listening and exposure to new artists.

nearby friend has upscale everything, cables on elevators, lead shot/sand equip stand, dumbbell weights on CD player, custom speakers, pricey interconnects, power controller and cords ... Sounds wonderful.

He comes here, loves my system. I sometimes bring his cables here for comparisons. Hearing no difference has saved me a lot of money over the years. He enthusiastically got into digital streaming, not for me.

I’m the only one with Reel to Reel. They, like everyone else pick LP over CD and Tape over LP, and Tube over SS. I’m also only one with active FM, via dedicated antenna to Vintage McIntosh Tube Tuner/Preamp mx110z. I aimed my antenna to WBGO Jazz, others are amazed, so many have never heard FM other than car radios.

Also joint visits with masks to a few stores with vinyl, if near NJ:

lots, great finds, good prices

http://www.the-record-collector.com/

smaller, good stuff, higher prices

http://www.prex.com/

huge, got excited, very disappointed, mostly cds

https://vvinyl.com/shop/

I need to get back up to this small but fun store

https://www.google.com/search?q=buy%20lps%20near%20me&rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS881US881&oq=buy+lps+ne...

several in nearby NYC, 1 hr by train, out of the question now
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