A very interesting read! I certainly envy the owner of that much(many) solidly constructed listening area(s). I totally can relate to the quest of seeing how much can be squeezed out of early technologies(especially tubed gear), and concur that early design/production was done with greater precision, and to closer tolerances than today's(especially with regard to today's tube manufacturers- KR/WE/EAT being the exceptions to that rule. One thing that was missing in the article though: For all the mention of "The Hobby", "Audio", "efficiency", and "power", not once was "The Music" mentioned. I've yet to hear music in a cinema(one of his references) that sounded like what I've experienced in a concert hall/jazz club, with the exception of it's SPL. Are these individuals after the gestalt of live music and it's experience, or older equipment/technology enthusiasts? Not that I feel there is anything wrong with their goal(or anyone else's, whatever may make them happy). One of my best friends restores/collects Edison Phonographs. I WOULD most definitely like to visit the Mill at some point and actually hear the systems. Then again, this is the page that I was reading, and perhaps I missed the "it" that you referred to as having "gotten": (http://www.oswaldsmillaudio.com/about.html)
What do you want from the hobby?
There is a "wonderful" article about a listening experience at "Oswald's Mill",that is beautifully written by Michael Lavorgna!
This can be found on the "Six Moons web-site",under "industry news"(see the latest dated addition of the "mill" sessions).....I LOVED it!!I,also "think" I "got it"!!
The writer REALLY touches upon "something" in his wrap-up of his unique experience,and it almost made me cry(just kidding,but it was quite touching,regarding our wonderful hobby).
Now I am even more aware of the "why" of being so smitten with my "own" take on what I like in my system,as well as why I "SO" enjoy a different,but serious spin from some other interesting yet unique hobbyists' approaches.
I mention this on the analog forum because I know so many folks are "inspired" hobbyists,but mostly I have corresponded with many of you,and just "think" you might enjoy the "theme" of the fine article!
Great read!...On the money postscript!!
Best.
This can be found on the "Six Moons web-site",under "industry news"(see the latest dated addition of the "mill" sessions).....I LOVED it!!I,also "think" I "got it"!!
The writer REALLY touches upon "something" in his wrap-up of his unique experience,and it almost made me cry(just kidding,but it was quite touching,regarding our wonderful hobby).
Now I am even more aware of the "why" of being so smitten with my "own" take on what I like in my system,as well as why I "SO" enjoy a different,but serious spin from some other interesting yet unique hobbyists' approaches.
I mention this on the analog forum because I know so many folks are "inspired" hobbyists,but mostly I have corresponded with many of you,and just "think" you might enjoy the "theme" of the fine article!
Great read!...On the money postscript!!
Best.