Czarivey, you just, unintentionally I believe, called me an idiot, along with many others. I would buy those Lamms in an instant if I could. They last for decades and at least for now can be easily and inexpensively serviced by Lamm. The Rowland 8T that I mentioned is great too and again can be serviced without a problem. Servicing French made electronics could be a little more difficult, I don't know, but even sending not too heavy units to Europe should not be much of a problem for an audiophile. Just call the factory, pack the thing well and get it shipped without leaving your home. |
Jmcgrogan2, I think you are right about the declining audiophile pool, I have this impression too, at least people keep more to themselves. Whenever I read or participate in a discussion here, there are few active participants, it used to be different. And I remember more challenging economic times when prices were relatively higher and good pieces got bought quickly. Still, it's summer time, we'll see.
Whatever it is, I don't like it, even concerned. I might be able to save thousand dollars on my next purchase, but if it continues the outcome will not look good at all. |
Well, let's hope Vladimir Shushirin lives long. I believe, there will be a few places that will service pieces like Lamm and Rowland. If not, they only need service every ten years, and if this becomes impossible in ten years, that's all right. Lamm has a cult following, those amps will be serviceable for a very long time, little doubt. Biggest problem might be special tubes that he uses, matched to each unit.
If you will forgive this, I don't need this vintage Japanese junk, either serviceable or not. |
Maybe we don't want because we can't. In any case, let's stay alive a little longer. Vladimir too. |
Ha, I'd rather be a Brontosaurus than engineered mosquito. Interesting angle of view, Electroslacker.
What Sense63 and Carmenc wrote sounds sad. We'll enjoy what we have and will have but next generation..it's very uncertain to say the least.
As soon as I can I'll get the biggest baddest amps I can afford and accomodate in my place, believe you me. Let's call it both a tradition and counter-culture. And they sure will sound better than any shiny box. |
" We are being phased out ". That's a little too desperate, I would say, but yes the situation is not good.
About wine analogy. Yes, you can clearly tell the difference between a so-so wine and an excellent one even if you have never tried any wine before. But any analogy has limits. Those who were 'brainwashed' with digital, and usually poor quality digital, would have hard time to appreciate fine things. |
Yeah, well, if fewer people upgrade and fewer start building their systems..we'll have the situation we do. |
Oh man, you are doing time travel again. |
Look who is talking with two posts history. North Koreans are said to be good at it too.
It is hardly free to sell on ebay. Many dealers and individuals put the same items both on ebay and on Audiogon at the same time, usually at higher price on ebay to cover higher fees.
There are plenty of items, though some stuff never shows up or sells quicker than I could see it.
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When you officialy make an offer and the offer is accepted, you have to buy, you are bound by the rules. Sure, you could make certain in person that the condition is as stated.
Not everyone wants strangers in their houses, me included.
Cash transaction is not the best way, there are many fake dollars, some say at least 5%. |
In any case, if you get paid by cash don't take it to the bank, spend it. |
Can audio return to greatness? Question is can artistry return to being artistry and not you know what ? Theoretically yes.
Economic conditions are good enough for many and not too bad for most, this is not a cause but an excuse. People spend ridiculous dollars on bullsh-t and eat three times more food than they need. Alright, I'll be more gentle - two times more. Not to mention drinking like pigs, oops I mean drinking too much. |
Orpheus10, you are right about while we still can. Climate change will finish all this off soon enough, rich and not rich will have the same fun.
$20k for a great tonearm sounds reasonable to me. How about $50k for Hermes handbag or $3k for a bottle of wine? |
You see, I didn't say that I could ever afford it or that I would buy it even if I could. I always spend less than I can. |
On the other hand, considering everything that contributes to the current state of things, prices might not be right. |
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