I'll try again, first attempt didn't post.
- Spend as much on your front end components (turntable and CDP) as you do on your amplifer and speakers. Garbage in, garbage out.
- Spend twice as much on your source material (LP's and CD's) as you do on your hardware.
- Never, ever buy power cords and interconnect new. Buy it for half the price or less here on the 'Gon.
- Always be less than truthful about what you spend on your gear/media. White lies are part of the hobby and your significant other expects you to be "coy"
- always keep the manuals, boxes, and shipping material. You'll likely need it when "Upgrade-aphelia" kicks in.
- attend as many live musical events as possible
- listen and follow the advice of the folks who frequent the 'Gon, their advice is invaluable
- Spend as much on your front end components (turntable and CDP) as you do on your amplifer and speakers. Garbage in, garbage out.
- Spend twice as much on your source material (LP's and CD's) as you do on your hardware.
- Never, ever buy power cords and interconnect new. Buy it for half the price or less here on the 'Gon.
- Always be less than truthful about what you spend on your gear/media. White lies are part of the hobby and your significant other expects you to be "coy"
- always keep the manuals, boxes, and shipping material. You'll likely need it when "Upgrade-aphelia" kicks in.
- attend as many live musical events as possible
- listen and follow the advice of the folks who frequent the 'Gon, their advice is invaluable