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I'm here for the enthusiasts, not the snobbery

Couple of threads have shown up lately. "Should you be an audiophile if you..." either have a certain type of gear, have a certain amount of money, or don’t make your own.

I personally reject all of that. I’m here for the enthusiasts, and those who suffer. That is, people who are enthusiastic about listening to music via electronics and those who are suffering with problems who need a little help. That’s how I try to build a community.

Also want to point out, again, that this hobby was built by hobbyists and tinkerers. The range included backyard self-electrocuting iconoclasts to scientists in acoustics and electrical engineering. I’m happy to welcome them all.

Laslty, I want to say something about the Porsche metaphor:

1 - All Porsches are ugly. This is an indisputable fact no one wants to talk about and means all debate needs to stop right there.

2 - Any motorcycle is more fun and exciting than any car.


Thank you for reading this and I’m glad I had a chance to nip these conversations in the bud. << evil troll laugh >>
erik_squires
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bdp24
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I never rode, so haven’t had bugs get caught in my teeth. Now hair, sure. ’Cause I have long hair, I mean. Why, what were you thinkin’? ,-)

When J. Gordon Holt started Stereophile in 1962, many hi-fi enthusiasts WERE amateur engineers, having had training during WWII or even in High School. By the time Harry Pearson started The Absolute Sound in 1973, things were considerably different. Boomers were now in the workforce, wanted a good "stereo", but had no technical education. The same was true of Pearson and his writers, who were professionals (in non-hi-fi fields) with more disposable income than knowledge of electronic circuits or loudspeaker design.

isochronism
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Stunt rider Indian Larry suffered a similar fate as well.
oldhvymec
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I worked with a guy that raced in the vintage class, Big BSA guy.
NO fancy suspension.. Oh Man... I think it was motocross, lots of knee action, I remember that...

He loved it. I’m walking, he’s hobbling.. He took good care of himself too. It did take its toll.
He wouldn’t drive on the street though..

Both knees and hips were in bad order at 50 or so, He’s 72 now...

Stunt rider Indian Larry suffered a similar fate as well. 
That was too bad, he was a good mechanic, too, Yup...

Regards


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almarg
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Couple of threads have shown up lately. "Should you be an audiophile if you..." either have a certain type of gear, have a certain amount of money, or don’t make your own.

I personally reject all of that. I’m here for the enthusiasts, and those who suffer. That is, people who are enthusiastic about listening to music via electronics and those who are suffering with problems who need a little help. That’s how I try to build a community.

+1. I've made a point of ignoring the threads you refer to in the first paragraph.

All Porsches are ugly. This is an indisputable fact ...

-1 :-)

My 2017 Macan S and 2014 Cayman S (both in the colors shown) get a lot of compliments on their appearance. Also, FWIW, my wife has a background in art among other things, and would dispute your indisputable fact :-)

Best regards,
-- Al
 
glupson
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"You can't claim to be engaged if you don't put skin in the game."
Skull, too.

Once I asked a guy I was chatting with if I should buy a motorcycle just to try.

He said "Please do and please do not wear a helmet. I am saving for a new place."

He was a neurosurgeon.


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