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I'm here for the sharing, not the snobery

Just a quick note.  Things around here on Audiogon have been interesting over the past couple of weeks as I've watched a number of trolls shift the tenor of the discussions.

I wanted to say that I fully support information sharing, doing things ourselves, experimentation and ways to broaden who is among us.

The idea that you are or are not an audiophile based on what you have spent, or what exclusive line of products you have purchased is not one I want to support.  We should find ways to share, not exclude our passion and grow our dwindling numbers.

Building kits and systems with the younger generation is a fantastic way of getting them into STEM as well as into audio, not to mention builds light years worth of knowledge in very little time.  As I've said before, our hobby was built by experimenters, tinkerers and lovers of music much more so than by lovers of spending.

I'll support inclusive, fact based discussions and those who are intellectually curious every time I can.
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stuartk
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mijostyn

"The problem Stuart is that hearing is so subjective that it is difficult for anyone to relate to what someone hears especially when they do not really know what they are listening to".

Yessir-- of course!  I didn't mean to imply I disagreed with this. It was the OP's use of the phrase "fact based discussions" that triggered my first post in this thread. I interpreted this as an expression of the same mind-set that insists cables cannot sound different, based on "facts". However, it would appear that I jumped the gun. I apologize to all concerned, especially erik_squires for mischaracterizing his post. There was no ill will intended! 
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mahgister
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Interesting thread....It seems the Op always start interesting threads....

I will read and participate....

My best to all....
wolf_garcia
6,894 posts
 
I disagree...I think it's extremely important to not only spend your brains out on your gear and mention your other expensive hobbies (at least one gifted listener here has described how much money he has), but to pontificate at length about how smart you are and how impeccable your taste is because you are, in fact, superior to other lesser people. Otherwise, how would they learn?
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asvjerry
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+1K, Erik...*s*

I like the 'thoughtful' threads...wading through the rancour gets tiresome.

On an un- or relative related physical graffiti seen today, 12" all caps mounted on the side rails of a ped bridge:

ALL FEET STAND BENEATH THE STARS

....we all need reminding of this marvelous fact....;)

...as we all 'face the music' in our own ways 'n means...

...and simple civility can be an act of a gracious mind.

 ✌🤞, J


rozbel
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Agreed, since most people don't have an endless pot of money to spend my way of thinking is get the best you can afford that your own ears tell you is the best for you.
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