Anyone in this hobby lonely like me and wish they could “hang” with a fellow audiophile?

so few get what we seek

most don't understand what we love

our thoughts often land on deaf ears

I had a piece up for sale about a year or so ago and a local audiophile inquired.  I offered to let him keep it for a weekend to see if he wanted it.  We have been enjoying listening sessions at each other's house ever since....along with good whiskey

My point is that you don't know who they are or where they are, but they are right around the corner....we just have to figure out how to connect

@dhite71 

Your point is spot on. I have an audio buddy who lives just up the street from me. Our dealer introduced us a couple of years ago. Otherwise, I would have had no idea he was there.

@thecarpathian 

+1 re Keb Mo.  We saw him a little over a year ago at the Birchmere.  Great concert.

I’m kind of over that phase of having to mix with other audiophiles. Back in the ’80s and 90s I very much enjoyed friends and acquaintances I’d meet at the Hi-Fi Exchange in Great Neck NY. I can say I’m happily at a point where while it would be nice if that was still the cultural norm of the hobby (Socialization!), I’m okay with my stereo and listening rituals being just for me. I have friends and relatives who are cool and that I like and when they visit they know the stereo is good- I’m always impressed with someone who catches it immediately.

I’d say that’s definitely a good ear and, undoubtedly, a music lover.

Nonetheless, if I drop dead tomorrow, I don’t think there’s anyone in the house who would know how to get the full value of the stereo when the clearance sale begins.

Possibly like my journey to the Great Beyond, I’m at terms with being on this path by myself. G-d knows I probably wouldn’t have done any of that work or spent even half of that money for anyone but myself anyway.

(Insert half serious smiley HERE)

Find a bar in your town that will allow you to set up your system once a month and promote the afternoon - evening. Don't worry that people are tittering away the time in idle talk. You will get some people who are interested in music and systems some of them young dudes that like sound. It could grow into something special.