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


I had to ask this question. Because that’s where I’m at currently. I created a nice little smartly tuned system that I’d love to play for others. As well as a knowledge base that’s strong enough now to listen in educated fashion to others’ systems as well. I just wish I could invite someone to listen, or vise versa. But all my audiophile friends are states or continents away. I live in a small town in east coast Florida and just don’t know anyone in my region who’s an audiophile other than dealers.  
Any thoughts?

Will post system in next post

Thanks!

Tim

tlcocks

Since 1992, one of the first things I've done whenever I've moved to a new area is to track down information about the local audio club so that I can join and get involved. Over the decades, the web has made such search easier, but, conversely, clubs in some areas have become harder to find. Not all of them have a web presence. Some "live" on apps like WhatsApp and Discord or private FB groups, etc.

I asked my A.I. robot (Google Gemini Pro) to do some research on this topic for your area. It came up with the "Space Coast Audio Society", organized by Chris Vogel. Tracking them down will likely be worth the effort to establish some connections in your area. Here's a link to my robot's research:

https://g.co/gemini/share/1829c5bd4474

Hoping you find the information helpful to connect with like-minded audiophiles and enthusiasts in your area! Good luck.

@mahgister 

I’m only a couple of years behind you. Yet I’m still happy to make new friends. I need to replace the ones that are no longer with us. You can never have too many.

Plus, I moved to a new area nearly five years ago and don’t know as many people here as I did at the old place.

Also, my wife has stage iv breast cancer so it is likely that I’ll end up on my own. If that happens I’ll need all the support I can get.

John in Cumbria, UK

 

I have no family or friends that indulge in music and gear like I do.  That is except for my brother , he has had some fine hand me downs through the years.  

My main system has a nice recliner in the sweet spot.  I'm ok with being a lone music lover.   

I have a bean bag chair in there also, it's where I sit on the rare occasion my significant other watches a movie or concert video in that room.   I give up my favorite chair for her.    99% of the time it's just me.