@newton_john Thank you for your thoughtful reply. It triggered some thoughts in me, that are not aimed at you, but I wanted to put them out there.
I understand that we need to be cautious in this digital era. I think many audiophiles have a good bit to lose, have worked hard in our lives, and are at a stage of life where guarding our assets, health, etc., is a temporal part of our journey. I enjoy this website, I enjoy the people, and I really enjoy seeing the systems that others have assembled. It gives me a sense of community, not only contributing to my knowledge and expertise.
What I am talking about, I think, is fear. Fear is real, fear is worthy, but fear can also be paralyzing. I think we all have to take calculated risks, and these can only be calculated by ourselves, and not judged by others. For me, posting my system is a “fear” I choose to face, my hope is others might enjoy, or learn from, what I have assembled. I also hope that my vulnerability in posting this information will further contribute to this sense of community that we all share with one another.
Audiophile brothers and sisters, respect fear, honor fear, but also be prepared to stand up to it; especially when we feel that giving in to it might diminish our earthly experience. With respect,🙏🏻.
