Is this the right forum for me?


Hello!

I just recently joined, searching for discussion on music and equipment.  Bought my first set of "high end" gear in 1972, a Marantz 2270 receiver.  Only recently sold it as I wasn't using it and it was just sitting on a shelf.

Had gone to Luxman equipment in the early 90's, and basically stuck with it until 2019, when I decided to get a new system.

I listened to a lot of gear at a local fine audio shop and decided on a modest set of equipment that fit my needs.  A fairly simple system, just a Naim Uniti Star which is an all-in-one CD player, streamer and integrated amp.  For speakers a set of Goldenear Reference.  I later added a Goldenear "Super Sub" to bring out the lows a bit better.  I added high end connection and power cables and a power conditioner.

The sound from this system is many steps up from what I had, but I realize it is not what some of you have after reading some of the posts.

My question is, am I worthy of being called an "Audiofile"?  I just turned 70 and I listen to music all the time, way more than TV or other media.  My hearing is not the best and I wear hearing aids, so my level of music enjoyment is somewhat compromised.

I do enjoy the discussions and reviews of high end equipment, just not sure I "fit in".  Thanks for your comments in advance!

Tom

bipestuff

@bipestuff 

Welcome.

My daily search for intelligent life on planet earth often begins with this forum.  (The post above is a good example).

This group of smart (as in REALLY smart) individuals allows me to humbly comment from time to time. Unfortunately, I do take the liberty to insert feeble attempts at humor.  We've been at this digital thing for over 4 decades, and we're still stuck on "ones" and "zeros!!? You'd think we'd by up to latest 3, or 4 by now?  

I'm 75 and functionally deaf in my left ear.  My right ear functions just well enough to hear the buzzer when the microwave is finished warming up my coffee.  I can't remember the last time I strapped myself in and "listened" to my reference system.  These days those 6'-4" speakers are used to articulate the risks of pharmaceuticals in the drug commercials between Hallmark Christmas movies. Good thing my wife sits next to me.  She helps me fill in the blanks during those highly complex movie plots.

You're new here.  It won't be long before you'll have excellent command of authentic audiophile gibberish.

Enjoy!

Welcome to Audiogon and keep an open mind. Remember only you are responsible for your own happiness ;-)

 

My definition of an audiophile is, first and foremost, someone who absolutely loves music and is driven to find components that reproduce it as faithfully as possible.  So, yes!  It seems you are, indeed, an audiophile!  Stop worrying about being worthy!  Your budget for whatever system you can afford or are willing to pay for does not determine your audiophile status.  Many folks on this forum are well experienced and genuinely have a desire to help others.  A few, however, think they are the next best thing to sliced bread & prophylactics, believe only their opinions matter and just want to brag about their systems and components.  They obviously have too much time on their hands and enjoy wasting ours.  You will be able to recognize these members of Bloviators Anonymous readily and learn to avoid wasting time reading their comments.  Trust YOUR ears and listen to the music you love!  Peace ... Love ... and happy holidays!

Welcome, yes this is the right forum for you. Just ignore the negatives that don’t make sense. You will learn a lot here.Disagreements here is normal.Lak +111