1st Impression, Join the Forum?

@pindac you type eloquently. Agree with what you said, especially concerning portable audio where I think a good portion of future audiophiles are going in this somewhat unreachable market and hobby some of us take for granted.

As for this forum, it’s taught me a lot. I’m in my mid-40’s which is much younger than the average age (mid-60’s) of members which generally includes experience. I’ve never heard the term “fake audiophile” but I chuckle whenever I recite the term in my mind. All I know is that if you’re participating in an audio forum like Audiogon you’re probably an audiophile - whether you like it or not; whether you do or don’t become susceptible to the superficial sweetener that registers just as sweet in my mind :)

The forum is undeniably dominated by a few individuals. Especially where a selection of individuals are types who are stopped in seeking progress by their being influenced by their contentment. 

Contentment: Is a comfort zone, a drive and the push to make ways forward become lost. Progress is waned; possibly for some forum members who regularly contribute, progress is non-existent, and reignition of ambition is not possible due to the sodden mindset. 

When such individuals express contentment and become prolific in their activity on the Gon forum. It becomes quite clearly demonstrable that there is a shortcoming in the content supplied; the following is strong in being noticeable for its presence: 

                                Contempt Prior to Investigation  

Pindac, please get over yourself.