Posted by manualblock [ 69.112.43.172 ] on March 25, 2006 at 09:59:13:
In Reply to: Re: Thoughts posted by Bob Brines on March 25, 2006 at 08:43:27:
Thats a small percentage of what I mean't by the post. What motivated me to write was the revelation I felt upon reading MS. Gedde's assesment of the behaviours she witnessed at the RMAF. Regardless of how we; meaning myself, yourself and most of the rest of the audio community examine the audio landscape; we don't have an outsiders perspective. She provided that for me at least and I found it extremely interesting to see.
And what I found surprising is the several essays I read within the last week that had points of view that you don't normally see explained in audio sites. Ms Geddes;Mr. Broskie and Mr Simon all offered up some perspectives that are uniquely different from the standard fare we see so I thought to comment and maybe generate some interest in alternative points of view.
They are well written examinations of the hobby that are enjoyable to read. Short and to the point but definately food for thought.
As for your point I agree with that analysis. At this point in my life I am surrounded by newly minted real estate wealth transformed into material goods; and to be truthfull it gets redundant listening to folks drone on and on regarding the supposed meritts of all this consumer largesse. I don't know if you find that to be true but I am in the strange position of defending high end audio to people who drive and own exactly the things you mention; while I get into my 1993 Buick Roadmaster and turn on my old Altecs with my 27" TV.
As I age I find less and less motivation to own things. I am more interested in learning how the world works.
Thanks for the thoughtfull reply.
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