"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." Thomas A. Edison [you know - the light bulb inventor].
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"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." Thomas A. Edison [you know - the light bulb inventor].
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... Audiophilia (box swapping, being geeky about gear, demoing) is a different hobby than music, though related to it. I never used the words subservience and most of what you have written up there, I cannot relate to. I never suggested my path is superior to yours, not on this thread anyway. If you think I think so due to offline arguments, I suggest we keep that offline.
In fact , what you are saying in your message is that you agree with me, because you love listening to music on youtube, in the vehicle, on your GF's system, and then you have a different hobby to upgrade your home system to it's max.
..... Take it all in good spirits
Great post Jack. Despite all of that kvetching about whatever, people seemed to miss the point of that article. Experiences, especially shared ones, are the pure gold of life...and scientifically(according to the article) have been shown to increase in value with time. (pretty sure none of my components are currently doing that!!). I've been blessed with a great life. Lots of hard work and sacrifice (and some luck), but there's been a payoff. Right now I'm at the BMW performance driving school in South Carolina with a friend. Spent the day getting the Sh&# scared out of me on the racetrack. Last weekend I went to watch the professional tennis players in Miami with 3 buddies, one of whom just got a citation XLS that we used to get there. The same guys (and wives) went out to Napa last year for a ridiculous wine tasting trip that culminated with a 5 hour lunch at the French Laundry. I could go on and on... (BTW, I'm sure many of you have lists of things that you've done far more interesting) All stuff that has made for great memories that have bonded the participants more and more as the years go by. I have a pretty fancy system by most standards. I've had all of these people in my audio room and no one gets it but me. It has value to me, but certainly the money spent on the equipment is a questionable value proposition at best in the grand scheme of things. So here's to continuing to invest in experiences. Thanks Jack for the shove in the right direction.
I also want to thank Jack for being an incredible host when I visited him in Manila last summer. I feel bad that I didn't post something after I returned. Life and small children got in the way. Jack and his brothers are beyond exceptional hosts. We had a ball. I wish I could have stayed longer, but I had a dinner I had to attend my visit was limited to a couple of hours. If anyone happens to find their way to Manila...these are some fun guys!!!! I hope to make it back someday.
Best,
Brian
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