Could you live with my system?

[NorthStar]

In two words; me too.

[John72953]

John-It seems like your question was a loaded one. If someone says, "No, I can't live with your system" you have a rebuttal to tell them it's sad if they can't. Do you want honest answers or are you looking for some type of compliments on your system? It appears the latter to me. I'm not trying to pick on you, I just find the question a wee-bit odd along with your rebuttal to someone who gave you an honest answer and they said "No."

If you owned a much higher resolution system and became used to that sound and the quality of that sound, would you be happy if it was snatched away from you and you had to step back down on the ladder of high-fidelity to something you knew was less capable and was leaving a part of the sonic goods on the table that you used to enjoy?

Hi Mark,

I suppose that's a fair observation to make, but not at all what I meant. My response to HJ was not a comment on the fact he couldn't, but only that he needed at least 15K to do so. I should have made that clearer in my reply. I can assure you I am not looking for compliments and have no desire to be stroked, that is just not my nature and never has been.

In reference to your second parapgraph, I have gone through this. I lost a very nice system (worth much more than the one I currently own) due to divorce, a failed business venture and subsequent bankruptcy, and yes.....I didn't like it. For a good decade afterwards I had nothing but a PC and a boombox to enjoy music. It's only been about 5 years since I've started to piece together something that resembled high-fidelity. I guess the question was posed as I enjoy music now as much as I ever have, and have come to conclude that owning higher end gear is not so much of a necessity for me.

[audioguy]

I enjoy music now as much as I ever have, and have come to conclude that owning higher end gear is not so much of a necessity for me.

+1

[MrAcoustat]

---Same here; I listened to a lot of r.a.d.i.o.
And when the timing is right, nothing else matters... ...but the music playing.

It ain't the system, it's the music first.

Y'ou're quote is very true, BUT if it does'nt sound good, i just can't get into the music, for BACKGROUND my computer is fine BUT for serious listening it's my main system in the living room, both give me music just not the same kind, the first one i listend to, the second i FEEL.

[NorthStar]

Y'ou're quote is very true, BUT if it does'nt sound good, i just can't get into the music, for BACKGROUND my computer is fine BUT for serious listening it's my main system in the living room, both give me music just not the same kind, the first one i listend to, the second i FEEL.

---- Hi Andre,

My r.a.d.i.o. listening is always for background music mostly (working on my desk, outside, etc.).
But sometimes when the music playing is right (Classical, Jazz, Blues, World, Folk, ...) I turn up the volume, and I can even switch systems (from the secondary one to the main one in just few seconds) and still have a very decent sound that will get me at a similar place (emotionally) to where/when I do some serious music listening, and nothing else.
Plus, even from very modest systems, the music playing on the r.a.d.i.o. (analog, digital, HD, etc.), can sound fabulous and propel you where you want to (or not necessary where you want).

Passive (r.a.d.i.o.) listening can be as rewarding as Active listening (emotionally);
and Passive gets a door open to a vast repertoire, from which you learn 'bout new artists too.

>>> There is no tool to measure the emotional music listening satisfaction. ...No level indicator.

[MrAcoustat]

---- Hi Andre,

My r.a.d.i.o. listening is always for background music mostly (working on my desk, outside, etc.).
But sometimes when the music playing is right (Classical, Jazz, Blues, World, Folk, ...) I turn up the volume, and I can even switch systems (from the secondary one to the main one in just few seconds) and still have a very decent sound that will get me at a similar place (emotionally) to where/when I do some serious music listening, and nothing else.
Plus, even from very modest systems, the music playing on the r.a.d.i.o. (analog, digital, HD, etc.), can sound fabulous and propel you where you want to (or not necessary where you want).

Passive (r.a.d.i.o.) listening can be as rewarding as Active listening (emotionally);
and Passive gets a door open to a vast repertoire, from which you learn 'bout new artists too.

>>> There is no tool to measure the emotional music listening satisfaction. ...No level indicator.

No problem Bob i did mention for ME for others it may be different that i don't know but again for ME if it does'nt sound good i cannot get into the groove.

[mep]

Hi Mark,

I suppose that's a fair observation to make, but not at all what I meant. My response to HJ was not a comment on the fact he couldn't, but only that he needed at least 15K to do so. I should have made that clearer in my reply. I can assure you I am not looking for compliments and have no desire to be stroked, that is just not my nature and never has been.

In reference to your second parapgraph, I have gone through this. I lost a very nice system (worth much more than the one I currently own) due to divorce, a failed business venture and subsequent bankruptcy, and yes.....I didn't like it. For a good decade afterwards I had nothing but a PC and a boombox to enjoy music. It's only been about 5 years since I've started to piece together something that resembled high-fidelity. I guess the question was posed as I enjoy music now as much as I ever have, and have come to conclude that owning higher end gear is not so much of a necessity for me.

John-Your answer makes sense and I get why you said that now.

Mark