self-isolating......another way to define an audiophile.

[Hi-FiGuy]

As an only child who grew up engaged in solo hobbies (amateur radio, Heathkits, photography, plastic models, Estes rockets) I would be very happy to just stay in the house (if it ever is finished) with Tinka and Lola. Listening room, home theater room, small gym room, tool desk in the garage, deck, small pool/hot tub, fire pit, palm trees, view . . . no reason to leave.

We have more in common than we don't lol! I was not the only child but the only boy in a house full of girls and a fairly nonparticipating dad. All of those things you listed with adding a lot of skateboarding and surfing to the mix.
And we are home bodies too.

 

[marty]

no doubt that Tidal and Qobuz do scratch the itch for new music to a large degree. but i will ALWAYS miss my Saturday afternoon Tower Record weekly stop on the way home from work. that was in my library building days and the process/therapy of looking, buying, opening, and listening was a joy. reading the jackets and backs of Lp's and CD's was educational. Roon is remarkable in filling that void and i do appreciate that......but it's not quite Tower. with hirez digital streaming, the musical performance does now surpass the CD's i bought from Tower for the most part.

of course Tower Records was a singular affair too, not any sort of social thing.

When I lived in LA during med school in the 70's, there were fewer places I'd rather be at midnight on a Sat night than Tower records on Sunset Blvd. It was an incredible place, full of deplorables and music freaks like me! I probably combed the bins with plenty of soon to be rock stars I didn't recognize standing right next to me. By the time Tower closed, I was in Philly, and although that Tower was not in the same league, I miss them all nonetheless. There was a vibe and a happening that Amazon and Roon cannot replace.

 

[Kingsrule]

Tower on Newbury Street in Boston was amazing....3 floors, mainstream, jazz, classical. Each floor was it's own world. Just amazing

 

[Mike Lavigne]

Tower in downtown Bellevue was my Saturday place. i recall for a few years in the late 90's i saw Paul Allen (Microsoft co-founder) there many Saturdays. famously not casual about his love of music.

 

[kach22i]

Looks like I got my stereo hooked up just in time.

Was a non-audiophile for the last four years.

 

[BruceD]

When I lived in LA during med school in the 70's, there were fewer places I'd rather be at midnight on a Sat night than Tower records on Sunset Blvd. It was an incredible place, full of deplorables and music freaks like me! I probably combed the bins with plenty of soon to be rock stars I didn't recognize standing right next to me. By the time Tower closed, I was in Philly, and although that Tower was not in the same league, I miss them all nonetheless. There was a vibe and a happening that Amazon and Roon cannot replace.

Don't forget Aarons in West Hollywood --I once chatted to Dustin Hoffman over a bin!

BruceD

 

[infinitely baffled]

On the subject of the OP
I logged in last night looking to begin a thread titled
'what a brilliant time to be an audiophile',
thought I'd best check for duplication, and as ever, Mike got here first, and more thoroughly ?
Admittedly, i then got sidetracked by Marc's' domestic acronyms. Never knew i was a LAT. Was too busy being a DINK, i guess?
(If anyone members that 80's distinction).


But i must have finally pleased the hifi gods, cos I've just had two major 'eureka' moments in the last month, and damn, my system is singing. What's more it's come the hard way, by mastering a discipline that previously would have seen me getting a pro in; cartridge installation and fine tuning setup. My hifi guru said it was rewarding, and, by crikey he was right. Additionally the whole swap was brought on by a magnificent piece of clumsiness, so the discovery that i prefer the understudy to the lead has come via the cack handed medium of a severe temporary setback handled effectively, so is just a wee bit more satisfying as a result. Gives hope to us all, in this dark hour (ahem)

 

[Hi-FiGuy]

When I lived in LA during med school in the 70's, there were fewer places I'd rather be at midnight on a Sat night than Tower records on Sunset Blvd. It was an incredible place, full of deplorables and music freaks like me! I probably combed the bins with plenty of soon to be rock stars I didn't recognize standing right next to me. By the time Tower closed, I was in Philly, and although that Tower was not in the same league, I miss them all nonetheless. There was a vibe and a happening that Amazon and Roon cannot replace.

Marty you ever go to the Rock 'N' Roll swap meet at Tower Sunset.

 

[RogerD]

Ron....did you say Estes rockets....I was a closet pyro.

 

[Hi-FiGuy]

Ron....did you say Estes rockets....I was a closet pyro.

LOL Closet pyro ... my 24 year old daughter who lives 2000 miles away sent me a you tube video of rockets and said we needed to build and launch some rockets again.

 

[ack]

Tower on Newbury Street in Boston was amazing....3 floors, mainstream, jazz, classical. Each floor was it's own world. Just amazing

I was spending 4 hours at least, just about every Saturday; incredible place indeed

 

[assessor43]

we are lucky we have our hobby.

 

[Bobvin]

I've run my business from home for almost 2 decades now, so social distancing is easy for me. Hard for my wife who is a commercial banker, used to interacting with business owners daily, and regularly doing the social function / fund raising / charity events. Those events constitute the bulk of my "social life". I'm quite content here, even for my bike rides I head to an isolated river road through the forest where I seldom see another cyclist and maybe a dozen cars over a 2 hour stretch. Like Mike L, its easy to just slip down into my music room and chillax. Though I will admit this whole Wuhan Virus thing has me experiencing more anxiety than normal (no thanks to Bob in Vancouver!), so I have to watch how many times I find myself in the wine cellar.

It would be a shame to catch the Wuhan, get sick, and leave all that wine for someone else to drink.

Daily though, I offer many prayers for all those deeply affected by this damn virus. And at the risk of being political, I curse China for keeping news suppressed and hiding its existence, allowing it to spread out and wreak havoc on the world. People are suffering. Most of us on this forum have some means and are blessed, many in the world struggle to make rent even with a job.

 

[Bruce B]

I just go for a ride.....

 

[kach22i]

I just go for a ride.....

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I used to have a motorcycle in my early 20's, no way would I do that now. When is what is supposed to be joyful turns stressful, time to give it up.

Exercise, stereo, cigars, and a shot of tequila once or twice a month.

Oh, and living on a river and being able to kayak anytime I want to, including in the middle of winter.

 

[andromedaaudio]

I just go for a ride.....

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Me too .
Only good thing about this shit virus is ,...
Petrol is 1 euro/ l and open roads

 

[andromedaaudio]

Bruce as you are probably reading this i ll ask you the same question as i asked atmasphere .
What is in your opinion the most capable of reproducing/ replicating a direct mike feed.
Tape , direct to disc lp or digital ?

 

[infinitely baffled]

Me too .
Only good thing about this shit virus is ,...
Petrol is 1 euro/ l and open roads

One yoyo per litre?
Surely you jest, sir?

 

[andromedaaudio]

One yoyo per litre?
Surely you jest, sir?

No im not , here in belgium where i live at the moment i paid 1,02 a liter yesterday

 

[infinitely baffled]

Crikey.
€1.50 /litre here. Just for regular.
And you've got the best beer