How old are you and how long have you been in the hobby

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  • camtah
    camtah Posts: 128
    edited January 2011
    52..started in 1976 with installing a Craig PowerPlay 8-track mounted between the buckets in my Camaro and never looked back. Fm radio was an add on converter to tmy pushbutton radio that gave new meaning to hi-fidelity via Jenson 6x9 co-ax speakers in the rear deck.

    After that it was on to Pioneer and Sansui Recievers with real wood end panels and brushed aluminum faceplates. I probably bought/sold/traded an audio piece at a clip of once a month and I still have this dreaded sickness...
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited January 2011
    49. I've been into audio since I was knee high to a grasshopper. I grew up listening to my parents Fleetwood console tube stereo with Garrard record player and FM Stereo. It was one of the most deluxe tube consoles you could buy and I took it with me when I left home at 19. Then I really got into car audio and was the first person I knew to have a subwoofer in a car (rockford fosgate). The IROC still has a thundering Alpine system but my taste in sound quality has matured considerably in the last 10 years.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,222
    edited January 2011
    Two years but have come a long way in my short time here. Oh and I'm 45.
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  • djperez81
    djperez81 Posts: 388
    edited January 2011
    29.....since my join date
    Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.
    -Jimi Hendrix
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  • carpenter
    carpenter Posts: 362
    edited January 2011
    35, first two channel: 15 years ago.
    "If the global crisis continues, by the end of the year Only two Banks will be operational, the Blood Bank and the Sperm Bank. Then these 2 banks will merge and it will be called 'The Bloody **** Bank'"
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited January 2011
    36. Also since my join date. I had other systems in the past, (including a Nakamichi reciever and old KLH speakers) but Polk took me down the rabbit hole for the first time...
    2007 Club Polk Football Pool Champ

    2010 Club Polk Fantasy Football Champ

    2011 Club Polk Football Pool Champ


    "It's like a koala bear crapped a rainbow in my brain!"
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    48. 37 years since my first "hi-fi" purchase.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited January 2011
    26....once i got outa college 5 years ago is when i bought my first receiver. Downhill from there.
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • skipf
    skipf Posts: 694
    edited January 2011
    58, 40 years as an audio addict.
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  • mystik610
    mystik610 Posts: 699
    edited January 2011
    27. I'd say 7 years in? Got into this in college.
    My System Showcase!

    Media Room
    Paradigm Studio 60 - Paradigm CC-690 - Paradigm ADP-390 - Epik Empire - Anthem MRX300 - Emotiva XPA-5

    Living-room
    Paradigm MilleniaOne - Rythmik F12GSE - Onkyo TX-SR805 - Adcom 5400

    Headphones
    Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear - Shure SE215 - Fiio E18 Kunlun
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited January 2011
    44 and my Dad and I put together my first real stereo in about 1977. I had a few boom boxes and a hand me down stereo before that. I worked in audio stores for awhile in my early years 18-25.

    I have always been into music and this hobby as far back as I can remember. Music has always been and continues to be a large part of my life. I'll echo what ScompRacer says as our group (RAS) has a great time when we meet. It's mostly social anymore as the days of gear shoot-outs has passed although we have a mini-monitor shoot-out coming up. The hobby is best enjoyed with friends that have similar interests and getting together to shoot the breeze (can't say the other word as it will swiftly be censored).

    Good times for sure.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • rogerd
    rogerd Posts: 63
    edited January 2011
    50,2 years ago, got into it seriously about 6 months ago, Please help I can't stop reading about audio and listening to audio and buying audio and…………….
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2011
    rogerd wrote: »
    50,2 years ago, got into it seriously about 6 months ago, Please help I can't stop reading about audio and listening to audio and buying audio and…………….

    Sorry we can't help you, all I can suggest that you do is LEAVE, don't ever come back and remove this forums link from your favorites list!:biggrin:
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited January 2011
    Now Cathy....how are we suppose to spend the mans money with suggestions like that ?:smile:
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • rogerd
    rogerd Posts: 63
    edited January 2011
    It all good folks if I don't spent it my kids will.
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  • blakeh
    blakeh Posts: 491
    edited January 2011
    I'm 35 now and have always loved music (though it took me a bit longer to get into hi-fi). I bought my first CD in 1987 and played it through a cheap GE integrated stereo from K-Mart. When I got a bit older and landed my firt real job (around 1994) I stopped in at our local audio store (Columbia Audio/Video) and ended up walking out with the following items (all from their used equipment showroom):

    Nakamichi MB-2s CD player
    ADCOM GFA-535 Amp
    ADCOM GFP-555 II Preamp
    Phasetech Speakers

    I think I spent just under $1K for everything (which was WAY more than I'd ever spent on audio). Even since then I've been hooked and I've bought/traded/sold equipment ever since.
    /COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=68366"][COLOR="Blue"]My Rigs[/U][/COLOR][/URL] [COLOR="Red" Balanced Audio Technology | Revel | Dodd | Monarchy | PS Audio | MIT | Polk | Etc.
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  • Huck344
    Huck344 Posts: 453
    edited January 2011
    I'm 39. I originally got into car audio back in 1986 or 87. Was into that hard core for a while (sound offs, etc). That faded out when I went to college. I always had decent home stereo systems, but they were the typical all in one type of gear. I got my first AVR in 1996 but wasn't really serious about it. Just wanted to watch TV through the stereo! Really got into audio/home theater in 2002 when I bought my first house.
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  • CCNJ
    CCNJ Posts: 384
    edited January 2011
    Just got my AARP card:frown:

    Started when I was 16. Really got into music when I first got married at 27 and bought my first real stereo and advent legacy II speakers. The bug caught me again a couple of years ago.
    Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
    Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4
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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited January 2011
    I'm 51. Built my first dynaco when I ws 14 (PAT4 and Stereo 80). Upgraded to my first set of Polk speakers (7Bs) in 1979 that I still own. Really returned to the hobby when I decided to upgrade the crossoveres in the Monitor 7s and found this site. Since then it has been an upgrade here, a few tubes there, and a visit to GG's vinyl listings often.
    integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
    server Wolf Alpha 3SX
    phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
    cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
    speakers Rockport Mira II
    cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
    rack Adona Eris 6dw
    ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited January 2011
    22 started 5 years ago.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited January 2011
    42. I've been listening to music for 42 years, 7 months and 8 days thus far.
    I've been collecting audio related gear since 12. I became an audiophile in 1985.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2011
    I bought my first LP in 1967...I still have it.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited January 2011
    46 and, come to think of it, I've been trying to get the best sound out of whatever equipment I've had since I was nine and starting moving the speakers on my little Western Auto special around trying to make them sound better.
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: Aural Thrills
    Digital: Pioneer DV-79ai
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,007
    edited February 2011
    Soon to be 36, bought my first toshiba system when I was 11, using my money saved up from my paper route. 360$! Bought my first ht set up 12 years ago.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited February 2011
    58, since 1968. Is that too long? Should I stop now? Why did I start?
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited February 2011
    Way too late for you, George. May as well go with the flow.
    rogerd wrote: »
    It all good folks if I don't spent it my kids will.
    Many of us are available for adoption...
    skipf wrote: »
    58, 40 years as an audio addict.
    We need to go stand next to the 70 yo guy and look young...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • Outfitter03
    Outfitter03 Posts: 563
    edited February 2011
    52. Have been in the hobby less than one year and have learned most of what I know on this website. Thanks to all for sharing!
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited February 2011
    I'm 46 and been into music/audio gear ever since I can remember. Made a career (well... a living I should say) out of recording and live sound engineering in my formative years. When my little girls grew into teenagers, I got out of the "business" and got a real job. Just got back into the hobby about 3 years ago and since joining here, have fallen down the rabbit hole. Thanks a LOT you guys! :biggrin:
    -Kevin
    HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
    2 Channel:
    Oppo BDP-83 SE
    Squeezebox Touch
    Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
    VTL 2.5
    McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
    B&W 801's
    Transparent IC's
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  • potee
    potee Posts: 610
    edited February 2011
    71 and I'm way more into HT then music and just now getting into the Audio thing. Although I have in the Past had some pretty good speakers.

    PoTee
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2011
    LOL! Bruce you are a riot.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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