Paul McGowan writes:

Not all of us are fortunate enough to have turned our passions into a lifestyle—but a few have—and it seems quite prevalent in the high-end audio field. If you have a chance to visit this week’s Rocky Mountain Audio Fest in Denver, keep an eye out for the passion and excitement you find in nearly every room. It’s not only infectious, but I believe it to be rare within an industry.

Enthusiasm. Excitement. Call it whatever you wish, high-end audio business owners seem to have it in spades. Unfortunately, the one inescapable reality check faced by every entrepreneur trying to turn passion into a lifestyle is the cold reality of having to make a financial go of it. It’s called running a business. How many audiophile-turned-business owners know how to be successful? Not many, myself included. Which is why, in 1990, I sold PS Audio and started making loudspeakers with Infinity founder, Arnie Nudell. It’s a story I rarely share, but since I was asked I filmed a video of it which you can watch here.

After a seven-year hiatus, I ......
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