Location: Dagenham Essex
Posts: 11,215
I'm Allen.
But we all love you, that's got to count for something
You're right about the "bliss" thing though. "Married Bliss" is one of those oxymorons, like "Police Intelligence". And they are definitely poor value compared to most hifi equipment, the sound really deteriorates with age. The other day I was sat around doing nothing as usual (my favourite hobby), and the sound coming from her was really harsh the sibilance hurting my ears.
Also upgrades are really expensive, some procedures costing many thousands. And as for trading-in for a newer model, well that's just getting into the bath with a toaster
I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in
T/T: Inspire Monarch, X200 tonearm, Ortofon Quintet Blue. Phono: Project Tube Box CD: Marantz CD6006 (UK Edition); Amp: Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated.
Speakers: Zu Omen Def, REL T9i subwoofer. Cables: Atlas Equator interconnects, Atlas Hyper 3.0 speaker cables
T'other system:
Echo Dot, Amptastic Mini One,Arcam A75 integrated, Celestion 5's, BK XLS-200 DF
A/V:
LG 55" OLED, Panasonic Blu Ray, Sony a/v amp, MA Radius speakers, REL Storm sub
Forget the past, it's gone. And don't worry about the future, it doesn't exist. There is only NOW.
KICKSTARTER: ENABLING SCAMMERS SINCE 2009
My SWMBO says she doesn’t like hifi because she can’t wear it.. she also says a diamond looks better on her finger than wearing it out on a piece of plastic.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Listening is the act of aural discrimination and dissemination of sound, and accepting you get it wrong sometimes.
Analog Inputs: Pro-Ject Signature 10 TT & arm, Benz Micro LP-S, Michel Cusis MC, Goldring 2500 and Ortofon Rondo Blue cartridges, Hitachi FT5500 mk2 Tuner
Digital:- Marantz SA-KI Pearl CD player, RaspberryPi/HifiBerry Digi+ Pro, Buffalo NAS Drive
Amplification:- AudioValve Sunilda phono stage, Krell KSP-7B pre-amp, Krell KSA-80 power amp
Output: Wilson Benesch Vector speakers, KLH Ultimate One Headphones
Cables: Tellurium Q Ultra Black II RCA & Chord Epic 2 RCA, various speaker leads, & links
I think I am nearing audio nirvana, but don’t tell anyone.
I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in
T/T: Inspire Monarch, X200 tonearm, Ortofon Quintet Blue. Phono: Project Tube Box CD: Marantz CD6006 (UK Edition); Amp: Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated.
Speakers: Zu Omen Def, REL T9i subwoofer. Cables: Atlas Equator interconnects, Atlas Hyper 3.0 speaker cables
T'other system:
Echo Dot, Amptastic Mini One,Arcam A75 integrated, Celestion 5's, BK XLS-200 DF
A/V:
LG 55" OLED, Panasonic Blu Ray, Sony a/v amp, MA Radius speakers, REL Storm sub
Forget the past, it's gone. And don't worry about the future, it doesn't exist. There is only NOW.
KICKSTARTER: ENABLING SCAMMERS SINCE 2009
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk
Posts: 380
I'm John.
It is very obvious if going by the Male/Female ratio's of contributors or attendance witnessed at a HiFi Event or a Forum Membership, that Females are the lesser sex who are involved.
I would presume in retail, that Females are more involved in purchasing items to replay music.
I would think that the retail world has a history of sales where the ratio of Female/Male purchases is a closer balance to the above.
When it comes to a dedicated HiFi system, usually it will sit in a prominent place in a home, so the aesthetics and choice of a device will be of interest, so to be able to view something in the flesh goes a long way.
I'm sure there are Females in relationships who indirectly like HiFi,
as a Partner who has a Passion/Hobby/Obsession for HiFi, will usually be a Home Dweller,not spending vast amounts of time in pursuit of other interests.
So that can be very reassuring and keep the peace.
I know there are Female partners who are happy to purchase HiFi Devices for partners with a Head full of all things HiFi, and even willing to turn a blind eye to a stretching of a budget to have, 'not another device brought into the home' following the crappiest reason to make a purchase being offered
Then there is the On Line purchasing, supported by product images, from experience, I have seen my own Female Family members view Musical replay devices, as a attempt to inform me of how a HiFi system can look, 'another lead balloon moment'
Just recently a second system set of speakers were only allowed in the living room if they were all wood grain cabinets, as they had to look 'classy'. I was tied to this idea, and any proposals were subjected to scrutiny, there is no way my 57's are getting back into the room, even if I make a Classy veneered cover for them 'that was another lead balloon moment'. I tried hard on that one.
I am sure today of one thing Males and Females appear to listen to music in a very close ratio, I would put my neck out and say 50/50.
Cars have radios and Phone Docks and CD's and what ever else that can be used today.
Streaming and Downloading Music Files is Massive and I bet the market is supported by Females more than Males.
I bet if it was not for Female Support, the likes of Taylor Swift and Adele wealth would be much lessened.
Nearly every individual of a certain age range,met in a Public area going about their daily business, will be seen adorned with Ear Plug Speakers, taking in some form of media, which will regularly be music.
Music is not 'dead in the water' it is supported in a way not known of in previous markets.
Females contribute to this modern method of supporting Music en mass.
HiFi is different, it is a archaic pursuit, with a diminishing following, I entered this pursuit as a young individual, and met many young individuals on my journey, who all seemed to be enjoying listening to the thoughts of the older established individuals and took advice when it appeared sound, 'pardon the pun'.
I am sure I am still in the company of many of those young individuals today, who are now of a age like myself.
I rarely see obvious numbers of younger generation at Forum HiFi events, but do see a younger generation individual occasionally with the curiosity and passion to be creative in the world of HiFi.
To be converse in the Modern World of Music replay, and then take that and Mix it with HiFi DIY projects and Cherry Picked, off the shelf and yesteryear Devices, seems like a good place to be, in my mind.
I feel sure that in the the Commercial / Professional World and at a Trade Tech type of Show, the Younger Generation are the Dominant age group in attendance.
Listening is the act of aural discrimination and dissemination of sound, and accepting you get it wrong sometimes.
Analog Inputs: Pro-Ject Signature 10 TT & arm, Benz Micro LP-S, Michel Cusis MC, Goldring 2500 and Ortofon Rondo Blue cartridges, Hitachi FT5500 mk2 Tuner
Digital:- Marantz SA-KI Pearl CD player, RaspberryPi/HifiBerry Digi+ Pro, Buffalo NAS Drive
Amplification:- AudioValve Sunilda phono stage, Krell KSP-7B pre-amp, Krell KSA-80 power amp
Output: Wilson Benesch Vector speakers, KLH Ultimate One Headphones
Cables: Tellurium Q Ultra Black II RCA & Chord Epic 2 RCA, various speaker leads, & links
I think I am nearing audio nirvana, but don’t tell anyone.
John G. You could have painted the Quad 57 covers with a multi-coloured 'mural'-that might have worked. Or fitted pretend radiator valves at the sides?
Chris.
Listening is the act of aural discrimination and dissemination of sound, and accepting you get it wrong sometimes.
Analog Inputs: Pro-Ject Signature 10 TT & arm, Benz Micro LP-S, Michel Cusis MC, Goldring 2500 and Ortofon Rondo Blue cartridges, Hitachi FT5500 mk2 Tuner
Digital:- Marantz SA-KI Pearl CD player, RaspberryPi/HifiBerry Digi+ Pro, Buffalo NAS Drive
Amplification:- AudioValve Sunilda phono stage, Krell KSP-7B pre-amp, Krell KSA-80 power amp
Output: Wilson Benesch Vector speakers, KLH Ultimate One Headphones
Cables: Tellurium Q Ultra Black II RCA & Chord Epic 2 RCA, various speaker leads, & links
I think I am nearing audio nirvana, but don’t tell anyone.