03-05-2026 Post does not mapped to Knowledge Tree Romy the Cat Boston, MA Posts 10,450 Joined on 05-27-2004 Post #: 1 Post ID: 29633 Reply to: 29633 It is life.... https://www.headphonesty.com/2024/04/audiophiles-dream-stereo-system-sold-death/?utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=comment&fbclid=IwY2xjawQXKZ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0MkRscTRuQjZFdVQ1eVFNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgE5CXlAHhXm8ab5W92lna7FJHN_VkGwMFmsJPQfITCZy1u8twDacYJAXLVu_aem_B9t-3gNFtm_dSXGzGzC4bg "I wish I could score everything for horns." - Richard Wagner. "Our writing equipment takes part in the forming of our thoughts." - Friedrich Nietzsche

03-06-2026 Post does not mapped to Knowledge Tree rowuk Germany Posts 491 Joined on 07-05-2012 Post #: 2 Post ID: 29634 Reply to: 29633 I guess being audiophile is not genetic. We are the product of all our lifestyles experiences, but in this case, the family did not share the fathers singular vision. I am sure this is not because they were forced to work on the system, rather because the music was obviously not the middle point of this build. As far as the return on invest, 1/10 sounds about right. Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

03-06-2026 Post does not mapped to Knowledge Tree Paul S San Diego, California, USA Posts 2,850 Joined on 10-12-2006 Post #: 3 Post ID: 29635 Reply to: 29633 Like We Keep Saying: It's Personal From my own viewpoint, it would have been nice if the guy actually enjoyed Music via his system (and not saying he didn't...). On the other hand, a hobby is a hobby. As far as people judging that the guy was not present for his kids, I wish them good luck with their own relationships with their own children. Books, records, audio equipment, classic cars, include your own obsession, it's rare for things to go up in value if and when one wants to generate cash or downsize. More like way down in value. Paul S