I have never had anyone who was as into audio as much as i am, as a friend.
Of my closest friends, they have devices to play music, but the total cost had to be in the hundred dollar range, then others who really have no interest in recorded music at all, but do go out to the theater, and to concerts, thought they will watch TV.
Some of them think i am just nuts for having such an expensive stereo, and are NOT at all impressed by it, nor care to listen to it.. except as quiet background music during conversation. (In fact the idea that I spent my retirement bonus on electronics created some friction between a friend and myself, on 'how could you (I) be so wasteful, you already HAD a stereo?' The fact I have spent 10 hours a day on average listening to music for the past 14 months since i retired does not matter. Her priorities just cannot accept it.)
So I do not worry. I never did worry about it. It seems to be a hobby I enjoy.. and not with others? so be it.
Of my closest friends, they have devices to play music, but the total cost had to be in the hundred dollar range, then others who really have no interest in recorded music at all, but do go out to the theater, and to concerts, thought they will watch TV.
Some of them think i am just nuts for having such an expensive stereo, and are NOT at all impressed by it, nor care to listen to it.. except as quiet background music during conversation. (In fact the idea that I spent my retirement bonus on electronics created some friction between a friend and myself, on 'how could you (I) be so wasteful, you already HAD a stereo?' The fact I have spent 10 hours a day on average listening to music for the past 14 months since i retired does not matter. Her priorities just cannot accept it.)
So I do not worry. I never did worry about it. It seems to be a hobby I enjoy.. and not with others? so be it.