Senior Audiophiles - Audiophile since the 60-70's?

I started working at Quement Electronics in September of 1962, my senior year in high school..the company moved to S. Bascom Ave around Jan/Feb of 1963..I was interested in the Eico Kits and Eric amplifiers..Garrard turntables, specifically the LAB-80...then bought a Fisher 500C to go with ElectroVoice 12TRXB speakers in Custom Craft cabinets! Loved Jazz in those days..which was considered weird for someone of my age, during the Beach Boys/Beatles/ etc time period...Alco was our competitor in those days..and they handled JBL and other top of the line components..we had Marantz/Dual/ Altec speakers....along with Sherwood, Fisher, Scott, Harmon Kardon and others..what a wonderful memory I have from those days...still love my music..jazz first and foremost, blues and pre 1960s rock and roll... Love to discuss any of this with anyone...

Okay I will throw my hat in the ring. Been at this since 1957 now I am 62. At the time it was all tubes and mono as well. Owned a high end shop from 1975 to 1982, plus was in the entertainment business with CBS and later with TV Guide. Has been a life long interest will continue to be. Have made life long friends in this hobby,like no other.

No since going into a lot of detail here, as I would just be mirroring some previous respondents to this thread.

However the greatest joy of this hobby/business has been intoducing this high end adventure to the uninformed and watching them get into the high end.

I can't join in on this thread, as I am a spry 46. But, just wanted to say that this is the best thread I have ever read on Audiogon. Keep it coming guys!

Dean.

In 68 while in Nam,I bought for 400$,a Pioneer TT,and Sansui speakers and integrated amp.They were waiting for me when I got home 11 months later.Heavenly!! Life is good,or as we used to say on line,stay high,keep low...Bob

Guys, humor me a little. I remember when most of us had limited internet or long distance contacts, but when we interacted with other audiophiles it was more collegial than is the case now. Everyone was more constructive.

Today with the internet and on Audiogon and Audio Asylum you mainly get negative and caustic responses frequently from people who know nothing that would give them that authority.

I guess what I wonder is if others have had that experience or if I am just being an old man unchanging with the times.

Another more interest question that I have wondered about is whether you all think your present system is the best you have had.