Quick poll How long have you been in this hobby?

In 1978 I assembled my first "high end" system. It consisted of an AR XA turntable, Stanton cartridge, Sony VFET integrated amplifier, and a pair of JBL studio monitors-I forget the model number. I paid absolutely no attention to cable quality. Despite the pedigree or lack thereof my dorm room rocked!

since 1965

I had listened to some good systems but could not afford it till 1984.

meant, since 1975

1973. Came out of college, sold my the new car my dad gave me, and bought a McIntosh 2100, a pair of Klipschorns, a Phase Linear 2000 preamp, and Pioneer PL-12D turntable. I was in heaven.