High End Validation

LOL, John.

What got me into buying high end audio gear was hearing a friend's system during a summer BBQ. He was playing a mix of music, and at one point a piano was playing. It sounded real to me from where I sat out on the patio. I wanted the same thing from my system.

So, the pizza delivery guy's comment today was validation that I had achieved the goal in some small measure.

I certainly don't seek it. I don't ask leading questions about the system looking for compliments. His comment was completely unsolicited.

What really tickled me was when he said he liked Beethoven.

I know what you mean Grant. I try not to talk about my system either. Once in a blue moon (decade or so) someone will say something nice like that about my system, out of no where, and for some reason, it does make me feel good inside. This bothers me a bit though, as I've always tried to tune my sytem to my particular tastes regardless of what others think of it. That means that I should try to ignore a positive comment as I would try to ignore a negative comment.

I've actually gotten pretty good at this over the years, but I do realize, that as a human, we can shrink our egos, but they will never disappear entirely.

Cheers,
John

I try to keep a low profile with my system. Covetousness can be an ugly thing. In the end everyone loses.

I worry about thievery whenever someone like the pest control guy goes through the house. Is he casing the joint? Dan

With all the time and funds you have invested in your rig, I'm sure it can smack of realism. On an unrelated note, the Lakers took the first step towards a possible repeat. I'm happy about that.