Disappointing Evening

I've had similar things like this happen over the years. People want to hear your system, and after about 5 minutes, all they want to do is talk, ignoring the music. I solved that by setting up a strictly audio room with one leather recliner in it, and so no one is allowed in for listening. They can listen to my upstairs system turned down low, and the audio room is never mentioned. I have no friends who seem interested in this hobby, much to my disappointment. Different strokes for different folks, I guess, as they say.

That was or is B&O's selling point. Maybe it does work. Bose and their tiny speakers have to be the main reason for people buying them. I guess you need to invite audiophiles over for the tube gear. They'll probably stop, take a quick glance at the B&O, and say where is the serious gear...

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.

I remember how great the B&O stuff looked. Very euro-modern stylish. Impressive turntables that just didnt happen to sound as good as the pedestrian Thorens 160.
Most people don't know the difference, but given extended exposure to superior sound, many come to appreciate the difference.