Words From the Wise


Hello fellow Audiophiles and Audio Enthousiast. I've been in the game for a little over 4 months now and I've learned tonnes of stuff along the way thanks to some very knowledgeable people on this website and in my local community (but mostly on this website).

I'll get right to the point.

Whether you are new to the game or a veteran I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the top 5 things you would tell a fellow Audiophile to better his/her enjoyment of this wonderful hobby. Please use point form or short paragraphs
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If your like me and start in you teenage years, by the time you have a good steady job you will develope a dream system along the way. Soon enough with all the experience knowledge and ear training learned along the way you will wise up and purchase your dream system, therefore you have reached every audiophilia's dream. But there are always Pros and cons of this.
but its all good in the end
1) Dont sweat the petty stuff

2) Dont pet the sweaty Stuff

3) if you are the top monkey all you see are smiling faces when you look down. if you are not the top monkey, all you see when you look up are a##holes.

4) Dont take this stuff too seriously. A good system is great to have, but not if having that system means you lose out on other life experiences.

5) Ignore what other people say, if it sounds good to you it is good. Be it hardware or music, your tastes and preferences are the only ones that matter. Dont listen to people who say your stuff is garbage, Keep in mind there are alot of stubborn, cynical, rude, and self righteous people. Also keep in mind for every one of those jerks, there are 10 people who are good genuine people.

6) Nails do not make good chewing gum.
HAVE FUN! This hobby is a journey with lot's of adventure. Contrary to what is sometimes popular belief, the destination is beyond your lifetime. Plan and anticapate the road ahead but enjoy where you are now...it's really all you got and to miss it for frustrating anxsious envy is a waste and sad.