Washington Post Article

Plato - I agree that I didn't think it was demeaning, but in the course of describing our idiosyncracies, the author wrapped it all in a sense of, "What the hell are these crazy people doing?!?!" instead of, "Huh, now isn't that an interesting set of priorities". It's as though she is somewhat offended by this particular excess within the context, as you identified, of a bit of sour grapes about the whole thing. I certainly agree that if you don't see a certain amount of humor in this audiophile pursuit, something's wrong. -Kirk

I grew up in the Washington DC area (back in the late 1950's), and have many friends who still live there. Because of my DC contacts, I still read the Washington Post on occassion. The Post's forte is covering politics and the political/social scene, not writing objective articles about topics involving technology and technology-driven hobbies. So, in the case of this story, consider the source. Looking for intelligent articles on audio, video, etc., in the Post is like looking for objective articles on religion in the National Enquirer.

Albert Porter, will you be inviting the reporter back to the big party?

Jond got it right, shining the light on the seedy underbelly. Like any hobby some people don't care to understand. The only reason I would throw myself out of an airplane voluntarily is in case I really needed to know how to it, so I know nothing about parachuting, the thrill and the feeling.

I noticed the author liked what he heard but didn't choose to compare it to a Circuit City system, probably wasn't the purpose of the article but might have shed a little more light on things. The subject in question was single, had a good job and probably lots of free time - could have bought a helicopter but decided on a stereo, oh well, chacon son gout.

I think the purpose was to show that computer geeks come in different stripes and I'm one of them. Ya gotta admit, sitting in a comfortable chair with a drink in one hand and a cigar in another ain't exactly one of the most exciting avocations.

Now that Levinson cat, Kim Cattrall and cds are bad for your health? He's gotta be out there. Stereogod.

people actually take the washington post seriously? I'm pretty far left and I still can't bring myself to read that poop! give me the NY times any day!