Anyone under 30?

YES! I am 23, started wish a [yuck] Bose system when I was 19. Quickly upgraded to some Martin Logan Aerius about a year later. Six months after that, I bought some Thiel 2.3s and an Audio Research D-130. I also acquired a Sonic Frontiers Line 2 and SFCD-1. Through several iterations, I arrived at a Mark Levinson 333 amp and 36 CD player along with B&W N802 speakers. Finally, I now have gone from 2ch to home theater based around Martin Logan, Classe, and Audo Refinement.

I'm into analog as well, but recently sold my VPI Mk IV table (had to buy an engagement ring). I listen to mostly classic rock and classical with a bit of popular music thrown in.

Good to see more people my age in the hobby!

Being under 30 you are definitely NOT bringing up the rear. No such thing, Hahah! All are welcome!

I got into hifi when I was 5 years old. My father gave me access to his hifi setup and all his cool albums when I was just beginning school. Remember those old stereo demo albums with the train going from left to right? Ooohh. I got into car stereos in the mid-70s, home theater almost four years ago, and here I am now back to 2-channel again at 42.

I should really get a house and spend less on this addicting hobby. I guess having no wife and recently becoming single again has contributed a bit. So, er...what's listed in the "New Today" section. heheh...

You guys are OLD!! I am only 20, I think that is why some folks don't agree/like my ideas/opinions, I have been into to audio since I was 17 and have a fairly serious system already(retail value in the mid to high 30's). I am now upgrading things for the third time around and running out of rational/affordable options(next logical speaker upgrade is the Eidolon at 24k that is a little steep to me, well for now, by the time I am in my mid 20's I should have them). Most of my peers love my stereo(in particular the girls which is very important) but think I am crazy to 'waste' that much $$$ on music. They like there BOSE, no highs, no lows, its gotta be BOSE, well that is how the saying goes any how. I question there purchases, boats(50k+ that you use 5 times a year and they call me crazy), new Ferrari(only one friend did that, but 220k that he drives 20 times a year and I am crazy!), I use my system most everyday even in winter(live in NY and snow ruins boats and hot cars) but they feel I am crazy. Maybe in like 20-30 years I will have a few local peers/friends that are into audio but in the mean time I have this forum, so all you can laugh at the young guy....which happens to be me!

~Tim The Tire Guy

I'm 20, and loving the High-End. To save the bucks, though, I generally have to build all my stuff. Oh well!

No,you are not alone,being 25 myself.Justifying the expenses incurred by high end audio purchases is really just a matter of priorities.You know music,food,bank note,gas money etc etc
Tim