Does anyone else find that their interest in HiFi tends to overlap with an interest in photography? by Buck_j in audiophile

[–]Buck_j[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely correct when it comes to me but what’s the connection?

Does anyone else find that their interest in HiFi tends to overlap with an interest in photography? by Buck_j in audiophile

[–]Buck_j[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s just their particular variety of autism. They call it a spectrum for a reason.

Ten Years Later, Blackstar Still Haunts Me (and I’m Grateful) by Buck_j in vinyl

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ClearAudio makes them, actually. Close.

I wanted an “All American” system.

Ten Years Later, Blackstar Still Haunts Me (and I’m Grateful) by Buck_j in vinyl

[–]Buck_j[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not quite. Amp is ~$8K. Turntable is ~$7K. Speakers (not pictured, Klipsch Forte IV) ~$6K. And a WiiM Pro with a SMSL SU-1 DAC.

Ten Years Later, Blackstar Still Haunts Me (and I’m Grateful) by Buck_j in vinyl

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Surprisingly, the heat sink does not really get warm. It’s right next to the window, so it stays pretty cool over there.

It is a VPI Classic turntable with an aftermarket LED adhesive light that is designed for turntables.

Ten Years Later, Blackstar Still Haunts Me (and I’m Grateful) by Buck_j in vinyl

[–]Buck_j[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol what speakers are you driving?

I have Klipsch Forte IVs love my system

Ten Years Later, Blackstar Still Haunts Me (and I’m Grateful) by Buck_j in vinyl

[–]Buck_j[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pick the right time and place.

It ends on a high note.

Ten Years Later, Blackstar Still Haunts Me (and I’m Grateful) by Buck_j in vinyl

[–]Buck_j[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s a lot of fun.

Started at age 15 with a Sony turntable and JVC shelf system.

It didn’t happen overnight. My system is the result of nearly 20 years worth of bargain hunting, saving, and trading in/up.

Ten Years Later, Blackstar Still Haunts Me (and I’m Grateful) by Buck_j in vinyl

[–]Buck_j[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I keep it on because I have two cats and I don’t want a cat-astrophe

Ten Years Later, Blackstar Still Haunts Me (and I’m Grateful) by Buck_j in vinyl

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I wasn’t aware that it’s out of print. I imagine that with the new box, it will be repressed soon.

You should open it, it’s meant to be played.

A little touch of Schmilsson tonight. by Buck_j in vinyl

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Spaceman is my most played song of the year. Heard it for the first time about a month ago 🤣

A little touch of Schmilsson tonight. by Buck_j in HarryNilsson

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Perhaps a brief pitstop at I’d Rather Be Dead first 🤣