Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 23rd May 2008 13:02 UTC
Many of us grew up with the idea of the component audio system. A receiver (or a separate preamplifier and amplifier), tuner (radio), record player, tape deck, and later on a CD player. If you were into more fancy stuff, you had a DAT or MiniDisc deck as well. While some of us cling on to this mindset like there's no tomorrow, the real world seems to favour a different method of consuming music. According to Erica Ogg (what's in a name), the component audio system is on its way out - thanks to the iPod and the commoditisation of music.
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2007-01-03
...when your equipment smells vintage.
). Audiophiles are still going strong, they have just become more of a niche communit than they used to be.
I collect vintage equipment as well as records. Theres nothing better than playing some vinyl after coming home. The equipment is a hobby in and of itself. Taking care of it takes quite a lot of time between recapping speakers and troubleshooting component issues (one of my receivers is currently burning out its fuses