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In Reply to: RE: I wish I knew.... posted by mbnx01 on January 28, 2015 at 16:33:23
Chance and sheer luck on my part. I was just getting started in high-end audio when I decided to try the used Cal Icon MKII advertised in an audiophile advertising rag that my friend subscribed to. Man, I can't remember what that rag was called. There was no Audiogon back then. ;-)
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Maybe the old "Audiomart"? Mailed out every two weeks + or - to subscribers. Today it would remind you of a poorly printed program from a grade school play. But it was really the only game in town at the time. Each issue featured several pages of used gear. Bought several items from that little periodical including my first tube pre-amp. ( Audible Illusions 2B)
...I remember Audiomart! I used it to buy my Meridian 508.24. It was definitely on the simple side. Nice blast from the past.
You described Audiomart perfectly. I enjoyed reading hand-me-down copies from a co-worker audiophile friend. He's also the one who ridiculed my Sony receiver and JBL 'party speakers'. I visited his listening room in his San Francisco apartment back in the 1990's and after hearing his setup, I've been blowing money on audio gear and music ever since. I should kick that guy in the knees for getting me started!
In addition to buying/selling, Audiomart members were probably the best source for honest opinions on components, etc. I remember long conversations with fellow members and dreading the arrival of the phone bill some months.
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