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Posted by josh358 on March 3, 2011 at 15:42:18:
At least is is according to what kids have told me, in at least one case on the Asylum. Their image of us audiophiles is a bunch of overweight 50 year old guys with scruffy beards, spending thousands on gear that nobody cares about.

Now you might say what matter if the hobby doesn't attract new blood? From a personal perspective, and aside from a vague feeling of melancholy and personal obsolescence, it probably doesn't. Audio and video paid the rent for many years, for which I'm sincerely grateful -- how many people find people gullible enough to pay them to do their hobby? And even if the audio business were to disappear overnight, I could keep myself happy forever with what's available on Audiogon, or for that matter from Parts Express.

But I like to think that others will have the same opportunity I did to enjoy good sound, and the deep pleasure it's given me over the years. And if we don't attract new blood, fewer people will.