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I guess I have a different outlook on my impressions from the meet. To be honest, I only had a few minutes to listen to other head-fier's stuff. Every time I thought I had a chance, someone pulled me back to my rig(s).
I did however make some general observations that I would like to share. So here it goes...
The age group was huge. Some in their 60's, while some still in their teens. If walking down the street, we would most likely not carry on a conversation with someone that was 50 yrs apart. They did that this meet.....
Music was what folks came to hear. Sources from Video, Vinyl, SACD, CD, iPod, Crown and so on and so forth. Headphones from AGK, STAX, HP, Koss, Senns, and again...blah, blah, blah.
What I saw were people trying new things, listening to music that they have never heard, and those trying a combo that they always wanted to hear. Small is becoming more popular with listeners using iQube, Predators, Pico's and other small works of wonder. What stay the same was the passion for music without age, $$, tastes and all of the other things that shape our decision. I saw groups of people gather for lunch and diner as if they knew each other because of a common interests. I know this sounds corny, but it is true. We all had a good time. I did without sampling many rigs...
So I guess what I'm trying to say is that over the years, technology, file type, and old classics did not change the fact that having meets help us understand what others are doing and why they listen to certain combinations of equipment. Please continue to have meets so that the industry changes based on our likings. I came out of the meet with several new ideas. Some of which are in prototype stage as we speak.
Thanks for everyone in making it enjoyable. Put down your tissues and lets fire up some music!!!
SACD-man