I have been into Hi Fi for over 20 years and still can't articulate the true meaning of Hi Fi.
In the past I have listened, and if I can "hear" a difference I would pay more, if I couldn't then I didn't!
However there is always that devil on your shoulder saying " the more you spend the better the sound", thing is what's better?
In reviews they use words like, insight and talent, natural warmth and solidity, soft bass notes etc. Now I am not a musician, but do you need to be to appreciate good hi fi?
When I listen to different systems I can sometimes only "just" hear a slight difference and can't always explain what it is.
I describe it as cleaner, less transparant and crisper etc, but who's to say its better?
What I am really getting round to saying is, are there only a few who can really appreciate the art of Hi Fi, I guess its like art you need to know what you are looking for, in this case listening for.
Sorry if any spelling mistakes.
Ian
In the past I have listened, and if I can "hear" a difference I would pay more, if I couldn't then I didn't!
However there is always that devil on your shoulder saying " the more you spend the better the sound", thing is what's better?
In reviews they use words like, insight and talent, natural warmth and solidity, soft bass notes etc. Now I am not a musician, but do you need to be to appreciate good hi fi?
When I listen to different systems I can sometimes only "just" hear a slight difference and can't always explain what it is.
I describe it as cleaner, less transparant and crisper etc, but who's to say its better?
What I am really getting round to saying is, are there only a few who can really appreciate the art of Hi Fi, I guess its like art you need to know what you are looking for, in this case listening for.
Sorry if any spelling mistakes.
Ian