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> it's a ridiculously expensive hobby. No it isn't. Sailing is ridiculously expensive. Competitive rally driving is ridiculously expensive. Buying your music
by tuatoru 6y ago
> it's a ridiculously expensive hobby.
No it isn't. Sailing is ridiculously expensive. Competitive rally driving is ridiculously expensive.
Buying your music in physical form is cheap as chips in comparison. Even if you're buying limited run LPs made by one of the few engineers who still know how to get the best out of the format.
- smabie 6y agoI mean, a good turntable and listening set up is going to set you back thousands at the minimum. I go the "budget" audiophile route and opt for a $600 pair of Grado headphones and a nice external DAC/Amp.
- antfarm 6y agoA decent vintage turntable, e.g. Dual CS 505-3, costs about 300 Euros, add 100 for a new stylus and 200 for a phono preamp and you're ready to go.
- bluGill 6y agoEver price a sailboat? Tens of thousands is still entry level. The modifications done to cars run just as much if you do most of the work yourself.
- coffeefirst 6y agoI’ve found it’s really a spend what you want hobby. I’ve got a turntable and powered speakers and it sounds great. You can build a setup with more features or more vintage equipment but that’s not actually necessary to enjoy it. And certainly not as a barrier to entry.