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In the Thread: About moronity of DIY Audio movement.
Post Subject: Re: It dependsPosted by skushino on: 5/9/2005
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The results depend on the motivation and expectations of the DIYer. For example, saving $$$ is one reason to start learning to solder and build simple circuits. If this is one's objective, and they successfully build a circuit that they enjoy listening to, then "mission accomplished". They may have no higher ambition than this.
With respect to audio, all of us hobbyists, DIYers or not, probably started with a love of music, and also have at least a passing interest in gear. This is easy to see, otherwise we would all be happy listening to boom boxes like 98% of normal people. So music is the root of all this madness, even if musical taste differs for many.
As a way of spending my time and money, audio is kind of funny. I tend to be drawn to interactive stuff, rather than passive. For example, TV is almost never used, rather I prefer computer. I like to play piano and go to the symphony more than listen to my audio. Outside, I like to climb mountains and ski down, rather than ride the chair lift at a friendly ski area. The wilder and more challenging / risky the mountain, the better. So what does this have to do with audio?
DIY can also serve as a platform for being more interactive on the equipment side of audio. Music is another story. Maybe I am moving into a different phase of the hobby, but going to the show / dealer / or friend's house and buying a new shiny box just doesn't float my boat like it used to. In fact, believe it or not, I might prefer to build something myself, even it means a small compromise in playback, for the sheer pleasure of doing it myself!! I created this thing!
In other words, I am learning to value the sense of creation in audio, more than perfection. Because my friend, seeking perfect playback is just around the corner, just beyond reach, just a little further, just over the next hill. I think you get what I mean - you can never arrive.
No good work whatever can be perfect, and the demand for perfection is always a sign of a misunderstanding of the ends of art.
- John Ruskin
At the end of the day, I want to interact with the music performance, whether on my audio system, on the car radio or kitchen radio. To feel something - sadness, despair, love, joy, bursting heart, or just party down.
Scott
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