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May 25, 2022, 09:57 PM #1Audioshark
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The ugly truth behind HiFi’s growing infatuation with nostalgia
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May 25, 2022, 10:25 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: The ugly truth behind HiFi’s growing infatuation with nostalgia
big title followed by pure crap.
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May 25, 2022, 11:42 PM #3Senior Member
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Re: The ugly truth behind HiFi’s growing infatuation with nostalgia
The author answered his own question. There is a market for "retro-themed" vintage looking products. An "infatuation with nostalgia" might have something to do with the fact that audiophiles are aging.
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May 26, 2022, 09:07 AM #4Senior Member
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Re: The ugly truth behind HiFi’s growing infatuation with nostalgia
"audiophiles are aging." Yep. I guess that's why I still like classic cars
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May 26, 2022, 10:39 AM #5Senior Member
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Re: The ugly truth behind HiFi’s growing infatuation with nostalgia
I just realized I am not old, I'm retro.
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May 26, 2022, 11:01 AM #6Senior Member
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My take is that young folks are the ones who are more interested in the retro looks. They do it for aesthetics as opposed to the sound. Plus they are also interested in convenience. Originally Posted by kiwi_1282001
To capitalize on that trend, many well known manufacturers (Klipsch, JBL, McIntosh, et.) now offer retro-looking powered speakers which allow the convenience of streaming from a mobile phone ('look ma! No wires!').
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May 26, 2022, 12:21 PM #7Senior Member
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Maybe we'll see more rain louver tweeters again. Originally Posted by nicoff
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May 26, 2022, 06:36 PM #8Senior Member
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I want to get a furniture console unit with the built in speakers and flip top with access the the TT. It is almost mandatory to have the weaved cloth speaker grills.
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May 26, 2022, 07:35 PM #9Senior Member
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Wrensilva "M1" Mid Century Modern Media Console - SONOS Stereo & Record Player Originally Posted by Kingrex
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May 26, 2022, 07:49 PM #10Senior Member
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To this day I still have fond memories of our families first console stereo, a Stromberg Carlson piece made in Rochester , NY. Circa 1961, still remember laying on the floor mesmerized by the stereo sound ........... Originally Posted by AJ Soundfield
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May 26, 2022, 09:11 PM #11Senior Member
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My Volti speakers look very retro and the red gum veneer is fantastic. Their looks got my attention and their performance closed the deal. I guess I am just old and nostalgic.
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May 26, 2022, 10:41 PM #12Senior Member
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And AJ has to go make it interesting. I could actually put a piece like that in my house, and my wife would love it. And actually I would enjoy to look at it. As long as it sounded good. I actually believe a piece like that would be a good way to get people into a decent stereo. Something that sounds good and looks good in a small Apt/Condo. Even a home with kids and stuff. Looks physically protected.
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May 27, 2022, 08:25 AM #13Senior Member
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Re: The ugly truth behind HiFi’s growing infatuation with nostalgia
I actually had no idea they were still making stuff like that till I Googled and found the one linked, audiophile price included. Maybe I'll have to do an unaudiophile one with force cancelling cardioid bass etc. Throw in some tubes and weave for that retro feel. Originally Posted by Kingrex
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May 28, 2022, 12:27 AM #14Senior Member
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I have a KLH Twenty Plus system at work and it’s the only hifi my wife will let me display above ground level in the house. Here’s a link. Had it restored and sounds great.
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May 28, 2022, 02:03 AM #15Senior Member
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Re: The ugly truth behind HiFi’s growing infatuation with nostalgia
Describing Fyne as "a speaker manufacturer barely old enough to be out of nursery", without mentioning its connection to Tannoy and the massive 90+ year history there, is extremely sloppy.
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Nice! Originally Posted by RDSChicago
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May 28, 2022, 08:51 AM #17Member
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Re: The ugly truth behind HiFi’s growing infatuation with nostalgia
IMO, there's a difference between "retro" and "Timeless"
PT Cruiser is retro-----Audi R8 Spyder is timeless
Crosley plastic old time radios are retro----TiVoli radios timeless
Timeless serve a function....retro serves a visual
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May 28, 2022, 04:26 PM #18Junior Member
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Re: The ugly truth behind HiFi’s growing infatuation with nostalgia
Exactly. Look at the highend watch community, there are many reissues of classic Rolex, Omega and Breitling watches. Originally Posted by nicoff
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Re: The ugly truth behind HiFi’s growing infatuation with nostalgia
When it looks like retro the resell value will drop too to a retro price, even when it was originally an expensive item.
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May 30, 2022, 08:50 AM #20Senior Member
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Re: The ugly truth behind HiFi’s growing infatuation with nostalgia
Jeff, which Rolex watch got reissued ? Originally Posted by jeff1225
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May 30, 2022, 09:00 AM #21Junior Member
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There has been several including the one I own, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss. Discontinued in the 1980's at brought back in 2007 due to the high demand in the used market. Originally Posted by CPP
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Thanks. I still have my 1963 5513 Submariner. Goes in each year for a checkup and back in the safe. Originally Posted by jeff1225
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Congrats, that watch is worth a fortune now. Originally Posted by CPP
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