This thread brings back a lot of memories. My dad bought his first decent stereo back in the 70's. We spent many hours in the listening rooms. They were the coolest places I'd ever been in, then and now.

Not a true audiophile, but I've got my collection of LPs and about 1000 78s- most have never played. Some are test pressings- the first disc out of the new mold.

Is it me or is the word "fidelity" missing from sound system adds these days? Sheer volume seems to be the main selling point.