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11-10-2017, 11:11 PM
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The hobby comradery.
Amazing how hobbies in general tend to bond people.
 Audio hobby is no different. It is through AA that I have personally met some great people years ago who are into audio and other common interests and remain friends to this day.  Wanted to say thanks to Stephen (PumaCat) whom I have yet to meet in person because we are on opposite coasts, who without hesitation made up a package in which he sent me a Schiit Audio Loki DSD DAC to play around with, some USB and single ended cables as well as a thumb drive with some high resolution music to listen to. Included was a wonderful CD of Murray Perahia BACH keyboard concertos which he thought I may enjoy as a gift! Brought a smile to my face as I opened a package and besides being amazed how good the little DAC sounded as I listened into the late hours of the night, I was thinking of how distance has no relevance and how many great people we get to meet through the wonderful hobby of ours.
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11-11-2017, 12:56 AM
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11-11-2017, 02:32 AM
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Very nice.
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11-11-2017, 07:20 AM
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Great thread,...definiitely agreed on all points and thoughts!
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11-11-2017, 08:17 AM
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I have a similar experience, everyone I have become friends with on this forum have been great people. Some have been local while others are on other continents. This hobby is a great vehicle for meeting other like minded people.
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11-11-2017, 08:28 AM
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Agreed. This is a very special place. Everyone I've made friends with here has been a pleasure to get to know.
Stephen and Serge it's great to hear about your exchange. Fantastic! Tom
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11-11-2017, 02:42 PM
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Wonderful thread Serge.
Wow Stephen! I have the same experience as David. All AA'ers I have met so far were truly nice souls. And all a bit/lot crazy. 
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11-11-2017, 02:42 PM
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