My Dad

[PeterG]

My Dad, age 87, a fan of opera, classical, and jazz decades ago, but without a stereo  since the 1970s and completely inexperienced in modern hifi, reminded me yesterday of the true beauty of our hobby.  While we were sitting quietly on my patio, he suggested that I "get some Bose speakers out here".  Realizing that I had never played my McIntosh tubes/B&Ws for him, I shook my head, led him inside and sat him down in the sweet spot for Morgan James singing Nina Simone.

 

At first he looked a bit confused, then started rolling his head and smiling, then looked more confused, adjusted his hearing aids and said "she can't sing THAT well".  (i.e. it sounds so good, there must be a trick) ...A beautiful moment, and certainly the best best response I've ever heard from anyone on any hifi.

 

It doesn't take take years of engineering, or training, or a golden ear to appreciate great sound--it only takes open ears and an artistic soul.

[Archimago]

Beautiful story Peter!

 

I suspect you're referring to the Morgan James Live at Dizzy's album... Yup, beautiful music.

 

Hope your dad comes over and enjoys it more often!

 

[TubeLover]

Great story. If only we had the opportunity to expose more people to what quality sound truly is.

 

JC