It is all very funny David-thanks! I don't get hostile towards the audio community [as some do] myself [a fool and his money are easily parted and all that] and I don't mock the afflicted. Let's face it, this tendency is not restricted to the audio equipment world alone
You may not feel highly qualified on the subject [Livewire] but you have the appropriate title
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When I was at the Audio Jumble on Sunday a chap selling some high end and expensive gear was also giving away copies of an excellent Pink Floyd magazine. When I said it seems impertinent to accept one and not buy anything he said "Oh you do have to purchase an amp" I responded saying "That is a shame" as he tried to keep his face straight but of course, he didn't mean it. He even gave me one for my friend who is delighted with it. I call that "audiogenerous" not such a rare species.
Dave W