ronniemarker
Member
The title itself might be close to an oxymoron nowadays, I feel !
In and from MY recent and not-too-long-ago (last 2-3 years or so) experience, what were once upon a time
truly dedicated and competent (well-qualified and experienced) audio equipment repairers located at least
here in Mumbai city are now already or soon becoming a vanishing and possibly, even an extinct breed of
specialized people needed by those in our happy hobby - this is both sad and scary and definitely doesn't
bode well for those of us who still own, possess and (faithfully) love and cherish our "old" audio equipment
and items (gear). What is sad and disheartening is - that - there is likely NEVER going to be a "solution"
for this shortfall and problem and this is bound to make those of us who still participate, enjoy and indulge
in this lovely hobby and pursuit more and more frustrated and disillusioned. Sadly, unlike in the USA and
also in England and many other countries in continental Europe (Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, etc.), there
still are and exists SO many young and old dedicated "technicians" who are well versed and well equipped to
undertake and conduct faithful (accurate and correct) repairs and even full-fledged restorations of vintage
and classic audio equipment items going back anywhere from 10 to even 60+ years ago......I know this because
I have contacted many and even met and spoken with a few on my travels overseas - this makes it so gratifying
and allows for so much peace-of-mind for those audio enthusiasts residing in those lands - it's just a little
sad and overwhelming for those of us here who are effectively walking a tight rope and using our beloved
equipment with fingers crossed and a constant prayer on our lips - but what to do - no other real solutions
in plain sight, I suppose - so, smile, grin and bear it - for as long as you can and for as long as it lasts - after all,
NOTHING really is forever as they say !
I apologize for the slightly negative and distinctly "non-upbeat" tenor of this message but I guess it helps
sometimes to let people know what your predicament is and where you stand - often-times, help suddenly
appears out of nowhere and when least expected in such instances and our faith in our fellow human beings
is quickly restored and to be celebrated !
Best wishes for a lovely, music-filled evening and kind regards to one and all !
In and from MY recent and not-too-long-ago (last 2-3 years or so) experience, what were once upon a time
truly dedicated and competent (well-qualified and experienced) audio equipment repairers located at least
here in Mumbai city are now already or soon becoming a vanishing and possibly, even an extinct breed of
specialized people needed by those in our happy hobby - this is both sad and scary and definitely doesn't
bode well for those of us who still own, possess and (faithfully) love and cherish our "old" audio equipment
and items (gear). What is sad and disheartening is - that - there is likely NEVER going to be a "solution"
for this shortfall and problem and this is bound to make those of us who still participate, enjoy and indulge
in this lovely hobby and pursuit more and more frustrated and disillusioned. Sadly, unlike in the USA and
also in England and many other countries in continental Europe (Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, etc.), there
still are and exists SO many young and old dedicated "technicians" who are well versed and well equipped to
undertake and conduct faithful (accurate and correct) repairs and even full-fledged restorations of vintage
and classic audio equipment items going back anywhere from 10 to even 60+ years ago......I know this because
I have contacted many and even met and spoken with a few on my travels overseas - this makes it so gratifying
and allows for so much peace-of-mind for those audio enthusiasts residing in those lands - it's just a little
sad and overwhelming for those of us here who are effectively walking a tight rope and using our beloved
equipment with fingers crossed and a constant prayer on our lips - but what to do - no other real solutions
in plain sight, I suppose - so, smile, grin and bear it - for as long as you can and for as long as it lasts - after all,
NOTHING really is forever as they say !
I apologize for the slightly negative and distinctly "non-upbeat" tenor of this message but I guess it helps
sometimes to let people know what your predicament is and where you stand - often-times, help suddenly
appears out of nowhere and when least expected in such instances and our faith in our fellow human beings
is quickly restored and to be celebrated !
Best wishes for a lovely, music-filled evening and kind regards to one and all !