HiFi + Music

Listening to analog music from a record is now one of my favorite hobbies, along with watching films in the living room cinema.

For me, listening to records is the counterpoint to hectic everyday life. It's a celebration - washing the record, putting it on, sitting down and immersing yourself in the music - for me, there's hardly anything better. The focus should be on the music, whether from a record or in another format.

 

Of course, I do also listen to music in digital form, because over the years there was a time when CDs were the leading format and, looking back, I unfortunately no longer bought records. I listen to digital music either from my NAS, where the ripped CDs are, or via Qobuz.

On Qobuz, I have created a playlist with DEMO pieces, which I use in my various tests. With a valid Qobuz subscription, you can access the list here. Audiophile Demolist.

 

I've been listening to records more often again since 2016. I've kept a large part of my collection since I was a teenager. Over the years, I've added a number of records, and I see cataloging all of my recordings as an integral part of my hobby. I use the Discogs platform for this. Each record was examined and rated when it was recorded, it was given a new lined inner sleeve and a protective cover, and is then neatly listed on Discogs before it finds its rightful place on the shelf.had a large part of my Vinyl collection since I was a teenager. Over the years, a number of records have been added, and I see it as an integral part of my hobby to catalog all the recordings.

 

For this I use the Discogs platform. Each record was examined and evaluated as it was collected, given a new lined inner sleeve and a protective sleeve, and then neatly listed on Discogs before finding its rightful place on the shelf.

 

I have summarized more about the topic of records in the blog post “Listening to my records-story”.

 

A good system is of course a prerequisite for being able to really enjoy the music, at least for me.

I was able to fulfill a long-held dream, and so the current Setup was created over the years. It forms the foundation for music and film alike.

 

UPDATE

At the end of June 2025, my balcony caught fire, as a result of which I lost my apartment along with its contents, large parts of my hi-fi system and record collection.

I was able to achieve my goal of having my apartment completely furnished again by the end of the year, including the sound system.

I will provide more photos and information in due course. I've already included my initial impressions below.

 

I also look forward to visitors to experience music/movies or simply talk about it. Use the contact form or find me on FB by pressing the FB Logo below. Also below a Link to my Record Collection (on Discogs).