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I've seen a number of interviews with this man, they've been like fatherly advice types of pontificating.
This time, KI gave you a seemingly "Honest" evaluation of the High-End Audio Business.
1.) High-End is "tiny". So very true, it's smaller than the smallest part of the 3 Trillion Dollar Transportation Industry ( windshield wiper blades ).
2.) Vinyl's future is dismal. The DJs are the leading proponents with cheap turntables & Garage Sale vinyl comprising the niche market dominance. I hadn't realized the significance behind the DJ in all of this ( somehow I thought it was from the work of A.Dudley ) hmm.
3.) Vinyl quality is dismal ( for the most part ). I experienced this when I was in the High-End business of Importing, Retailing & Manufacturing Analog stuff ( 1980s ). KI seems to realize that it's still rather horrible ( despite the over-the-top promoting from the Audio Press ). Analog Vinyl is much more a Cultural thing than a Quality thing.
Of all the Audio Industry interviews I've heard or read ( over the years ) , this one Interview stands ABOVE all the rest. Well done!!! Especially for the new girl on the block. ( well done to JA, too )
I hope this sort of Magic continues,
fingers crossed
Tony in Michigan
ps. I once owned a vast collection of Vinyl, most (99% ) of which was rubbish, only a tiny bit was presentable for demo. purposes with that bit needing a Koetsu Rosewood to do it justice.